Posts by Kevin Schaal

Revelation 5:9 In the last twenty years, major cities across the United States have experienced a dramatic influx of immigrants—both legal and illegal—from every corner of the globe. My own neighborhood is now 75% Indian. Yet, fundamental churches have not excelled at reaching these domestic ethnic communities. We are far more comfortable ministering to “our…

Be careful not to confuse soteriology with progressive or experiential sanctification. While both are essential aspects of the believer’s relationship with God, they are not the same. I see “discernment” articles on the internet criticizing classic Christian books by attacking fellowship principles as if they are salvation principles. Confusing the two can lead to theological…

In an age where information is abundant and attention spans are short, the pulpit remains a sacred space where truth is proclaimed and lives are transformed. Yet, not all preaching is created equal. Some sermons stir the soul, while others barely register. What makes the difference? Why do some messages feel alive while others fall…

The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem,…

I arrived home yesterday from two weeks of ministry in the Philippines.  Sandy and I were able to minister in two FBFI related meetings, one in Cebu hosted by Pastor Rogelio Baladjay at Bible Baptist Fellowship Church in Mandaue. The church is an energetic and active congregation, and they treated us with such a servant’s…

What we often presume. Our imagination about the world prior to the Great Flood is likely highly inaccurate. We typically think of a planet sparsely populated with limited technological advancements and primitive living conditions. We might speculate that it was more advanced than we typically consider, but nothing like our modern age. Looking at the…

Let me introduce you to Jay Jay and Alex. God began to change their lives on Easter Sunday of 2024 when they attended church at the invitation of Alex’s parents. Last Sunday, Jay Jay was baptized, and Alex rejoined our church.  That day was the culmination of a year-long journey in their lives, and years…

It is possible.  In fact, you likely have been a mouthpiece for Satan at one point or another in your Christian life. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be…

This message is scrawled on a prayer request card, sitting in front of me on my desk.  Tears come to my eyes as I read it.  I just ask the Lord help me thru this mental storm I’m going thru myself and give me, my mom, my grandma, and my siblings the strength to go…