Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXXVI

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12   “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (v.10) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXXVI

In The News

From Riots to Repentance They were the biggest gatherings, by far, but in Washington, D.C., where one reporter said it “felt as if the entire city had emptied into downtown,” the atmosphere felt different. Calmer. Despite the steady stream of crowds outside the White House, there were some signs of summer nights from simpler times. … More In The News

Christian Unity

Is Christian Unity Possible with So Much Disagreement? JOHN STONESTREET Last week, a listener who follows a lot of Christian podcasts, including BreakPoint, wrote us with the following question, troubled by the conflicting opinions among Christians. Here’s how she put it: “In most cases the Christian proponents seem to have a genuine love for Jesus … More Christian Unity

THOU ART GOD

Psalm 90:1-4 (AMP and RVR 1960)  CONTEXT: There are few more profound statements in all of scripture than those spoke by Moses and recorded here; “Thou art {or you are the}God.”  Most bibles have a title by way of introducing many Psalms. This one for example has some of the following: AMP: God’s Eternity and Man’s … More THOU ART GOD

“If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

American Minute with Bill Federer “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police” -Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, quoting Fulbright scholar On February 8, 2011, Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, the Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, observed: “Sometime ago I had a conversation with a Marxist economist from China. He … More “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police”

Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER

Isaiah 1:18-20 AMP and RVR 1960 The book of Isaiah recounts Israel’s ongoing rebellion against God. Despite this God continues to offer them forgiveness and redemption.  Isaiah recounts an ongoing call to repentance, to turn from their evil ways and do what is right before God. Chapter One begins v.1-9 describing that rebellion. Then in … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER