Miraculous Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts: Cessationism, Continuationism, and Open-but-Cautious Continuationism

Are miraculous spiritual gifts still active today? Explore Cessationism, Continuationism, and Open-but-Cautious Continuationism through Scripture. Examine apostolic miracles, disputed interpretations of 1 Corinthians 13:8, and why biblical discernment, Christian charity, and Scripture’s final authority matter for believers and churches today. Continue ReadingMiraculous Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today→

Top Ten Reasons Christian Young Adults Should Serve Together in Children’s Ministry Before Dating

Want a background check and a free, real-world evaluation of someone's parenting potential before dating? Try serving together in children's ministry for a year!

Before dating, before committing to a lifetime together, spend some time serving others together. Love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and character is revealed over time. Continue ReadingTop Ten Reasons Christian Young Adults Should Serve Together in Children’s Ministry Before Dating→

My Personal Platform: Biblical Principles I Want to Live By

My Personal Platform: Biblical Principles I Want to Live By

My Personal Platform presents ten biblical planks for Christian living: Scripture, love for God, justice, mercy, humility, the fruit of the Spirit, faithful service, stewardship, peace, gospel witness, and perseverance, all centered on Jesus Christ and lived for God’s glory. Continue ReadingMy Personal Platform: Biblical Principles I Want to Live By→

No, AI is not the Antichrist, but the Fears of New Technology are Real

No, AI is not the Antichrist, but the Fears of New Technology are Real - Fear of Artificial Intelligence Is Understandable – Technology raises concerns. - We Have Been Frightened by New Technology Before – History shows similar fears. - What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway? – AI recognizes patterns and produces results. - A Powerful Tool Can Be Used for Good or Evil – Humans choose how to use it. - The Bible's Antichrist Is a Person, Not a Computer – Scripture reveals a future ruler. - Could the Antichrist Use Artificial Intelligence? – Possibly, but the Bible doesn’t say. - No, AI Is Not the Mark of the Beast Either – The mark involves deliberate allegiance. - Christians Are Not Waiting for the Antichrist – Believers are anticipating the Rapture. - Look for Jesus Christ, Not the Antichrist – Biblical prophecy focuses on Christ.

Artificial intelligence is powerful, but it is not the Antichrist. Scripture describes a future human ruler who opposes Christ, demands worship, and is destroyed by Jesus. Christians should use AI wisely, reject fear, and keep prophetic hope centered on Christ. Continue ReadingNo, AI is not the Antichrist, but the Fears of New Technology are Real→

Three Simple Rules for Letting Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Three simple principles can clarify some of the hardest questions in interpersonal relationships: What does real love look like? How is trust actually built? What makes an apology believable? Scripture gives practical answers. Love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and repentance is demonstrated by change. Words matter, but words alone are cheap. Over time, costly actions reveal whether love is genuine, trust is deserved, and repentance is real.

Three simple rules can transform relationships: love is demonstrated by action, trust is built through faithfulness, and repentance is demonstrated by change. Words are cheap, but costly actions over time reveal what we truly believe and who we are becoming. Continue ReadingThree Simple Rules for Letting Actions Speak Louder Than Words→