It is very early, still, and cold. I have never been here before, and as I await the dawn in suspense, I try to distinguish shapes in the black yawning chasm before me. The sky shifts gradually to gray and I catch glimpses of rocky peaks in a great emptiness. As dawn seeps into the […]

Just a few years ago, the idea that artificial intelligence could imitate real people and make them say things that they never actually said probably seemed impossible. But not anymore! With the introduction and development of deepfakes—falsified but realistic photos and videos of people —this is now becoming a reality! As the technology improves, discerning the […]

I beamed from ear to ear as I greeted fellow church members in the foyer and then passed into the main worship hall. After nearly three months of canceled church services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it felt rejuvenating to worship with fellow believers. More than ever, I appreciated the meaningful Bible study and conversations […]

“That’s the way it is because I said so!” Perhaps you grew up hearing this line, or something similar, from your parents. I hope not. But think about that declaration for a moment. Would it develop in you a sense of trust toward your parents? Unfortunately, many people view God in His sovereignty in the […]

If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have probably experienced “dry” times in your devotional life with God—you know, those times when prayer and Bible study become mere “duties” to check off your list each day. They begin to feel burdensome and laborious, and it seems as though your prayers […]

A young couple was eagerly searching for a piece of land on which to build a house. In their search, they found two pieces of property. One was beautifully landscaped with rich, fertile soil and many fruit trees. The second piece of land was pitifully barren, filled with rocks and hard, dry soil. The only […]

Jesus encouraged His disciples to pray that His kingdom would come and God’s will would be done “on earth as it is in heaven.” He described a coming kingdom filled with peace, love, joy, and righteousness. But the world as we know it today, is nothing like this. Hatred and strife are manifested everywhere from […]