Author: Brad Moore

Feeling What Job Felt – Learning What Job Learned

The next chapter in the series Trusting Go in the Storm – Waiting for God to answer the “WHY” in a tragic loss we reflect back on the ordeal Job went through when he lost everything. What can we learn about suffering from Job?
When Your World is Turned Upside-down

Why does God permit suffering? What happens when tragedy strikes and the foundation of our world is rocked to its core? Read about how this author is learning to trust God in the storm.
Are We in the End Times?

There are a lot of people discussing end times events and questioning whether we are living in the last days. With the world facing numerous challenges, from natural disasters to global conflicts, it’s no wonder that many are questioning whether we are on the brink of Armageddon as told in the Bible.
Reflections on Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of great meaning for Christians worldwide, marking the pivotal moment in the history when Jesus Christ willingly suffered and died on the cross for the sins of humanity. This recognition of this solemn occasion, observed as a time of reflection, gratitude, and reverence, dates back to at least the 4th…
Understanding Baptism and Salvation

The idea of being “saved” is central to Christianity, yet it remains unclear or even confusing to many people. Christians often speak about salvation, but what exactly does it mean to be saved? Saved from what? And how does someone receive this salvation? What role does baptism play in the saving?
What Does it Mean – The Plan of God

I have heard many times someone commenting on an event or tragedy saying it “must have been in God’s plan.” Can we say that the loving God of the universe, sovereign in justice and complete in wisdom plans for individuals to experience misfortune and tragedy? Does that make Him capricious? If you are a Christian,…
Communicating with Precision in a Changing World

Language is the lifeblood of human communication and understanding. The words we choose to express our thoughts, beliefs, and ideas matter immensely. As our society continually evolves, the meanings of words can shift and diverge from their original intentions. Words like respect, justice and freedom have multiple nuanced meanings, often creating a tangled web of…
Reasoning God’s Existence from First Principles

As skepticism and secularism gain more traction in our world today, establishing a rational defense of belief in God and Jesus Christ has become increasingly important. The principles of first principles reasoning, foundational to philosophy and science alike, offer a compelling avenue to ground such an argument providing convincing reasoning for this belief.
The Timeless Story of Christmas: Reflections on Jesus’ Birth

As we gather for this festive season our homes are filled with the warmth of family, perhaps surrounded by children and grandchildren. The Christmas tree stands adorned with twinkling lights, its branches sheltering a collection of brightly wrapped packages. Laughter, good food, and festive fun are the order of the day. Yet, amidst these delightful…
Bridging Testaments: The Christmas Narrative

The story of Christmas is more than a heartwarming narrative about a young family and their special baby; it is a pivotal event bridging the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This unity, often overlooked, is essential to understanding the full story of Jesus Christ that spans the entire Bible. At the heart of…
Twelve Things That Will Surprise You About Christmas

A popular Christmas song you might hear during the season would be the twelve days of Christmas. You know the one – “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Let me change this up just a little this year as I present the twelve things people generally get wrong about…
Temple Encounter with Simon and Anna: A Christmas Story

The story of Jesus’ birth is told with profound simplicity in the Gospel of Luke. It narrates the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the appearance of angels to shepherds, and the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Within this larger narrative, the Bible often presents smaller, yet significant stories, that shine light on the miraculous…