Joseph M. Jordan 
Since I was raised in a family of pastors, I was taught different virtues and vices by my fatherand grandfather, who are both pastors. One of the vices that they warned me against growingup was jealousy. I later learned that most people assume those jealous of others have acharacter flaw as they envy something they … Read more
As a theologian and pastor with years of experience in the Christian ministry, I find the Amishpeople quite interesting. They live on vast tracts of land and sell organic foods and high-quality,handcrafted furniture. Through my interaction with this group, I discovered that they do notseem to collect social benefits or use public schools. This led … Read more
When I was young, my father, who is a pastor, used to read me Bible stories. One of the storiesI found quite intriguing was Noah building the ark. I remember wondering how one man couldbuild a vessel capable of carrying a pair of all the animal species in the world. I also asked him,“how long … Read more
One core teaching of the scripture is that our tongue is a powerful organ, as the words that come from it can either build or destroy. Christ is clear that whatever comes out of our mouths reflects what is abundant in our hearts. That is not to say that Christians do not get angry and … Read more
Protestantism and Lutheranism are two sects of Christianity that emerged after the Protestantism Reformation. What people seek to understand in the Lutheran vs. Protestant debate is whether they have different beliefs. Protestantism and Lutheranism have shared beliefs, values, and practices. However, the two also differ in several ways. One of the major differences between Protestantism … Read more
As a born again Christian and preacher working closely with other believers, I understand theimportance of loyalty. Every time I read the scripture and come across the story of Judasbetraying Jesus, I fail to understand how this happened. The Bible says that this betrayal did notsurprise Jesus as he knew Judas would sell him. This … Read more
When people think about heaven, many typically wonder if their relationships will still exist there if both parties make it to heaven. Many married folks usually ponder if they’ll still know each other in heaven and whether their marriage and special bond will still exist. Some wonder if they can get married in heaven. So, … Read more
Heaven is one of the most mysterious places. Many wonder where this wonderful place is located and how far it could be from earth. While some people think Heaven is so far from earth, others think it is just nearby, only that we cannot see it with our physical eyes. But how far is Heaven … Read more
According to popular description, a “soul tie” is a connection or union between two souls, mainly through sexual relations. It is a mystical or spiritual bond between two souls, which may lead to feelings of obsession, infatuation, and “love.” According to the modern world today, soul ties are deep connections or attachments one has for … Read more
Over centuries, there have been many discussions concerning Jesus’ appearance. Over the years, there has been a standard description of his appearance: tall, with long brown hair, blue eyes, and a slim figure. The roles played as Jesus in movies give him an attractive appearance. Recently, there have been reports challenging this perception. Therefore, we … Read more