Intro to the book Colossae resides in modern Turkey. By Paul's day the city had collapsed, and it's former glory was long gone. An earthquake leveled Colossae, and then the…
Rick SotoMarch 1, 2019
*Jesus is great *Many are the boasts of men, but no man can guarantee his own life, or the life of another, but Jesus can. I treasure the hymn penned…
Rick SotoNovember 16, 2018
Acts 24 records Paul's defense before Governor Felix, and in that defense Paul demonstrates what 100% Jesus looks like. Jesus on the cross did not give 2%. Jesus on the…
Rick SotoAugust 5, 2018
A Jesus encounter takes place when you find what you are looking for. Most look for things in all the wrong places. Jesus solves that problem. v.1-10 Apollos, seen in…
Rick SotoJune 21, 2018
People outside the faith can have significant friendships, being loyal and close to loved ones is not something unique to believers. What is unique is the spiritual quality those relationships…
Rick SotoJune 4, 2018
Hi I’m Rick.
I am a Pastor, Missionary and Blogger.
Writing commentary became my way of overcoming stress and anxiety, plus it kept me focused on Jesus. Through the years I hosted day long retreats where I shared the latest from my research, and enjoyed seeing what God was doing.
Eventually I decided to formalize my work and created this site as a way to do so.