Close But No Salvation – Was Judas Saved?

History has had many famous betrayals. Julius Caesar was betrayed by his nephew, Brutus.The Continental Army was betrayed by Benedict Arnold. However, the most famous betrayal was made by Judas Iscariot. He betrayed Jesus Christ to the Jewish leaders, which eventually...

Judas in the Mirror – Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. Better to have an enemy who slaps you in the face than a friend who stabs you in the back. You don’t expect betrayal from a friend. But for there to be betrayal there must be trust. The saddest thing...

No is Not Enough – Thoughts on Fasting

Fasting is an exercise in self-denial and self-discipline to abstain from food. Going without food or drink for any period of time is a form of fasting. “Breakfast” means to ‘break a fast.’ Many ancient pagans believed that demons could enter the body through...

An Extravagant Act of Love for Jesus

The story of the anointing of Jesus is found in three Gospels – Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8. A recent sermon I preached about this event reminded me that Jesus deserves every opportunity to show our love to Him. Jesus has just a few hours left to...