Joseph M. Jordan 
As a Christian and pastor, I love teaching about the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. I was preparing a sermon the other day about this topic, and I noticed that blood is not only referred to in the crucifixion but throughout the Bible. This got me curious, and I asked myself, “How many … Read more
As a youth minister and avid environmentalist, I love bringing these two aspects of my life together. This is especially true in my Bible Study classes since not many believers understand just how nearly everything in nature is linked to the Bible and has meaning. For this week’s class, we covered rainbows. To start the … Read more
In our last monthly pastoral fellowship, a question on Predestination was raised. One of the pastors said he had encountered the question severally among his congregants and wanted to find the best approach. Having encountered the topic in the past, I had conducted numerous studies and took the time to explain the subject’s great importance … Read more
As a Pastor, I facilitate several conferences. During a Q&A session, someone asked me, “Is it right for Christians to protest against social issues?” I found this question insightful and took advantage of it to teach about Godly Wisdom and its value for Christians. Later, to satisfy my curiosity and prepare for our Bible trivia, … Read more
As a pastor, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the law and how it ties into our salvation. However, studying the law can be cumbersome. As such, Jesus’ summary of the law- loving God and our neighbors- makes it easy to study the law. During one such session, I sought to find out, “How many … Read more
As a Christian and pastor, I like listening to podcasts from other believers since it expands my knowledge of the word of God. The other day, I heard the podcaster say God’s Grace is sufficient. This made me think about how the term grace is overused but under-defined. So, I decided to explore more about … Read more
In my younger years, there was a time I was angry with God and the world due to various happenings in my life, and I can tell you that it’s not a good place to be, mainly because it took me a long time to finally find the grace to extend forgiveness to others and … Read more
Even as a born-again minister of the gospel, I still find it difficult to apologize. That’s mainly because I think I’m always right. This prideful attitude is completely annoying to my wife. Over the years, I’ve learned the art of humility, yet I still feel proud of the life I’ve built for my family. These … Read more
For my last Bible Studies class, I wanted to uncover what God’s names mean in the Bible. While many times in song and prayer, we refer to Him using different titles, I realized not many believers understand what they mean. Some are even unaware that they originated from the Bible. I knew this was a … Read more
Years ago, during my theology studies in college, I was intrigued by the narrative of Rahab as told in the Bible. The fascinating story of a prostitute who finds redemption and God’s grace sounded too good to be true, so I researched the subject. I interviewed several college professors and local clergy as part of … Read more