Hope Is Not Lost
The personal salvation story of Glenn Parson—member at Valley Forge Baptist. Getting Lost I was raised in a middle-class family. My parents were good people; kind, hard-working, and good-natured. All in all, I had a pretty normal upbrin...
Three Steps Toward Becoming Fearless
Fear is not necessarily a bad thing. Fear is an indicator or alarm system that can help us steer clear of danger. For some of us, this is key in keeping us out of trouble or even out of harm’s way. But for most of us, fear can become a...
Cyrus the Great, You, and Your Faith
“Movers and shakers” exist in every nation in every era. They rise to prominence and wield great influence over people. Cyrus the Great was such a man. As founder and ruler of the vast Persian Empire from 539 B.C. until his death in ...
What is Easter All About
For many people, Easter is another holiday during which to celebrate traditions, to decorate, and to dress in a special outfit. It may even include chocolate, eggs, bunnies, and a big family meal together. But the true reason for celebra...
God’s Power on Display
Why Is Easter So Special? Easter is special, but not because little girls get to wear new dresses and children get to go on Easter egg hunts. Easter is special because of the momentous event that occurred early on that Sunday morning a f...
Joining a New Church
It has been suggested that adults make upwards of 35,000 decisions each day. Some decisions are trivial while others can be life altering. One decision my wife and I made this year has already proved to be life changing: our decision to ...
Are You Believing a Lie?
Have you ever been lied to? I’m sure you have at some point. Lies are misleading and very hurtful. What makes being lied to even worse is when we believe the lie we’ve been told. The result? Mistakes, heartache, wasted time, and un...
Finding the True Light
Growing up in the early 1970s was hard; during the Vietnam conflict, single mothers were commonplace. Eventually, my home life included a stepfather who was violent; he hated the children of a previously married woman—me and my two sibl...
Empowered by His Spirit
So much confusion and controversy surround the topic of the Holy Spirit. Most people don’t understand who He is. Yet the Word of God describes the Christian’s new best friend as the Holy Spirit of God. In John 14, Jesus told His disc...
The Year That Changed My Life
If someone were to ask, “What has been a life-changing experience for you?” what would you say? When I think of various experiences I’ve had in my life, one of the most life-changing for me was the opportunity to be a missionary te...
Can I Trust the Bible?
Do you already trust the Bible but want additional “evidence” to bolster your faith, or do you question whether or not the Bible is trustworthy and want to sincerely investigate the matter further? In either case, you’ll find help ...
Helping People Change
Do you like change? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t! Change can be disruptive to our schedules. It can be discouraging to our spirits or even destructive to our mental/emotional well-being! Let’s face it, some change...