The Thief Came!
Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a rally at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. As most of you know, Turning Point USA is a conservative youth organization that reaches out on high school and college campuses to present and defend the Judeo-Christian
A Gentle Whisper
I’d like to take a moment to review a piece of Old Testament history, focusing on a specific event that occurred during the life of the Prophet Elijah. One of those moments occurred in about 866 BC when Elijah fled from Mt. Carmel in northern Israel to escape the wrath
Close to Home!
Those who live in the Sacramento area were shocked to hear of the tragic deaths of a mother and her juvenile son in Cameron Park on Thursday evening. They had been living with a member of the Amador-El Dorado unit of CalFire who has since been arrested on homicide charges.
The Peacemakers!
I’m fairly certain that most of you have been keeping up with the news as President Trump continues to make every attempt to broker a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine. Making peace between warring countries is at or near the top of Trump’s agenda, and we applaud him for
The Substance of our Being
Have you ever noticed how often Jesus said the words “I AM”? When Jesus used these words, He was calling His disciples to remember the divine name of YHWH (Yahweh) that was revealed to Moses at the burning bush: “I am who I am” (Exodus 3:14). In the Gospel of
Desperate for Help!
Psalm 5 is often called a Psalm of Lament. In other words, the Psalm reveals a desperate cry for help, written and sung during a time of distress when David poured out his heart to God. Let’s look at just the first three verses from this Psalm: “Listen to my
Advance Warning!
The recent earthquake that buckled the sea floor just off the coast of eastern Russia was a major temblor measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale. Although the quake rocked many coastal villages, the greater concern was with the resulting tsunami that was due to hit Korea and Japan, as well
Flood Stage!
Over three thousand years ago, The Jordan River presented an imposing obstacle for the Israelites to cross in order to get into the Promised Land. Let’s look at the text from the Book of Joshua: “When the Israelites broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carrying the Ark of
Caught Off Guard!
Certainly, our hearts are still grieving over the loss of life in the tragic floods that swept through parts of Texas on Independence Day. And, as I mentioned last week, grieving is a part of life, but for those who know Jesus as Savior, we can grieve with the hope
Where was God?
As most of you are aware, our Independence Day celebrations were marred by the flash flooding in Texas in which over 120 people lost their lives, and with 160 still missing and presumed dead. Among the death toll were over two dozen children and a few counselors who were attending
