John 6:66 (HCSB) – From that moment many of His disciples turned back and no longer accompanied Him. What could … More
Category: Reading Scripture
When do “Those who believe without seeing…” finally get to see Jesus?
Back in 2004, I had the privilege of seeing the Christian band Mercy Me in concert. This is the band … More
The Sea Was No More
When we read the Bible, we must approach it within the context of which it was written. That means, if … More
Breath in James 2:26
If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you might recall a blog that I wrote entitled What Happens … More
The “New” Body and the Continuity of Being
Philippians 3:10-12 (HCSB) – “My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of … More
What Happens When We Die?
Several years prior to my dear friend’s passing last December, Vinny Saccone had challenged me to reconsider my view of … More
The Difference Between Humans and Animals
I recently recalled an old conversation that my daughter and I had when she was in grade school, many years … More
Death and Consumption
Romans 6:20-23 (HCSB) – For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But what … More
Degrees of Discipline
In my experience throughout my walk with Jesus, a common theme that is traditionally taught regarding the final punishment of … More
To Die Is Gain
Throughout my Christian walk, usually when these three verses are referenced by brethren… Philippians 1:21-23 (ESV) – For to me … More
In Awe Of Him
Putting together the concepts introduced in these two texts… Judges 2:1a (ESV) – Now the angel of the LORD went … More
Friends of the Bridegroom
When Jesus was questioned by the disciples of John the Baptist as to why His disciples did not fast as … More
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Jeremiah 7:22-26 (HCSB) …for when I brought your ancestors out of the land of Egypt, I did not speak with … More
Deaths (plural)
*This blog is dedicated to the memory of Vincent “Vinny” Saccone (1965-2020), who had been encouraging me to publish it… … More
The Christmas Story Prophesied in One Verse
Micah 5:2 (HCSB) “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah; One will come from you to be … More
Cursed be Canaan?
Have you ever wondered why Noah would say that his grandson Canaan is cursed? This the a quote of Noah … More
A Different Perspective on Fasting
Isaiah 58:6-7 (HCSB) Isn’t the fast I choose: To break the chains of wickedness, to untie the ropes of the … More
Fear Him Who Can Do More Than Just Apokteino
James 4:12a (HCSB) There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. This verse briefly … More
The End of the Age (Thoughts on Luke 21)
We humans can accomplish great things. Sometimes such things become so great in our minds that we could never even … More
The Encouragement of Resurrection in Daniel
The prophet Daniel was exiled from Judah at the time of King Jehoiakim (609–597 B.C.). He was of noble blood, … More