born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
When we encounter the failing faith or doubt of agnostic skeptics or inquisitive intellectuals, we have a choice. We can stay silent, keep our spiritual insights to ourselves, or take a patient and thoughtful approach. Drawing upon over two decades of preaching and teaching, I'd like to share four compelling reasons that continue to resonate... Continue Reading →
Life pushes on us like thermometers, merely reflecting the temperature of our circumstances. We need to become like thermostats setting the temperature of our lives. How do we feel content in uncertainty, change, and challenges? The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, offers profound insights into the problem of finding contentment in a... Continue Reading →
With the common myth of self-sufficiency and self-reliance, recognizing our deep need for God remains elusive. Many pride themselves on their independence, believing they have no needs that cannot be met through their abilities and resources. This problem, rooted in an inability to acknowledge our spiritual poverty, blinds us to our actual condition. The Spiritual... Continue Reading →
The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of Christian faith, a monumental event that changed the course of human history. To delve into its reality, we must consider both the historical and theological evidence that lends credence to this profound miracle. Historical Evidence for the Resurrection The Gospels, our four authenticated biographies of... Continue Reading →
During trials and tribulations, questions often arise in the hearts of believers. Psalm 15, a timeless piece of divine wisdom, addresses a question that may have been prompted by the tragic death of Uzzah during the transportation of the ark of the covenant. As David sought to bring the sacred ark to Jerusalem, he likely... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 