“God Bless Us Everyone”by Andrea Bocelli (2009)FromCharles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”   This captivating music video adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” beautifully reveals the essence of this Dickens classic and highlights the spirit of the Christmas season. It is my heartfelt hope and prayer that we lift our eyes to the heavens, seek the heart […]

Righteous Anger Luke 19:45-46 (NKJV) Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’” A Lesson from Sunday School     The concept of

 Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) Part 1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world (emphasis mine). I John 4:1 (NIV) False Beliefs and False Doctrine      Let me begin by asserting that demonstrating compassion sometimes necessitates the revelation of

Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) Part 2 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:… Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) (emphasis mine)     The above Bible verse pertains to all believers in Christ Jesus, affirming the notion that death occurs only once. Following this, individuals are subject to judgment based on our earthly actions. Ecclesiastes

Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) Part 3 Conclusion     Individuals who report near-death experiences (NDEs) frequently describe intense sensations occurring in either a fully conscious or partially conscious state. They perceive these sensations as integral to the dying process and often feel as though they are approaching death due to the vivid nature of their experiences.

Dealing with Difficult People Ephesians 6:10-18 Sometimes the Truth is Necessary     Please allow me to stress that I am committed to exemplifying the standards of Jesus Christ’s teachings.  He teaches us to be compassionate, loving, kind, and merciful.  We can do our best and pray that we exhibit these behaviors on a daily basis. 

God Meant it for Good – The Life of Joseph (Part 6) Genesis 37-50 Joseph (c. 1562 – 1452 BCE) Protected in Prison      In part 5, we recognized Joseph’s perseverance and unwavering faithfulness to God. Despite facing unwarranted circumstances in prison, Joseph did not succumb to bitterness or anger, nor did he attribute blame

God Meant it for Good – The Life of Joseph (Part 7) Conclusion Genesis 37-50 Joseph (c. 1562 – 1452 BCE) Recap and Review         Throughout his experiences of doubt, fear, hatred, and injustice, Joseph remained steadfast in his faith, consistently attributing all successes to God. His life journey transformed him from a