In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet “A” to identify herself as an adulteress.  Bearing the constant reminder of her transgression embl...  Read More

There are several applications we must not miss from this parable: First, the foolishness of being unprepared to encounter God when he arrives.  Of course, God is always present.  But at special times...  Read More

The miracle of God made flesh in Jesus Christ is the greatest miracle of all time. God clothed Himself with mere dust in the womb of a young, virgin girl. This is beyond our comprehension. He who crea...  Read More

This week we pause from the routines of life to give thanks as a nation for God’s bountiful blessings.  We have so much to be thankful for as a nation.  We have been blessed beyond anything we deserve...  Read More

What does it mean to have faith like a mustard seed?  In this verse, Jesus uses an analogy, and I find it interesting that he compares faith to a mustard seed.  I think there are a couple lessons we c...  Read More

Had everything gone according to plan, I never would have come to Fresno.It was the spring of my sophomore year of college, which meant it was time to make plans for the summer. Internships were a big...  Read More