WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

When sinners become intolerant of those who voice opposition to their sinning, they often react by forcing their beliefs upon others, especially those who object. Since the object of a constitutional republic is to protect the individual’s right to practice his or her own beliefs, such intolerance is a direct assault on the republic, and … More WHY WOULD A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC FAIL?

Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Gallup: About one-third of Americans attend worship weekly or ‘almost weekly,’ a drop from 2001-03 By Mark A. Kellner – The Washington Times – Monday, March 25, 2024 The percentage of Americans who attend weekly worship services has fallen sharply over the past 20 years, a new Gallup poll shows. Thirty percent of respondents said they attend services weekly or … More Weekly worship attendance or ‘almost weekly,’

Devotional Thought -“Liberalism” – 03/21/2024

Liberalism (theological). Movement in Protestant theology since the nineteenth century that is dominated by the goal of modifying Christianity so as to make it consistent with modern culture and science. Liberalism rejects the traditional view of Scripture as an authoritative propositional revelation from God in favor of a view that sees revelation as a record … More Devotional Thought -“Liberalism” – 03/21/2024

Changing America

There seems to me at least to be a lot of folks speaking out about how BAD the United States of America is these days. Patriotism is a taboo word in some circles and in others looks nothing like that which I grew up with in the 50s and 60s. I read the following from … More Changing America

Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/10/2023

Most folks even non-Christians know John 3:16, but few true Christians understand the context of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:9-21). One of the key verses in that conversation is our main text for today. JOHN 3:19 JOHN 3 A.W. Pink’s exposition of John 3:9-21 is one of the best I have found. … More Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/10/2023

Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Many utter the phrase “God told me” or “God said to me” without thinking twice about how listeners hear those words. Most preachers and teachers use the phrase to mean God made clear to them how to live in light of a particular situation. … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/30/2023

From the Liberality which says that everybody is right; From the Charity which forbids us to say that anybody is wrong; From the Peace which is bought at the expense of Truth— May the good Lord deliver us—J.C. Ryle (1816-1900), Anglican bishop, Liverpool Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/30/2023

Daily Devotional – 05/29/2023- Remembrance

As you know I am a STRONG advocate for always using the Whole Counsel Of God. Recently I read some posts online that implied verses like Genesis 19:23-26, Luke 17:26-32 and Philippians 3:12-14 all point to the fact that “Christians” should never look to the Past.  This is a FALSE TEACHING! – Mike “Freedom is a fragile thing and … More Daily Devotional – 05/29/2023- Remembrance