We can be born again. In 1974, Annie Herring wrote one of the most beloved songs of the 20th century, ‘Easter Song.’ In an article written for Discipleship Ministries, the author wrote, “According to Annie, Easter Song came about in the spring, around Easter time. She was sitting in front of the piano, and she said to Jesus, ‘You know, Father, I would really like to have a present.’ He answered her, ‘All right, here’s a present.’ And He gave her “Easter Song.” Though the song, ‘Easter Song’ is an amazing present, the real gift is what the song is declaring. “Joy to the world He is risen, Hallelujah!” It…

Because He lives all fear is gone. “ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”  -John 16:33 The early 1970’s was a time of great turmoil for the Whole world including the United States. In the USA, Vietnam protests were turning violent. The deaths of students at Kent State hung in the air. Racial clashes were making the headlines; and the trials concerning the grisly murder of actress Sharon Tate by the hands of Charles Manson and his people were under way. Around the world there were airplane…

…He’s in the world today. There are plenty of religions whose founders and leaders have long passed away and left this world. Yet their followers are content to align their lives to their philosophies and ideologies in hopes of creating a better standard of life for their own temporary time here on earth. There have even been those who agree with and even follow the teachings of Christ without believing in who he is or what he has accomplished. Most of these other religions acknowledge that Jesus lived and was a great teacher or prophet. But is that really enough? Is that really what the world needs? – Philosophies and…