Devotional Thought for Today 04/20/2022

PSALM 16 CONTEXT: The (AMP) version calls this A [a]Mikhtam of David [probably intended to record memorable thoughts]. While the (NBLA) Version heading reads, El Señor, herencia del justo en vida y en muerte The Lord, inheritance of the righteous in life and in death. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: This psalm has something … More Devotional Thought for Today 04/20/2022

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

As the title suggests this blog is directed at Preachers/Teachers but I believe it is applicable to all. While I do not doubt that God through the Holy Spirit speaks to folks even today, this phrase has become a catch-all for those who do anything in the name of God without the blessing of God … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover

American Minute with Bill Federer Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover — Resurrected on Feast of First Fruits – “I know that my Redeemer liveth” In his Easter Address, April 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan stated: “This week Jewish families and friends have been celebrating Passover … Its observance reminds all of us that the struggle for freedom and the battle against … More Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover

Devotional Thought for Today – 04/16/2022

The question of who crucified Jesus has been debated for centuries and continues today. The Jews demanded His death but the Romans carried out His execution. The better Theological or Biblical question is who is responsible for Jesus’s crucifixion. Romans 3:21-26, Romans 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24-25, 1 Peter 3:18 The above scripture … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/16/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 04/13/2022

Jeremiah 17:9-10, John 16:8-11 Spurgeon’s statement makes 5 unmistakable declarations: Human will on its own is deprave, evil and set toward mischief The Holy Spirit is critical to man’s reconciliation with God The Holy Spirit convicts men of their depravity No man will ever seek Christ on his own accord No man will ever accept … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/13/2022

A PATTERN OF PRAYER — PARTS 1-3

Citizen Tom Welcome to Conservative commentary and Christian prayers from Gainesville, Virginia. That’s OUTSIDE the Beltway. Relief print of Daniel’s prayer by Edward Poynter, 1865. Daniel 6 describes how Daniel prayed even though threatened with death, while Daniel 9 records a prayer that he prayed.(from Prayer in the Hebrew Bible) A PATTERN OF PRAYER — PART 1 citizentom.com/2022/02/16/a-p… A PATTERN OF PRAYER — PART 2 citizentom.com/2022/03/03/a-p… … More A PATTERN OF PRAYER — PARTS 1-3

No celebration of anything ‘white’ in the lead-up to Resurrection Day

Can you imagine the national backlash if the sign read Fasting from Blackness? This is not only UNBIBLICAL, it is just plain stupid. It has nothing to do with Christianity, the Gospel, or the indwelling Holy Spirit’s Guidance. First United Church of Oak Park is a merger of two liberal denominations: Church of Christ and United … More No celebration of anything ‘white’ in the lead-up to Resurrection Day

‘I Am the Master of My Faith’: How Dumping Christianity Is Trending

A trendy, new hashtag tempts Christians to look wise in the world’s eyes. “There are 293,026 posts on Instagram utilizing the hashtag #deconstruction,” reported apologetics writer Alisa Childers earlier this year. “The vast majority are from people who’ve deconverted from Christianity, become progressive Christians, embraced same-sex marriage and relationships, rejected core historic doctrines of the faith, or … More ‘I Am the Master of My Faith’: How Dumping Christianity Is Trending