Keeping Holy Week Holy

When I was a kid in school, the Easter holiday was so much a part of cultural normality that Spring Break was often tied into Easter weekend. Some schools even had "Easter Break." And while I appreciate it when our culture makes it easier to celebrate Christian Holy Days, but in fact, Resurrection...

Apr 9, 2025

Read the Bible in 90 Days

This schedule breaks the entire Bible into daily reading portions, usually around 12–16 chapters per day.

Nov 6, 2024

Who are the Poor in Spirit?

Are the poor people in the Bible, whom God says He defends and protects, universally under His protection, or is this promise limited to those who believe in Him? Additionally, what does Matthew 5 mean by “poverty of spirit” when it says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”?

Nov 5, 2024

Election Day 2024: Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times

I welcome any reader of course, but this letter is originally for the precious body of believers of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. Dear Brothers and Sisters of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, We have done our best to shepherd our own hearts concerning this year’s presidential election. We...