If you are like me, you love having peace of mind. However, sometimes in life, keeping your peace is difficult because the brain can easily …

The feelings of fear can effect everyone in one way or another. Whether it’s someone being afraid of flying, a nervousness before an import day …

Christians tend to get a bum rap from outsiders. We hear it on all fronts that we are backwards, fanatical, deceived, hypocritical, bigoted or ignorant, …

Today on social media and in various comparative religion classes many try to claim that Jesus was either a legend borrowed from pagan myth or …

There have been many good teachers that have come and gone throughout human history. However, only one had just as many miraculous events in their …

C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity, “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I’m ready …

How we answer this question changes everything. If Jesus was just a man that lived and died then Christianity is false. C.S. Lewis said, “Christianity, if false, …

Without putting down people who choose to do things for Lent (fasting, not eating meat, etc.), which is getting more and more popular in Protestant …

I would like to start today’s series ending message with a powerful poem from Annie Johnson, 1866-1932. Her mother died at 23 years old while …

With over 50,000 thoughts racing through your mind each day, your thought life truly determines your real life. As a man thinks, so is he. …

After studying social media at Trinity as apart of my doctoral studies for the class, Preaching & Culture, something struck me as odd, and even grieving, …

Sometimes in life we confuse our purpose with our job. However, today’s sermon is to help you understand the differences so you can know that …

Note: This was a sermon preached in the class, “Preaching & Culture,” in the doctoral program aimed towards “church leaders” regarding “church and technology.”  Like many young pastors I …

Note: This was a sermon preached in the class, “Preaching & Culture,” in the doctoral program aimed towards “non-believers.” Modern man living in the U.S. has found …

Jesus never promised a life without hardships or trials, however, He did promise that He would always be with us and that we would overcome …

Though I am not a Chicago native I have joyfully made this great city my home and a place to raise my kids. Now with …

Today the greatest display of God’s love and nature can be seen in a happy and healthy family. Since the devil knows this as well, …

Do you remember your first time visiting MPI? Do you remember being greeted at the door, people wanting to get your name and ways to …

Isaiah is an Old Testament book written by the prophet Isaiah based on the vision he received concerning Judah and Jerusalem during the reigns of …

I love to ask my kids, “How much does Daddy love you?” Because they always answer in Greek, “Toso!” (“this much”) as they spread their …

Here is a short list (with comical insight) I made after talking to my cable company. The list is basically four things I’m better off …

One time my Dad and I decided to walk home from the store while visiting my grandparents in southern Illinois. The lure of the walk …

Check out these nuggets I’ve been pondering on this past year and see if it lines up with your experience in life- especially for those …

Have you ever wondered what makes the Devil do what he does? Often times people will make excuses for their sinful actions by saying, “The …

God said in Psalm 2:8, “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.” Therefore, we believe God has …