My wife Diana and I were privileged to be able to attend a pre-screening of War Room, the latest movie from Provident Films and the Kendrick Brothers (Sherwood Pictures/Sherwood Baptist Church of Albany, Georgia). Other movies form this line include Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous. This film, like some of the previous films … Continue reading War Room – A Film on the Power of Prayer
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Soft, Gushy, Dead Faith and the Modern Church
There is a disease in this nation (spreading around the globe) that is far worse than Ebola. This disease doesn't typically ravage you physical health quite as directly as Ebola or other viral diseases, yet it most certainly leads to death.This disease is Dead Faith.This is the disease that James wrote of in James 2 that … Continue reading Soft, Gushy, Dead Faith and the Modern Church
What Do We Cling To?
In checking the church mail at the Post Office this morning, I encountered a gentleman who appeared to me to be 80+ years old and in bad health. His voice sounded like a someone with a serious case of pneumonia, and indeed he was coughing almost constantly. He also had an oxygen bottle "in-tow". He … Continue reading What Do We Cling To?
More Than You Can Bear?
There are several verses of Scripture that are so abused as to make them take on a whole, incorrect life of their own. One such verse is 1 Corinthians 10:13. If I had a dollar for every time I have heard well-intentioned folks (including some preachers!) who have said that this verse means that "God … Continue reading More Than You Can Bear?
You CALVINIST!
I have been called many things in my life! Sometimes those names have been honest errors in saying my real name. But more often than not, the names I have been called have been meant to be derogatory in nature. One name with such meaning I have been called is "fundamentalist" - and while some might … Continue reading You CALVINIST!
We All Have A Testimony
The Testimony of Israel includes both great and glorious times of faithfulness and devotion to the One True God, as well as many times of great apostacy where they as a nation were completely unfaithful to God, and walking far outside of God's Word and leadership. Yet it is through the Jewish people, and the … Continue reading We All Have A Testimony
Contending For Christ 