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I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]

(Originally published on July 1, 2015 after the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote that the Constitution guarantees a right to […]

I was so utterly discouraged after talking to nearly 150 teen girls that I couldn’t even write this article I […]

When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

I currently work with a trans-bi-sexual “female” who requested that when I refer to “her,” I use the pronouns they and them instead of her or she. […]

Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.

I’m writing this just a few days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, so the United States […]

Dear Derek Chauvin, I began this letter to Mr. George Floyd, but I had a change of heart. Mr. Floyd […]

Racism is not a new story and sadly, it isn’t an old one either. It wasn’t so long ago that […]

He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

Racism has been part of the human story for thousands of years. The Bible itself contains the history of tribal […]

As Christians, we sin and fail. But our proper response should always be to listen to the Holy Spirit’s conviction, repent and ask for forgiveness.

I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]

During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.

(Originally written on Election Day 2016) It’s a big day. We, the people, are obsessed with figuring out what to […]

The Costa Family Legacy Joe Costa left technology to become a champion for youth Osta became Costa when half his family moved to […]

It seems that our whole world has changed in the last couple of months with the global pandemic situation. Our […]

God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.

No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.

Most of us would admit that we are living in times that are distinct from anything we have ever known. […]

By waiting on God, we bring honor to Him.

Just as the cross and the resurrection are essential to our Christian faith, so is the promise of Jesus’ return. […]

When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.

Last year, I was reading through books of the Bible I had never completed. I hate to admit that, but […]

I have taken a lot of things in my life for granted. And now with all the “extra” stuff in […]

He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.

Normally when I am praying through a book of the Bible I fall in love with it and say it […]

I was born into a military family. Those are my roots, and because of that, I probably don’t see the […]

If you are anything like me, you worry about what you cannot control.  You worry about things out of your […]

What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

Marriages often crumble because one spouse looks to the other to completely satisfy his or her innate need for significance and for security. […]

Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

On behalf of the family of Jesus, I would like to thank you for your expressions of love during this […]

As I sit down to write tonight, it is very difficult to know what to say or how to say […]

No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.

Suicide.  It’s a topic no one wants to talk about. If it happens, people sweep it under the table. A […]

The church shouldn’t be here. It just doesn’t work. At least not in terms of how movements generally go. Organizations led […]

Our sin has a ripple effect.

The quality of a man’s marriage life is based on his ability to die to himself. Healthy marriages are intentionally built on selflessness and […]

At the stores, Easter appears to be the celebration of a big, fluffy bunny that leaves behind eggs filled with […]

He provided a sacrifice. An innocent gave its life to cover the sins of mankind.

Fear, worry, and anxiety are all cousins. Fear is our reaction to something that intimidates us. Worry is what happens […]

Christ died for you knowing you would be a sinner.

I don’t know how to change a tire.  I don’t know rocket science or calculus.  I don’t know how bad […]

We are tempted because we feel the warning sign is keeping us from something we want or need to see.

One of the most-repeated commands in the Bible is “Fear not.” Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount […]

God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow.

We are a team because God designed it that way.

There are a growing number of people who are getting on the bandwagon to endorse euthanasia.   Euthanasia may be defined […]