The Seven Churches – Sardis

The Seven Churches – Sardis

While finishing my time at Southwestern Adventist University, it was suggested that I visit a psychologist or counselor as part of a mental health checkup. Many people have a stigma about this because we are made to feel that only “the crazies” seek out...
The Seven Churches – Thyatira

The Seven Churches – Thyatira

While finishing high school and through my first college degree, I worked at the San Antonio Country Club golf course. It was a great place to work that taught me so much about myself, my faith and how to interact with people from many socioeconomic backgrounds. I...
Triumphal Entry!

Triumphal Entry!

On the Sunday of Passion Week, Jesus came into Jerusalem riding a colt. As Jesus entered the city people started shouting praises. The air was electric. The moment was poignant. The excitement grew as the crowd was just moments away from crowning Jesus as their King....

The Seven Churches: Pergamum

“There is no compromise when it comes to corruption. You have to fight it.” – A. K. Antony, Indian Politician The Christians in Pergamum lived in a time period when the city was thriving, experiencing great growth but also great zealousness for their pagan gods....

Extravagance

“Faith Moment” With Mike Tucker A few years ago, a story hit the news in New York City. A man in the city had been abducted and was being held captive. The kidnappers called his wife and asked for a $100,000 ransom to ensure his safe return. She talked them down to...
The Seven Churches: Smyrna

The Seven Churches: Smyrna

“To be a Christian was against the law (in Smyrna); but persecution was not continuous. The Christians might be left in peace for a long time; but at any moment a governor might develop a fit of administrative energy, or the mob might call out for a search to find the...