born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in... Continue Reading →
The journey of a quarterback is both celebrated and scrutinized. Consider this: of the 67 quarterbacks who have had the privilege to start in all 58 Super Bowls, 36 experienced the heartbreak of defeat in their first outing. Yet, among these, a resilient few—only three—overcame this setback, returning to compete again and secure victory. Their... Continue Reading →
In every age, there whispers the tale of leaders seduced by power, only to see their dominions, as transient as paper, dissolve beneath the weight of their arrogance. The Scriptures cast light on this human penchant with narratives that resonate across the ages. Through the lives of monarchs and prophets, of affluence and ruin, the... Continue Reading →
The essence of love is often diluted by its overuse in everyday language. Through his letters, the Apostle John beckons us back to its profound, divine roots. His exploration of love in 1 John 2:7-17 is not just a scholarly exposition but a vivid call to embody this love in the fabric of our daily... Continue Reading →
Embark on a journey through "Mortality and Divinity," where each step uncovers the transformative power of Christian Virtues, beyond mere ideals, into the essence of a life shaped by Jesus' love and grace. Delve into faith, hope, love, and more as we explore living as accurate reflections of God's image. These virtues are concepts and... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 