As the 2024 Olympics come on the horizon, thanks to the wonder of mass communication, we will be able to see a myriad of competitors go from the starting line to the finish in sprints, midrange, and marathon races. These competitors from over 200 countries have dedicated years of sweat and tears to have a shot at being the best in the world of their discipline. It will be exciting as we watch the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat...

War, politics, shootings, the economy, inflation, antisemitism, trials, and … fill in the rest. This is what grabs the headlines of media outlets these days. Turn on the TV, listen to the radio, scan the news outlets online… become more aware how each thrusts into our environment the horrors, tragedies, and tensions that plague our society and the world...

Starting any new venture can be gut-wrenching at best. As a new believer in Jesus, I was introduced to the Jews for Jesus ministry when Moishe Rosen, the founder, came to the Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle and showed slides of what they were doing...

Y’shua called us to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. He also empowers us with his Holy Spirit giving us the get up and go needed to speak to those facing a Christless eternity before it is too late for them...

I have had the privilege of being in over 1800 congregations since I began my ministry in 1976. During that time, I've experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly in the body of Christ. With my background in social studies, I have had a lifelong interest in what motivates people and why they do what they do....

Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry...