Paul Appeals to Caesar Paul’s Conversion and Mission: A Call to Be the Light The life and mission of Paul, formerly known as Saul, serve as a transformative narrative of redemption and purpose. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul experienced a dramatic encounter with God that redirected his zeal and passion toward spreading the […]
How many of you can pinpoint a moment, a defining moment where something happened that radically changed your life? For some of you, this message is that moment. As Christians, we’ve always been told that our faith starts in the New Testament and so our entire lives had been fashioned from that idea. But what […]
Was Jesus Actually Born on December 25th? Why do we celebrate Christmas on the winter solstice? Did the Catholic Church originally choose December 25th just because it was an existing pagan holiday to a Roman solar god? We’re going to find out all of this and more as we travel back in time over 4,000 […]
Paul’s Testimony and Its Relevance Today By Jim Staley, 2024 We’ve all heard the powerful verse: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). But what exactly is a testimony, and how can we relate to Paul’s testimony as we dive deeper into the heart of […]
In this reflection on Acts chapters 20 and 21, we delve into Paul’s unwavering commitment to sharing the gospel and his dedication to observing God’s appointed times and traditions. Through Paul’s journey, we uncover significant insights into early Christian practices, the role of Jewish customs, and the courage it took to serve amid adversity. Paul’s […]
A Spiritual Journey Through Scripture In our quest for understanding and growth, we often find ourselves seeking a deeper connection with the divine. As we gather in prayer, we are reminded of the power of God’s Word, our desire to learn, and the transformative joy that comes from it. Today, we delve into the ancient […]
The Complex Dance of Halloween: Can Faith and Tradition Coexist? With Halloween’s approach each year, an interesting debate stirs up in Christian circles: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? The question may seem harmless, yet it raises profound reflections on faith, tradition, and the balance between honoring religious beliefs and participating in widely accepted cultural […]
GOD’S PROPHETIC CALENDAR THE FEAST OF SUKKOT The Feast of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, is one of the most significant festivals in the Jewish calendar, rich with symbolism, history, and prophetic meaning. This autumn festival has been celebrated for thousands of years, yet it continues to resonate deeply with both ancient traditions and […]
If you are a believer in the Messiah, then you are instructed to keep His Commandments if you love Him. 1 John 5:2-3 says: “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. […]
The Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is one of the most sacred observances in the Bible, outlined in Leviticus 16 and Leviticus 23. It serves as a day of repentance, reflection, and seeking forgiveness for sins before God. Keeping this day is significant because it aligns believers with the biblical call to […]
