He Who Is Coming
Dwight Moody was one of the great evangelists of the 19th century. Born in 1837 in Northfield, Massachusetts, Moody left the family farm at 17 years of age and began…
Going the Wrong Way
One of my all-time favorite movies is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. This 1987 comedy follows the adventures of two businessmen trying to get home to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday.…
The Coming Kingdom of God
The book of Revelation is the last book in the Bible. But we might also say that Revelation is 'last' in the sense of being the least understood part of…
A New Hope
On May 25, 1977, the movie Star Wars was released. Written and directed by George Lucas, Star Wars is an imaginative tale which transpired "a long time ago" in a…
The Plans I Have For You
Did you know that the book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible? True, the book of Psalms has far more chapters (150) than Jeremiah (52). However, Jeremiah…
Losing God’s Love
The movie Schindler's List was released in late 1993. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, the film tells the dramatic story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved more…
The Very First Christmas Songs
Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of the year. For many folks, Christmas music is an especially enjoyable part of the season. In order to meet this demand, some radio…
The Story or the Truth?
Were it not for the arrival of the Covid 19 pandemic, 2020 would have been the year of George Floyd. On the evening of May 25th in Minneapolis, MN, Mr.…
The Astonishing Triumph
For those who have been following this blog series, I hope you've learned that the gospel was above all else a kingdom announcement. It was a declaration that God was…