Now is the Time

Recently, I've heard claims—mainly from conservative media in the West—suggesting that the Ukrainian government is persecuting churches. Is this true? In this video, The post Persecution of Christians in Ukraine first appeared on The Suko Family.

America is in an identity crisis. People are searching for their identity and going to all kinds of drastic measures to change their identity in the desperate hope that with a new identity they will finally overcome their feelings of depression,

Unfortunately, as you look around our world it is not hard to find people who are rich, famous, in places of power,

What is true goodness and where does it come from? When my family and I first moved to Ukraine many years ago,

There is something about the worth of the Gospel that is greater than any threat we can face, physically or otherwise.

What is the relationship between risk, God’s glory and God’s calling in our lives. This sermon based upon Isaiah 42:8-9.

We answer your questions about life in Ukraine and what’s going on now here on the ground exactly 2 years after Russia’s invasion on February 24,

The situation in Ukraine continues to draw concern. Winter brings heightened worries about power infrastructure and heating, especially in the face of potential advancements by Russia.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where it seems that terrors are multiplying. None of us want to be in a place of terror and yet we have all been there one way or another.

The Orthodox Church teaches that praying for your dead loved ones helps their soul make the 40 day journey from earth to heaven where along the way they will encounter many devils and 20 testings that will purify their souls and prepare them for heaven.

Today Christina joins me on the podcast to talk about her ministry of counseling both unbelieving and believing. Also we talk about the difference between parenting for the now and parenting for the long-term.

As we think about sharing the gospel with LGBT people let us remember that they are people too. Every one of us is a sinner and every sinner needs Christ.

As we look at the Bible it doesn't take long to find out that the sexuality of mankind as a central part of creation.

When you look at transgenderism you will quickly find many similarities between the terminology they use and gospel terminology. In this episode of The Gospel Today I give talk about transgender vocabulary and how much of their terminology echoes gospel terminology.

In this episode of The Gospel Today I share with you some gospel perspectives on the US pullout from Afghanistan as well as on Coronavirus.

Did you know that your body naturally follows the direction of your eyes? If you're walking, running, riding a bike or driving a car,

We just returned from two months in the US. Whenever we go back to the US I find that I have to adjust to the way of life there.

A crossless Christianity I'm thankful for the strength of many churches in the US but at the same time I realize that we live in a time of great challenge and opposition to the church.

America is in an identity crisis. People are searching for their identity and going to all kinds of drastic measures to change their identity in the desperate hope that with a new identity they will finally overcome their feelings of depression,

What is missing in churches today? Where is the unseen hole? Simply put, we are missing true gospel centered discipleship.

As we celebrate Easter this year we also mark a full year of living during a pandemic. We have all encountered new difficulties because of COVID.

Here’s a story I heard from Radio show host Chris Witts Johnny arrives at school in the morning and his teacher asks him,

Some time ago I took my wedding ring off at home because I wanted to do some exercises and I didn’t want to get my ring scratched up.

Have you ever wondered why there are fewer faithful pastors now than there was 40-50 years ago? In this episode of the podcast I talk about 6 reasons why there is a lack of faithfulness in minsitry.

Recently our oldest son Mishael left us and moved to the US. This is our second child to leave the home.

As with any sin, worry is a perversion of something that was originally good. So how do you know when your planning has crossed the line into worry,

In this episode of The Gospel Today I talk about the blessedness of persecution. I share with you some of the story of Richard Wurmbrand and I talk about how we can prepare ourselves for persecution. 

Worry and anxiety are the weeds of the mind and spirit. Do nothing and they will grow! Leave them alone hoping that they will go away,

Here’s a quick summer update, there will be more to come soon! Here’s a brief overview: Coronavirus situation in Ukraine is getting worse,

“Every culture, every time period, and often every church has a few sins that are considered acceptable. For the patriarchs,

Everyone is getting ready for the biggest Christian holiday of the year. The one Sunday when those who haven’t been to church for months climb out of their den’s to see what the church can offer them.

Friends many people are struggling with worry, fear and anxiety during these unusual times. I decided to record a few chapters from by book “What if…

Everyone seems to be rethinking how they can continue to minister and preach the gospel during these days of quarantine because of the Coronavirus.

In this episode I talk about how Christians should respond to the Coronavirus and how we can use it for the Gospel.

Christina and I decided to ask each other some tough questions about love and marriage. In the end marriage and the gospel are closely tied.

John came with a baptism of repentance, yet Jesus wanted to be baptized by John. If Jesus didn’t need to repent,

How are you planning to input and record gospel goals for your life in 2020? If you have a some helpful suggestions,

As we start 2020 I want to wish many blessings in this new year. In this short episode I talk about the new name for the podcast and a plans for this year.

Looking out over the Evangelical churches today I’m concerned when I see that some of them tend to steer wide of clear gospel preaching in their churches.

I decided to check up on my daughter after she met someone online, married him, and then moved to South America.

“There are different periods in the life of every church and now is one of those times when we just need to focus on strengthening the people who remain in our church rather than trying to share the gospel with unbelievers.” Believe it or not,

If you ask a typical Christian what they need to do in order to grow in their faith the usual answer is,

What is missions mobilization and how do mission agencies really help churches and missionaries do the work of missions? In this episode of “Now Is the Time”

In this episode of Now Is the Time, I answer a common question about the need for formal education for missionaries.

Could it be that successful church planting is really nothing more than good marketing, knowing your demographic, and selling the faith to those you know will listen?

On this episode of “Now Is the Time” Christina and I switch roles and Christina interviews me for my 41st birthday!

In this episode of the podcast I share with you two stories that happened to me in the past week.

What was it like for a child to grow up in the USSR? In this episode of “Now Is the Time”

In this episode of Now Is the Time I share with you 3 ways ministry can endanger your family!

Sermon notes The Missionary Task A Confused Task If we are not careful we can confuse the task of missions and water it down with a thousand good things!

Join us for our sending service on February 11th 6:00 pm at Discovery Baptist Church in Gig Harbor