What Did Jesus Think of the Bible?
By Jason Smith It’s an intriguing question, isn’t it? Just what did the carpenter from Nazareth think of the writings that Christians today call “the Bible”? It’s a question worth asking because today there are many self-identifying Christians who claim…
Why I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
By Jason Smith Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27, BSB) The apostle Paul made the startling…
Our Anthem Is Hope
By Jason Smith “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.” (Romans 5:5, BSB) Hope is something our world desperately needs right now.…
God Will See Us Through
By Jason Smith “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) These are tumultuous times. Many are facing job loss or financial difficulties. Weddings and other pivotal gatherings and events have been canceled.…
Making Sense of the Coronavirus
By Jason Smith For many of us, the Coronavirus has become a source for fear and anxiety. In addition to the countless large events and meetings that have been canceled across the world and in the U.S., many churches have…
Turn Your “Who Am I?” into “Here I Am.”
By Jason Smith Fear is a poison that paralyzes us. It locks us in a prison of our own making. It holds us back from walking forward in love. Fear stifles our courage and whispers the lie that we don’t…
Who Wrote the Fourth Gospel?
By Jason Smith There are numerous cases in the New Testament of two or more individuals sharing the same name. That can be confusing, because we have to decipher who is being talked about. On the other hand, this is…
God Cannot Be Mocked
By Jason Smith I remember like it was yesterday the drive back from the coast with two of my long-time buddies, Andy and Daniel. We were seniors in high school, and we had just completed our annual trip to Lincoln…
The Mystery of Mars and Venus
By Jason Smith “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) Perhaps you’ve heard the oft-quoted line that “men are from Mars, and women are…
Does God Get Jealous?
By Jason Smith “Be careful not to forget the covenant of the Lord your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the Lord your God has forbidden. For the…