A Believer’s Cry for America
I sometimes hear believers proclaim that America has a special place in God’s heart, that we are different and more favored than other nations. I wonder how that makes them feel, and I wonder where the notion comes from.
We Are Called to Defend Truth
Soon after Saul’s Damascus Road experience he begins his new ministry in earnest. We can imagine the surprise and understand the initial mistrust of those he set out to persecute when he instead rises to defend Jesus and proclaim Him as our Liberator. What enabled Saul, later to be Paul , to step into his new role and purpose so quickly and so powerfully?
How Should A Believer Respond to Coronavirus?
Our world is in a mess right now. People are sick, many are dying, economies are broken, unemployment is high, fear and anxiety are on a rampage. Not sure about that last? Go to the store and try to find basic goods. Fear and anxiety are most definitely on the move.
I Long to Live in the Light
I just finished Jonathan Cahn’s “The Paradigm.” If you have not read it, the book traces America’s path from being a God loving nation (David’s reign) to a nation that rejects God (Ahab’s reign). The closing chapter resonated.
We Are Responsible for What We Believe
Too many believers accept anything they hear from the pulpit, see on YouTube, or read in the latest popular book. Abandoning our responsibility to test and prove what we are taught is risky business, leaving us open to being influenced incorrectly, or adopting false teaching and doctrine.
Reading the Bible Through in One Year
2019 is the first year of my life that I’ve managed to read the entire Bible through in one year. I made this a goal at the start of the year and managed to complete the reading in early December, even though there were several periods where I did not read for days (illness, travel, the occasional too busy day, etc.).
Knowing We Do Not Understand – The Hardness of Our Hearts
Jesus’ disciples, His most intimate relationships and those closest to him, did not understand. In this they are like us.
Evil Must Bow to God
As sons of God we are joint heirs with Christ. What attends the throne for him attends for us as well, but we must be righteous and holy (sanctified) in our own position in order to exercise the full measure of our status as sons.