Michael Sturek

There are times when we are on spiritual highs. Some experiences like a retreat, concert or a sermon allows us to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in a very strong and powerful way. During these moments, we can feel invincible in our faith, like nothing could ever possibly

Imagine that you go to your primary care physician for your annual physical and he tells you that you have some form of inoperable cancer and have less than a year to live. You ask him if it is an aggressive form of cancer but are surprised to learn that

John Calvin (1509-1564) was one of the most well-known Christian theologians. He was an important figure who helped continue the protestant reformation after the death of Martin Luther in 1546 and his writings continue to be influential in Reformed denominations to this day. Even if you are not a member

It is common to hear people talk about the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament as if He changed at some point. Usually, they say that the God of the Old Testament is a God full of wrath and anger, but the New Testament

Living most of my life in and around Houston, Texas, I have often wondered how mosquitoes can glorify God. The oppressive heat and humidity of Houston summers make the season bad enough, but the presence of these annoying bugs make it even worse. I joke sometimes that God created mosquitoes

Imagine you learned you were about to receive $10,000 for an unexpected reason. For most people, it would be a very welcomed and appreciated gift that could be used for paying off debt, a nice vacation, or for some other reason. However, for someone like Jeff Bezos, the founder

Imagine I took my wife out for an anniversary dinner and took the liberty of ordering her a rare steak with a side of steamed carrots for the entrée and a slice of apple pie and coffee for dessert. That sounds like a nice way for me to show her

English-speaking Christians have many options when it comes to finding a Bible translation. The Bible study website BibleGateway.com currently offers more than 60 different English translations, from the 21st Century King James Version to Young’s Literal Translation. With so many translations available, it is easy to take it

In the world, we do not always take lying very seriously. We have categories for “little white lies” and “half-truths”. We might be tempted to think it is okay to lie to protect ourselves or to not hurt someone else’s feelings. When we wrap these conditions around lying, we

Have you ever heard anyone talk bad about Jesus? Even those who have not put their faith in Jesus are likely to say he was a good person and teacher, someone to model and respect, even while rejecting that He is God. There are also those who identify as Christians

When tragedy happens, it is common to hear people ask the question, “Where was God?” One common response is, “God could not stop it because He was not powerful enough.” This response denies God’s omnipotence – His absolute power. Another common response is, “God let it happen because he is

In the Christian community the sinfulness of pornography is sometimes downplayed. Many write it off as a harmless way to pass time or to relieve stress. Others say that the Bible only prohibits physical adultery, and that pornography is not explicitly prohibited by God’s Word. We will look closely