This week, the nation's largest Baptist association, the Southern Baptist Convention, voted this week to firmly and resolutely uphold "God's definition of marriage" as between one man and one woman in a lifelong, covenant relationship. Of course, the responses were immediate and often filled with vitriol.But my question (actually a couple), since I did title this … Continue reading Quick Question – Does This Mean That?
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We hear 2 Chronicles 7:14 proclaimed as "the answer" to the ills that face the United States today. Sadly, we hear it often taken out of context and with little emphasis placed on the details it states. So, in this post, I will try to shed some real light on what I believe is the … Continue reading if my people who are called by my name…
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?
Lent?
It is that time of the year again, as we begin the run-up to one of the most symbolically important events in the year for the practicing Christian - Easter. And in that preparatory time, many observe what is called "Lent". There are some conflicting views on what Lent is about and how to "observe" … Continue reading Lent?
Contending For Christ 