Our Knowledge is Partial – 1 Corinthians 13:9

Is there value in the philosophies of man? I feel humanity, throughout the ages, has always ventured to understand “the meaning of life”. I believe it’s inherent in humankind to “know.” We rightfully ponder our existence and our purpose. Those of faith seek to know the mind of their Creator....

Their Inheritance Will Endure Forever Psalm 37:18-19

I’m so thankful for God’s many blessings!  I often hear people say, “How do you stay so down to earth”? When our children were young, we felt the call to teach them about tithing and philanthropy. God provided economic blessings beyond our greatest imaginations, and so we created the Sarvadi...

Into What Were You Baptized? Acts 19:3

The Hebrew word, Mikveh or Mikvah is a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism to achieve ritual purity. Immersion entails a complete dipping into or a pouring out from above. Both instances of immersion are complete and total saturation. Baptism means immersion and like the Mikveh,...

“Now, I Have Warned You”. Matthew 24:25

Clearly, we are living in uncertain times. We are already experiencing intensified social unrest, political deceptions, extreme diversity issues, alarming assaults on our children, economic instability, and severe threats to our civil and religious freedoms. And no one knows what is coming around the corner. It’s happening so implausibly fast....

What Advantage has the Jew?

Romans 3:1 A question that I’m asked from time to time is “Was the apostle Luke a Jew or a Gentile?” While there is no solid evidence in Scripture to determine for certain whether or not Luke was born a Jew, some scholars have asserted that Luke was actually a...

Bear Fruits Worthy of Repentance – Math. 37:8

As the Texas bluebonnets and buttercups begin to lace the landscape with glorious exclamations of color, I find myself filled with expectation and wonder—knowing that once again the Lord is faithful in His promises of provision and beauty. Once again, we have entered a season of growth. A time when...

The Gospel of the Kingdom – Matthew 24:14

The Gospel of the Kingdom must be preached in all the world then shall the end come. Matthew 24:14 God’s Purpose - “The Kingdom Restored” God’s Plan to get there – “Redemption, Power and Restoration” Below is a study chart and overview that I have constructed to help explain the...