Michael Sturek

Michael enjoys studying God’s word with his wife Teresa, reading books from authors such as John Piper, Timothy Keller and Michael Horton and he loves music and prison ministry.

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Bible Biographies

Why the Lion of the Tribe of Judah? Part 1

“And one of the elders said to me, ‘Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals’” (Revelation 5:5). This is one of the great announcements in the Book of

Bible Biographies

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 2

Last time we introduced one of the most complex but unknown characters of the Bible, Joab the captain of David’s army. If you have not read part one of the story, please read that first [https://www.truechristianmagazine.org/joab-a-character-study-part-1/]. This is the conclusion of his life. More Self-Serving

Bible Biographies

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 1

1 Kings 2:28-35 tells the end of the life of Joab, describing him running “to the tabernacle and holding fast to the horns of the altar” in verse 28. He hoped this would protect him from being killed by King Solomon’s bodyguard Benaiah. You may not recognize the

Devotionals

David’s Prayer of Repentance and Restoration

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart,

Articles

God's Love Does Not Always Make Sense

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

Articles

Is It That Bad?

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