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The Bible was written over a span of 1,500 years, which is a long time to write one book. If the average lifespan is seventy years, 1,500 years incorporates approximately twenty-three lifetimes, or 22.857143 to be exact. With forty writers over this expanse of time, we can know some were contemporaries, but most never laid eyes on each other, much less sat together over an open fire discussing the content of their writings. Think about it. Between the Scriptures recognized as the oldest, to the most recent New Testament writings lay centuries of warring kingdoms, breached borders, and annihilated people groups. Yet, somehow the Scriptures wereRead More →

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NOTE: The information shared in these lessons is not exhaustive but contains a sampling of the massive weight of evidence pointing to the authenticity and reliability of Scripture. Sources are posted to encourage private review and personal study into the evidence and concepts presented. As the lessons progress the sources will be updated. Why Am I Talking About the Bible? Some well-meaning Christians have asked why I want to share lessons about the Bible and not lessons from the Bible. First, let me say what I am teaching is founded on God’s truth and, therefore; from the Bible. My heartfelt reason for these lessons liesRead More →

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When I came to know Jesus as my personal savior 33 years ago, He filled my heart with a love for His word. That love has held strong over the decades and I long to see a revival of that love spark a fire throughout our churches today. For the new believer, getting to know God’s word (and getting to know God through His word) may seem like a daunting task. Bookstores and websites are jammed packed with Bible resources, study guides, books about biblical principles and personal testimonies, not to mention the wide range of Bible versions available. So where do you begin? HowRead More →

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“All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find him. I will get up now and go about the city, through its streets and squares; I will search for the one my heart loves” SOS 3:1-2 (NIV). Two and half years ago, I stepped on a plane headed for Fortaleza, Brazil. The inner-city is held hostage by drugs, crime and poverty. The trip reached far outside my comfort zone. But I went with a purpose. That purpose was to make a difference for Jesus. My heart has been burdened for quite aRead More →

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​Take a close look at the strange oppositions you’ve faced. They could reveal clues to your purpose. I was devastated the day a neighborhood boy threw mud in my face. I couldn’t understand why. I was playing hopscotch on the sidewalk in front of my home when he approached me with his disabled cousin. She had a prosthetic leg, but I encouraged her to play with me. “You don’t have to be perfect,” I told her, “just do your best.” I could tell she liked that idea and really wanted to try. Then the mud hit me covering my right eye, entering my nose andRead More →