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Beware Of The Progressive Playbook To ‘Modernize’ Conservative Christian Churches – 06/19/2025

June 18, 2025

This article expounds the danger of letting the world into our churches. The Bible, as Jesus instructs in Matthew 28:18-20, makes it very clear that we are to go therefore into the world and make disciples, not bring therefore the world into our sanctuaries and hope their influence does not disturb the congregation. I may … More Beware Of The Progressive Playbook To ‘Modernize’ Conservative Christian Churches – 06/19/2025

Thursday Thoughts – “Liberty” – 06/05/2025

June 6, 2025

Internet Issues, so a day late This week, we will focus on a single topic: “Liberty.” Throughout my lifetime, the concept of Liberty has evolved from Freedoms granted to the idea of doing as one pleases. As a Christian, I believe “True Liberty” comes only through Christ. As a citizen, I know Liberty has boundaries … More Thursday Thoughts – “Liberty” – 06/05/2025

Devotional – “Who healeth all thy diseases” – 05/31/2025

May 31, 2025

PSALM 103 PSALM 103:3 COMMENT I have never met someone who said no, I am good with my ailment (physical), I do not want to be healed. I have, on the other hand, encountered many who have said they were, in fact, good with their ailment (spiritual) and wanted no part of healing. Although often … More Devotional – “Who healeth all thy diseases” – 05/31/2025

Friday Feature Quote – “Pointing to Christ” – 05/23/2025

May 23, 2025

We seem to think that the OT is only about God’s chosen people, the Nation of Israel, but that is wrong. If you asked the majority of folks (not scholars) who identify as “Christians” where Christ can be found in the Bible, the overwhelming response would be the New Testament. A minority would say both … More Friday Feature Quote – “Pointing to Christ” – 05/23/2025

Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025

May 6, 2025

MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025

Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025

April 21, 2025

ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025

Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025

April 8, 2025

. TOPIC A chosen people for God’s glory! COMMENT/CONTEXT Anyone who reads the Bible is familiar with the Scriptures that refer to the Nation of Israel (Jews in the OT) and the Gentiles (in the NT) as the Chosen or Elect of God. Who are the chosen or elect of God? Are they the same or … More Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025

Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025

April 6, 2025

2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6:4 COMMENTS/CONTEXT This morning in Sunday School, the teacher mentioned how difficult reading someone like Matthew Henry can be. Afterwards, I had a moment to speak to him and relate an experience from many years ago: one of my adult Bible study participants said, “You sure like a lot of … More Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025

Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025

April 2, 2025

Romans 3 Romans 3:10–11 COMMENT and CONTEXT Do you remember yesterday’s devotional when we unpacked Hosea 10:12? We focused on the last two phrases: it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and rains righteousness on you. Looking at today’s text, we should easily see the contradiction in the Bible. Hosea calls people to … More Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025