When Jesus came down from the mountain after His transfiguration, He encountered a desperate father whose demon-possessed son needed healing. The father had already approached Jesus' disciples for help, but they couldn't cast out the demon. This failure, despite their previous success with similar situations, reveals profound truths about what real faith actually looks like.  Read More

Should Christians Support Israel? What does it really mean to “support” Israel—and who is Israel according to God? We break it down from a Biblical perspective, exploring God’s calling for Israel and what He calls Christians to do in response. Don’t miss this deep look at faith, obedience, and truth.  Read More

In Episode 5 of the Faith Between Sundays Podcast, we tackle some of the hardest questions believers face: • Why some healings in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark were instant—and others weren’t • What Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” teaches us • Whether anxiety is spiritual, biological, or both • If medication means a lack of faith • How to trust God when prayers feel unanswered  Read More

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Are there really inconsistencies, or do they disappear when you understand context, culture, genre, and the authors’ perspectives? We walk through the most frequently cited examples—including Genesis 1 vs. 2, the flood timeline, God “changing His mind,” faith vs. works, the temptation of Jesus, different resurrection details, conflicting genealogies, generational curses, and more—explaining why each resolves cleanly when read carefully. The Bible is not an encyclopedia; it’s one unified story of redemption through Jesus. Minor differences in eyewitness accounts actually strengthen its reliability. The core message—sin, salvation, Christ’s death and resurrection—remains unmistakably clear.  Read More

Many Christians wonder why there are so many Bible translations if Scripture is God’s Word. The answer lies in history: the Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and translation has always been necessary to make it accessible. Even Jesus quoted Scripture using the Greek Septuagint, such as when He summarized the greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5). This shows that faithful translation is not a compromise, but part of how God’s Word has been preserved and passed down through generations.  Read More

How do I know which denomination to choose? Let’s explore what makes a church faithful: it follows Scripture, points to Jesus, encourages mission, and nurtures a life of faith.  Read More

An Angry God and a Patient Jesus? Making Sense of God’s Character Across the Testaments One of the most common struggles people have when reading the Bible is the feeling that the Old Testament presents a God who is angry, severe, and quick to judge—while the New Testament shows a Jesus who is patient, gentle, and endlessly loving. Some even wonder, “Are these the same God?” It’s an understandable question. If you lift certain verses out of their context—especially from the Old Testament—you can easily build a collage of God’s judgment that seems overwhelming. But a collage isn’t a story. And Scripture tells a story. Once we zoom out, a far clearer picture emerges.  Read More

Life often throws storms we don’t expect. The disciples faced one on a familiar lake, exhausted, terrified, and stuck in waves they couldn’t control. Then Jesus appeared—walking on the water—and said, “Don’t be afraid. Take courage. I am here.” Faith isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s trusting God’s truth even when the storm rages. Like Peter, when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can step out in faith—sometimes literally—and do the impossible. Sometimes, you just have to faith it till you make it.  Read More

What happens when you believe in Jesus- but still have doubts? How does God respond to us when we doubt? Can doubt actually be the very vehicle that moves us into a deeper, more authentic, faith?  Read More

Ever wondered why people still talk about Jesus centuries later? This article dives into five super intriguing reasons, backed by solid historical evidence, that might just spark your curiosity. Think ancient manuscripts and non-Christian historians like Josephus spilling the tea on Jesus’ life and death. Cool archaeological finds, like the Pilate Stone, totally vibe with the Bible’s story. Plus, how did Christianity blow up so fast despite crazy persecution? The apostles’ bold eyewitness accounts—many dying for what they saw—add serious weight. And that empty tomb? Even skeptics are like, “Huh, something’s up.” Check it out for a fresh take on an old story!  Read More

This document contains teaching on New Testament Spiritual Gifts created by Pastor Cynthia Scharadin....  Read More