Matthew 24 is often called the Olivet Discourse, because it tells us what Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives as He was answering questions asked by His disciples. In this chapter we read about some of these important matters including: The destruction of Jerusalem (vs.2,16) The second coming and end of time (vs.3,30,36) The signs of this end (vs.5-8) At times in history this chapter has been used by many people as a blueprint to predicting when the world will come to an end and how it all will happen....

Conversion to Christianity can be a terrifying experience; the early church leaders are often described as being “afraid” of becoming Christians. The first step is often one in which they flee from their previous lives and attempt to hide. For new converts, this fear can continue into their newly converted life. They feel like an imposter, afraid that someone will discover that they don’t know much (and really not much at all) about Christian doctrine....

'So, which came first, the habit or the self-care?' This might sound like an odd question at a time when many are finding self-care is all they have to look forward to while under lockdown. Perhaps you associate it with a self-indulgent pastime - something that feeds a sense of pride and pleasure in one’s own body while neglecting others (if you’ll pardon this slight reductionist interpretation). While I recognize this may be true for some, my focus here is on why self-care is so important (and pleasurable), even if we disagree where it sits on the scale between the holy and the sinful....

This study is based upon the premise that theological systems are good things, though they can be taken to extremes. Extremism in itself is not necessarily bad; but it becomes destructive when it prevents one from seeing or accepting any viewpoint other than his own. It is our contention that some fundamentalists have become rigid in their thinking – in order to feel more secure and comfortable. To do so they have unthinkingly adopted a kind of "...

Life is full of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, highs and lows. But when bad things happen, how do you hang onto your faith? When your world falls apart, how do you keep believing God loves you and that the trials are part of something bigger than you know? This week, I’m giving a special workshop to help equip you to be confident in God no matter what’s happening around you....

Technology is woven throughout our lives. Most of us are heavily vested in the progress made, especially with recent and upcoming technological advances. There is no doubt taht much of the technology we have today has significantly changed our day-to-day lives. The advancement of technology over time has led to an increase in comforts. There’s no question technology makes our lives better by some definition. However, if Christians aren’t careful about the way they view technology or science, it could lead them down a very slippery slope....

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV There are times when I have felt like people don’t realize just how kind I can be! Well maybe not when I’m feeling mean and spiteful towards someone but even then … I need to reflect on that s tatement!...