Fear. It is in abundance these days. There are so many things to make us afraid, but fear is the one emotion Christ warned us about. As a Christian, I often turn to the Bible to help me find inspiration when I feel fear. In no particular order, here are 10 Scriptures On Dealing With…
Jonathan Edwards was an American theologian, preacher, philosopher, and a revivalist who was key in shaping the First Great Awakening, a Christian movement in the United States that many come to know Christ. He is known for many sermons and writings, that have an impact on ministers to this day. Here is a collection of…
‘Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts‘ is written by author, commentator, and Pure Flix communications director Billy Hallowell. It is meant to be a breakdown of the supernatural, how Hollywood explores, and real-life testimonies. According to the Amazon summary, Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange…
Ravi Zacharias (26 March 1946 – 19 May 2020) was theologian, author, minister, and an apologist. His works helped Christians to learn about their faith and what it means to believe in God. Throughout his life, his works, speeches, and lessons continue to resonate with us to this day. Here are ten Inspiring Ravi Zacharias…
J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his fantasy fiction series ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ but he was also literary critic, writer, poet, and faithful to Christ. He was a proud Christian and a committed Catholic. Through his writing, he not only inspired through his tales of Middle Earth but affirmed the Gospel and its impact…
Rend Collective’s Socially Distant Worship Club EP brings us some incredible music with their song “Our Prayer,” a dedication and prayer about restoring God’s kingdom. Lord our prayer will ever be Your kingdom come Restore the mighty name of Christ the Son Let prodigals return to raise Your song Our God Our God has no…
Kim Walker-Smith is fearless when it comes to how she expresses her love for Jesus Christ. In this live worship service, she sings “You’ll Always Be” from her music album Wild Heart. With her poetic voice, Walker-Smith truly expresses her love for God as she sings about how our Lord brings a peace that passes…
California minister, evangelist, and author of “Hearing and Understanding the Voice of God” Kevin Dedmon wrote on social media to encourage Christians during the lockdown, telling his readers, “Let’s Create Some Momentum.” “Destroying the works of the devil is about expanding the Kingdom of God,” Dedmon wrote. “In America, we could use some Kingdom expansion……
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) also known as G.K. Chesterton was a Catholic lay theologian, an art critic, and a fiction. His stories, writings, and essays have inspired Christians, both Catholic and Protestant, in his observations on the world and on what it means to be a Christian. Here are…
Pastor William J. Seymour (May 2, 1870 – September 28, 1922) was a bold minister who served the community in Los Angeles, California through the Azusa Street Mission where he preached holiness, righteousness, and the power of God. From 1906 until his death, and through many troubling times, he brought the Gospel to life. Top…
There’s Nothing Wrong With Emotions In Church You have heard a public speaker repeat it or read in the platitude in articles or books. “Emotions in faith are bad! It should be based in logic!” “Worship services shouldn’t invoke emotion!” “Shut down your emotions in church! It blocks out the Holy Spirit!” Now, I am…
Happy Easter or should I say: Happy Resurrection Sunday! I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of that fact. To celebrate our Lord and Savior rising from the grave, here is the text from the Gospel of Matthew telling the story of Christ revealing that the grave could not hold Him. 1 After…
Zach Williams was inspired when he wrote the songs “Old Church Choir” and “Chainbreaker.” The former is an amazing tribute to the sound of gospel music. The latter is an incredible message about Jesus Christ and the freedom he can give you. With “Empty Grave,” from his new album Rescue Story, he gives a tribute…
I know I shared this last year, but I had to share it again. Good Friday! This is a unique episode of my web show StudioJake where I discuss my beliefs in Jesus Christ. I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of that fact. To celebrate our Lord and Savior rising from the…
Christian apologist Lee Strobel teams-up with author Mark Mittelberg for The Unexpected Adventure: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk with People about Jesus, a daily devotional. From the synopsis on Amazon: When we seize opportunities to talk with others about Jesus, days that start out dull and tedious can quickly blossom into exciting escapades. Written for…
Religious conservatives have often warned about Leftism and Progressive ideology leaking into the Church, replacing the Gospel with the virtues of SJWS. Bethel Church Pastor and author Kris Vallotton discussed this on his blog. “Are you ‘row, row, rowing your boat’ gently down a political stream called progressivism? Sociopolitical agendas promoted under the misnomer of…
“In Christ Alone” is a modern Christian hymn composed in 2001 with music by Keith Getty and music by Stuart Townend. It is one of the widely covered songs in Gospel music today. Celtic Worship pays homage to the song with a rendition of their own. Originally released in 2018, the song was released on…
C.S. Lewis is one of the greatest Christian theologians and authors of the twentieth century. His studies, letters, research, and even fiction has created a legacy of inspiration for apologists and churchgoers alike. This was difficult, but I laid out, in no particular order, My Top 10 Favorite C.S. Lewis Quotes: “I am trying here…
Luke 19:28-40 (JB Phillips Translation) 29-31 Then as he was approaching Bethphage and Bethany, near the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent off two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the village just ahead of you, and there you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet ridden. Untie it…
From pop to disco to contemporary to hard rock to Christian worship, the newsboys have gone through several evolutions as a band. With their new single “Greatness of our God” from their upcoming album United, we see the return of former members Peter Furler (drummer, former lead singer) and Phil Joel (former bassist). As I…
During his concert at L.A.’s Forum, singer-songwriter Tobymac shared an emotional tribute to his late son Truett McKeehan, who passed away in October 2019. The appearance was part of his “Hits Deep” tour. Variety reports that the six-time Grammy award-winning Christian singer told the sold-out audience that “it’s been hard” and he went through the…
“Sing It From The Shackles” by Rend Collective is the latest in Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson, and Stephen Mitchell all put Northern Ireland’s best foot forward when it comes to worship and praise music to celebrate God’s goodness. You’re my deliverer You tear down the prison walls When my heart needs…
Courage. It is hard to come by these days. Often, it is mistaken as the absence of fear, but it is actually doing the right thing while being afraid. As a Christian, I often turn to the Bible to help me find inspiration when I feel I lack courage. In no particular order, here are…
2019 was a turbulent year for a lot of people. Life is tough. No one promised us that life is fair, but one thing God promised us is that He would always be with us. Be of courage and good cheer because even though we go through storms in life, God is always good and…
My father invited me home to preach a pre-Christmas message at my Texas church Journey Community Church. As part of the message series, I preached on the Shepherds and how they are connected to the hope and joy of Christmas. Check out the sermon below: Who Are The Shepherds? (Luke 2:8-20) At the time of…
