In the blockbuster film Inception, the main characters discovered a way to enter into another realm—the realm of dreams. While the dreams… read more

After Jonah allowed God to use him, we see the greatest miracle in the book of Jonah: the salvation of the Ninevites. These cruel pagan people… read more

Read Jonah 1:17-2:10. Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish is honest and genuine. He doesn’t try to cover up his past failures;… read more

There are many ways we can react to a storm. We can try to run away from its source, or we can keep ourselves so busy that we don’t have a… read more

I don't like trials. I don't like pain. And I admit, if I were in Ricardo Kroskinsque's shoes, I would be devastated and possibly angry… read more

Does the Bible give an accurate account of the things it describes? The answer to that question has enormous ramifications on how we choose to live.… read more

We can trace the origins of our storms to three primary sources. Some storms are of our own making—the direct consequence of sin in our lives.… read more

Jonah’s call to witness to the Ninevites was no easy task. These were not peaceful, easygoing pagans. This large city was the capital of the… read more

In high school, I spent most Sunday mornings with my family gathered around the TV watching weekly reruns of the old Abbott and Costello movies. … read more

God never promised an easy life. In our service to Him, we will sometimes be called to certain tasks that are difficult or even frightening. In the… read more

Recently someone asked me how you can know if you have had a successful apologetics encounter. My immediate answer was that defending the faith… read more

In warfare, they call it collateral damage. Those innocent bystanders, victims of a bomb that’s been dropped. … read more

Has God ever given you a task that created a sense of panic or dread in your heart? Maybe He was calling you to lead a small group in your home. Or… read more

On several of my shirts, I have my initials sewn onto the cuff—A.T.E. There will never be a question about whose shirts those are because my… read more

God wants us to tell others about His love—not only through our words, but also through our actions. Saying “Jesus loves you” is… read more

In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus tells the parable about the shrewd manager. The manager had many faults, but he was smart enough to use his resources to plan… read more

The parable of the lost coin found in Luke 15:8-10 portrays a woman’s urgency to find one of her most treasured possessions. … read more

Each planet in our solar system possesses unique and fascinating features. Earth hosts an abundant, dazzling array of life. Mars houses the largest… read more