How Can I Worship with the Right Motive?

You know, it's interesting to me that perhaps in American evangelicalism and now spreading around the world, the idea of worship has almost become backwards. That we go to worship so that I can create some sort of good feeling, so that I can feel better. I need to go to church so that I can feel bet...

Jun 11, 2025

Can God Harden the Heart of a Believer?

Sometimes we're asked genuine questions about how God interacts with us, He being God and we His children, those who believe in Christ. And one question is, will God ever harden my heart? And I think this maybe comes from reading the book of Exodus where God hardens Pharaoh's heart. Well, if you'r...

Jun 9, 2025

Why Did God Harden the Heart of Pharaoh?

As you read through the Old Testament, one of the most interesting theological questions is the question of Pharaoh. When he is being implored by Moses to let God's people go, he goes back and forth. He says, yes, then no, yes, then no, yes, then no. Well, if you carefully read through the whole E...

Jun 4, 2025

What is the Difference Between the Soul and Spirit?

There's actually a debate that happens. I've never been part of it, but I've heard that it happens. And whether or not a human being is made of two parts or three parts. Are we body and soul slash spirit or are we body, soul, and spirit? And there are arguments for both. Scripture certainly uses s...