By the time you read this, the United States will have a new president and the transition between the incoming and outgoing administration was peaceful. The new president has served for one and one half days. We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are commanded to be good citizens of the countries and lands in which … Continue reading A Prayer for a New President and for a People
Discipleship Minute – Luke #1
Read Luke 1:13-25.We have seen so many instances of promises made and not kept these days. However, God made promises of redemption for mankind even from the first few chapters of Genesis. The writer Luke began his gospel account showing how God used an ordinary man to begin the ultimate fulfillment of His redemptive plan. … Continue reading Discipleship Minute – Luke #1
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 17)
A Judge and MoreThere is one more lesson that Gideon can teach us.God gave Gideon a stunning victory against the Midianites. He became a judge over the people instead of a king. Gideon had the opportunity to lead the people in the right direction, but became a leader in idol worship. Because of these facts, … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 17)
2021 Goals for the Year
Recently, I heard a radio host suggest that we should use the word “intentions for the new year” rather than “resolutions.” Does this mean we can still write goals, but not complete them? We’ve all been guilty of that. That is why I include a list of goals or intentions for the new year in … Continue reading 2021 Goals for the Year
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #1Who is Jesus? How does He compare to founders of other world religions? The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will begin a year-long study of Kenneth Samples’ book God Among Sages. The first study will be led by Bruce Hennigan on “Jesus’s Stunning Self-Understanding on January 12 at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2020 Year in Review
What words can we use to describe the year 2020?Pandemic.Panic.Unexpected.Uncertain.All of these and more. Each generation believes that a certain year has been the most eventful in history, for many reasons. Perhaps 2020 is our year. However, 2020 did have its share of ministry opportunities in apologetics. Here are some of the highlights from the … Continue reading 2020 Year in Review
Cancel Ravi?
As an apologist, I have benefited from Ravi Zacharias and RZIM's work. I have read his books and used teaching materials from Ravi’s ministry. I have listened to his television broadcasts, radio segments, and YouTube videos. Now credible allegations of sexual misconduct and investigations from RZIM have come out. The revelations are shocking and dismaying. … Continue reading Cancel Ravi?
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 16)
A Judge and MoreHe did make what seems to be a strange request from the people. Gideon asked each of them for an earring from the plunder, and received over forty pounds of gold (Judges 8:26) and other treasures. Gideon took the precious metal and made an ephod from it.What is an ephod? Ephod has … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 16)
Vacation
This week I will be taking a short vacation from blogging. I want to send all of you, my friends and readers, a wish for a happy new year in 2021.
Christmas 2020
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21, HCSB).The dream given to Joseph is a promise of hope for us! As we celebrate in the midst of pandemic, panic, presents, and pandemonium, let us remember the promise of … Continue reading Christmas 2020
Mark Riser - Apologist 