Growing and Going: Q & A- Why Couldn’t God Have Used Evolution?
Question: Why Couldn’t God Have Used Evolution? Answer: This is an excellent question, especially in light of the days in which we live! Sadly, both creationist and evolutionist groups alike have surmised that if He wanted to, God could have used evolution as His creation process. Unfortunately, even young earth creationists have often said that…
Read MoreIs creation a non-essential?
Question: You guys recently taught on evolution and how it is not found in the Bible, yet when I go to church my pastor teaches that creation is a “non-essential” and discussion on the subject just brings division. Could you help me with a Biblical approach to this? Answer: Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon situation. Even…
Read MoreGrowing and Going Q & A: Are Catholics and Mormons saved because they claim Jesus?
Question: The Bible is clear that those who call on the name of Jesus are saved. I struggle with this because my Aunt is a practicing Catholic and a close friend of mine is Mormon. Does this mean they are saved? Answer: It’s always important to go beyond the face value of someone’s claims. The spirit of…
Read MoreGrowing and Going Q & A: Is it wrong to pray and ask God’s favor?
Question: Is it wrong to pray and ask God’s favor? Somebody I know has a job interview and there are several people interviewing for this job. I told the person to pray for the Lord to lead and guide and to give you favor. Well, this lady that I know of but don’t know, is always posting…
Read MoreFour Soils Dilemma
In Luke 8 Jesus is teaching the parable of the sower to a multitude of people. There are four soils in this parable, and the seed is the Word of God. Luke 8:11. After He finishes the parable, the disciples ask Him the meaning. He then explains that the four soils are four hearts- the first, a hard…
Read MoreMarket Driven or Manna Fed?
Is it more than a coincidence that the early 21st century’s economic bust also marked an exponential rise in market driven methodology within the church? As donations began to dry up throughout the non-profit world, market driven philosophies were primed to take center stage. Most ministries took a huge financial hit during that time, perhaps…
Read MoreWhy Did Jesus Come?
Why did Jesus ultimately choose to be born, crucified, and three days later rise from the dead? Not to sound heretical, but ultimately Jesus did not come to merely die for our sins. I believe God’s Word points to a much grander plan.Too often a prisoner who has spent many years in prison, once released, has…
Read MoreTools For Evangelizing
When it comes to evangelizing, anyone that has done it even a few times will tell you every situation is different. If they’re honest, they’ll also tell you that its easy to get caught up in the flesh. This is true not only for a heated debate with an antagonist but also with an emotional…
Read MoreIndia Mission Trip Video 2014
It’s a long time coming but we wanted to share a video that we were just able to finish. Elizabeth and I (Kyle) took a very humbling trip to India in 2014, meeting hundreds and were able to share the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. God is so compassionate to allow us to be involved…
Read MoreWhat is Biblical Discernment?
Question: What is Biblical discernment and how is it applied to a Christian’s life? Answer: Unfortunately there are those within today’s Christianity who consider discernment as almost a “dirty word”. Discernment discussions can be viewed as problem causing and sometimes seen as divisive within a body of believers. It’s ironic, however, that whether we go to the…
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