Both are very short videos. Less than 2 minutes each. Each was created by a different person (not me). Let me know which one you think is the most effective and why. Send an email to [email protected] and put “video” in the subject line. Thanks! Video 1 Video 2 Read more

I’m hoping that someone in the media fabricated the story that “Christians” – people who are supposed to be followers of the Lord Jesus Christ – are whining and bellyaching about the new Starbucks Christmas cups. (Or perhaps Starbucks fabricated it to garner publicity?) The whole thing is so convoluted I cannot imagine any follower of Jesus expending time and energy on it. Not when there are things going on in this world that the Lord really cares about. I’m... Read more

Sin corrupts, but the world (system) possesses. Sodom corrupts; Egypt possesses. Thank God, Jesus Christ has offered deliverance from the power of both. For more, check out the message For God So Loved the World vs. Love Not the World. And also Living by the Spirit. Selah.   Read more

My bestselling book with Mary DeMuth THE DAY I MET JESUS is still available at a great price. Here’s the link to Amazon.com – Kindle edition Here’s the link to the book website with endorsements and a sample chapter Read more

One of the best commentaries on the Old Testament available is the New International Commentary on Old Testament. The commentary is top-notch all the way, featuring some of the best scholars in recent times: John Goldingay Bruce K. Waltke J. Andrew Dearman Daniel I. Block John E. Hartley F. Charles Fensham Bill T. Arnold And others If you’re a serious student of the Bible, LOGOS Bible Software is a MUST. I use it regularly. The great thing is that you... Read more

Unfortunately, valuable emails often go into your spam folder, your junk folder, or (the very worst!) the Promotions tab if you use Gmail. I know because it always happens to me. The Promotions tab is on the far right of your Gmail inbox (see image below). If you find it there, click the email and drag it into the your Primary folder (to the left), then click “Yes” when it asks you to do this for all future emails from me. If you unsubscribed from... Read more

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John Charles Ryle (d. 1900) was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool. That’s right, home of the Beatles. Ryle was a writer, pastor and an evangelical preacher. He’s been described as “having a commanding presence and vigorous in advocating his principles albeit with a warm disposition. He was also credited with having success in evangelizing the blue collar community.” His successor in Liverpool described him as a “man of granite with the heart of a child.” I own Ryle’s 2-volume... Read more

“He who answers a matter before he hears the facts – it is folly and shame to him.” ~ Proverbs 18:13 The following is one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard on this score. There are many valuable lessons bound up with it for every disciple of the Lord Jesus. — One afternoon, a small group of men were eating lunch at a private golf club. All were members of the club, except for one. He was a guest –... Read more

Over the years, I’ve received tons of questions from readers about the subjects I address in my books, podcast, and blog. So we set up a lengthy FAQ page. It’s being updated regularly, so if you have a question that’s not addressed on the page, there’s an email address to send your question to on the FAQ page. Check it out here Read more