While I was in high school, I made the decision that when I grew up I wanted to be a gospel preacher. So at that point, I began writing religious articles. I did not care for writing in school, and was never a gifted writer, so I needed to start practicing and improving my skills. [...]
Preaching and Writing
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 2:14 am by Andy Sochor
Advice to Young Preachers
Posted on September 7, 2011 at 1:58 am by Andy Sochor
Some might wonder how it is that someone like myself — a thirty year old with no “full-time” preaching experience — would be so bold as to hand out advice to young preachers (many of whom would be my peers). I am not so arrogant that I think I have wisdom that compares with a [...]
Blessings and Burdens of Spiritual Independence
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm by Andy Sochor
Earlier this week, Americans celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day when the thirteen colonies declared their independence from England. In breaking ties, the colonies affirmed that they were able to govern themselves and no longer needed to be dependent upon a distant monarch.
There were certainly blessings that came from this independence. The most notable were [...]
The Missing Prophet
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:30 pm by Andy Sochor
As David neared the end of his life, one of his sons, Adonijah, presumed to make himself king in David’s place (1 Kings 1:5). However, both David and the Lord indicated that Solomon should be king (1 Kings 1:17; 1 Chronicles 22:9-10). In the end, Solomon succeeded David on the throne (1 Kings 1:39) and [...]
A Noble Reception of the Gospel
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 7:37 am by Andy Sochor
After being run out of town in Thessalonica, Paul was sent to Berea. Here he continued doing the very thing that had previously stirred up opposition against him – teaching the gospel (Acts 17:1-5,10). Fortunately, these individuals in Berea were “more noble-minded” than the ones Paul encountered in the last city. What was it that [...]
The Hand of God was Upon Ezra
Posted on May 23, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Andy Sochor
Following the Babylonian captivity, the Jews were allowed to return to their homeland and, with the blessing of the king of Persia, rebuild the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, was sent back to the land after the temple was completed. During this time God was with him. The Scriptures also explain why God was [...]
Read Through the Bible in 2010
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 2:03 am by Andy Sochor
The new year is upon us. Many people are making resolutions. A good number of them will be making the resolution to spend more time studying the Bible or even to read through the Bible. If that’s what you’ve decided to do (and it is certainly a worthwhile exercise), here are a few resources online [...]
