born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
We are constantly bombarded with messages about who we should be, what we should value, and how we should live. These messages aren't just loud; they're persistent, shaping our beliefs and values in ways we might not even realize. But a different voice has been speaking through the ages, offering wisdom that can guide us... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, understanding where we stand with God—especially about something as big and mysterious as our forever future—can get tricky. It's like this tension doesn't easily go away. On one side, you have this fear that maybe, just maybe, we could mess up big time and lose out on God's love. And on the other, there's... Continue Reading →
"And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" And some of the bystanders hearing it said, "Behold, he is... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 