Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trusting in the Lord and Biblical Wisdom The Passage in Full “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB)...
Faith and Works: A Tangled Tale of Salvation

Faith and Works: A Tangled Tale of Salvation

Salvation. That elusive prize. Is it handed over freely, like a gift at a birthday party? Or must one toil and sweat, earning it through deeds and actions? The debate between faith and works has been the church’s favorite tug-of-war for centuries. Let’s...
Never Alone – The Promise of God’s Presence

Never Alone – The Promise of God’s Presence

The Biblical Claim   The idea that God is always with His people is woven all through Scripture. The big one people love to quote is: “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the Lord your God is the One who is going with you. He...
Philip the Apostle: The Skeptical One

Philip the Apostle: The Skeptical One

Who Was Philip?   Philip was one of the Twelve Apostles, the inner circle of Jesus’ followers. He wasn’t the same Philip who later popped up in Acts (Philip the Evangelist, a different guy). This Philip came from Bethsaida, the same fishing town as Peter and...