Does Prayer Actually Do Anything?

Jesus makes outrageous claims about prayer.  Ask and it will be given to you.  Seek and you will find.  Knock and the door will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7).  He doesn’t say “Ask and it might be given, seek and you might find, knock...

Outreach Goal Met in Record Time

          Three weeks ago I announced that the Elders set a goal for 20% growth in attendance by Easter Sunday.  We then exceeded that goal the next two Sundays.  So I’m announcing we can now declare victory...

Is Sex Outside of Marriage a Sin?

A friend who is a new believer asked me this question.  He and his girlfriend were in a discipleship group my wife and I were leading, and both of them were getting more and more excited about their new life with Christ.  My friend was also experiencing...

Is it OK for Christians to Use Marijuana?

Only recently has it even occurred to me to address this topic.  But now that 18 states including New York have legalized marijuana for recreational use, we should consider the morality of using this psycho-active drug.  Let’s start with basics.  Morality...

Henrietta’s Unique Gospel Opportunity

It was heart-breaking to hear the stories of Afghani students whose families were left behind in Afghanistan.  I spoke with Ibrahim, a student at RIT, at a welcome picnic for international students our church hosted last month.  He had already come back for...