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…
Evangelist and author John G. Lake believed in the glory of God, never lost sight of our Savior Jesus Christ, and always had a thoughtful word of wisdom to share with his fellow believers. Whether it is on the truth of the Gospel, the power of God, or the divine nature of Christ, here are…
Charles Spurgeon is one of the influential ministers who inspires many Christians across generations. He has become so iconic as a teacher and writer that he is known as the “Prince of Preachers” to some. His sermons, writings, and addresses are well remembered. Here are some words of wisdom from Charles Spurgeon: “Settle the center,…
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…
Theologian, pastor, and author John Calvin (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564) is one of the foremost thinkers in the Protestant movement. His writings and teachings have inspired many, who have credited him as the chief expositor of their beliefs. Throughout his life, he worked to reform Christian thinking in how we should see…
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…
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……
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…
‘Selfie Dad‘ is a faith-based comedy written and directed by Brad J. Silverman. It was produced by Rapture Pictures with Kappa Studios and distributed by GVN Releasing. Ben Marcus (Michael Jr.) is the editor for “Rosie’s Roses,” a reality show starring the arrogant host Rosie Puncher (Chonda Pierce) who almost always berates his work in…
Gospel singer Zach Williams joins forces with one of Country music’s greatest legends Dolly Parton for a song all about their faith “There Was Jesus” featured on the album of the same name. It is written by Zach Williams, Casey Beathard, and Jonathan Smith. Zach Williams brings some strong encouragement with his music. From “Chainbreaker”…
The Elements is the latest album from singer, poet, songwriter, and DC Talk alumnus Toby McKeehan aka Tobymac. Today, I am highlighting his song “See The Light” which he co-wrote with Sasha Hamilton, Ryan Edgar, Emma Weisberg, Dave Lubben, and Anthony Pasqualone. The composition is catchy and has that unique style of blending techno, pop,…
Beckah Shae and Jack Shocklee write “King,” a new song performed by Shae. It is a single released as a precursor for the album Mighty and has an upbeat sound to it. The song takes inspiration from the Psalms, mixing in Hebrew lyrics and phrases in with English. As a Christian song, it reminds us…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tobymac tells a lot of uplifting stories through his music. He is just that kind of talent. However, with his new song “21,” he tells a very personal story that is one of tragedy, but also of hope. Dedicated to his son Truett, who tragically passed away last year, this song is written with every…
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…
Rend Collective’s new song “Revival Anthem” is a tribute to the amazing work Saint Patrick did in the wonderful European country of Ireland. It is a call for Christians to let God let a fire in their souls and bring revival to the land. “This is our revival anthem Can you feel the darkness shaking…
There is a creeping false doctrine that is trying to infiltrate the Christian Church and that is universalism. Evangelist and author Chris Overstreet gave a two-part answer regarding universalism and placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Written on Facebook, he said, “Paul wrote to Timothy as well and warned Timothy that in the last days…
On September 18, 2019, I had the privilege of speaking with Stephanie Trussell on Chicago 560AM. She and I discuss a recent incident in Cuba where the Communist regime blocked several ministers from attending a religious freedom conference in Washington, DC. As I reported on the Daily Wire, The pastors were held at an airport…
