I Keep Sinning, Is There Something Wrong With Me?
One of the remarkable aspects of embracing a relationship with Jesus is the cleansing of our metaphorical whiteboard. All the sins on it are wiped away. However, what if, over time, we find ourselves accumulating new marks of sin? Is there a point where God might look...
Is the God of the Universe a Universal God?
Christian Universalism is a topic that has gaining popularity in American culture. The basic concept of Christian Universalism posits that everyone will be saved, irrespective of their faith in Jesus during their lifetime. There are different versions of it; one...
Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season
How do we reclaim the holidays as a time of joy? Originally the word holiday meant a holy day set aside for worship. Later, holidays became days that you were exempt from work or school. However, for many of us the holidays are neither holy nor free from work. The...
Is Premarital Sex a Good or Bad Idea?
In our society, we’ve developed a complex relationship with sex. We’ve both celebrated and diminished its significance, transforming it into a physical act when it’s actually more profound. To fully grasp sex as God teaches it, we need to find a...
How to Keep Thanksgiving “Thankful” When Overwhelmed with Life
Thanksgiving should be a time of celebrating the holiday with family and friends. Eating a feast of delicious food, while reflecting on what you are thankful for! Unfortunately, for a lot of people Thanksgiving is filled with additional stress as people strive to...
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Our culture enthusiastically embraces the saying, “No pain, no gain,” a concept we appreciate until we find ourselves in pain, desperately seeking relief. However, not all pain is inherently bad; it hinges on one’s perspective. When we are working out, we willingly...
Help and Hope for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
You Never Thought You Would Be Here Nobody makes it their goal to become addicted to something. Yet, so many people wake up in the United States every year to find that they have been taken over by drugs or alcohol. Addiction is not new. It is as old as sin. In Romans...
Breaking the Shackles of Shame
“Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11 Shame and Guilt Are Powerful Motivators I asked a friend of mine to come to Mission Hills to worship. His response was, “I can’t go to church, I would burst into flames.” He believed that his...
