Many people say they love Jesus but rarely open their Bibles. Instead, they believe what feels right rather than what God says. The Bible warns us about this danger. If we truly love Jesus, we should want to know His Word, believe it, and obey it.
The author reflects on the impact of September 11, 2001, expressing concerns about the lessons learned in its aftermath. While America introduced significant security changes and military actions, the discourse surrounding Islam and Christianity remains confused. The author emphasizes that hope should rest in Jesus Christ and urges Christians to actively live out their faith rather than becoming politically entangled.
The content discusses the decline of society's commitment to truth, emphasizing how media manipulation and political agendas foster division and misinformation. It critiques the culture of accepting unfounded claims and the dangers of tribalism. The piece calls for a return to valuing truth over winning arguments, particularly among Christians.
Biblical church membership is essential for believers, fostering accountability, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Isolation from a local church is spiritually dangerous and disobedient. Active participation in fellowship reflects commitment to Christ and His body, ensuring a healthy Christian life.
The author reflects on the significance of church names, noting that they once indicated clear beliefs. The rise of "non-denominationalism" has muddled this clarity, often disguising underlying doctrinal similarities. The plea is for churches to embrace their historical identities or clearly articulate their beliefs to foster trust and transparency.
We are living in an age that is not merely confused about truth—it is openly hostile to it. Another incident involving federal law enforcement (ICE) recently occurred, where a protester showed up armed, attempted to draw that handgun while resisting arrest, and was shot. Of course, before facts could be carefully examined, the internet erupted … Continue reading Loving Darkness, Hating Light: Truth in an Age of Outrage
“What is a pastor?” That question deserves far more thought than it is often given. For some—depending on church structure—a pastor is viewed primarily as an appointed leader, something akin to a CEO of a local religious organization, installed by a denomination or governing body to manage the operation of the church. For others, especially … Continue reading What Is A Pastor?
We live in a time when the word injustice gets thrown around constantly. Scroll social media for five minutes, and you’ll find someone chanting, “No justice, no peace!” or insisting that their inconvenience, mistreatment, or disagreement proves the world is unfair. And to be sure, true injustice does exist. People suffer. Systems fail. Hearts break. … Continue reading THE INJUSTICE OF THE CROSS: What Most Never Consider
Dear Brethren in Christ, I write to you today with a heart full of love, concern, and a deep desire to see not only our church fellowship grow in Christlikeness and unity, but to see the growth and glorious witness of Churches in general to impact our communities wherever you may be. It is my … Continue reading A Pastoral Letter on the Use of Our Words
Loss of salvation or scribes guilty of the offense addressed? In my morning musings and reading, I came upon Revelation 22, and verse 19 in particular. Every time I read this passage, I think back to many arguments over theology, with the key doctrine of “Eternal Security of the Believer”. Over the years, I have … Continue reading The Irony of Revelation 22:19
