If we are faithless, He remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.—2 Timothy 2:13 He Is Trustworthy This verse pictures a radically different way of living, one not natural to most of us. Most human beings buy into a view of life characterized by the “life is on your shoulders,” “you make or break your life,” … More Rest in God’s Faithfulness, Not Yours
few things are more responsible for the widespread immorality, and corresponding cultural rot, that currently plagues America than are the godless government schools. On schools, the Father of the Reformation, Martin Luther, said: I am much afraid that the universities will prove to be the great gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining … More A Challenge to the Modern Church: Invest in Christian Education!
With modern churches, at least in the US looking more and more like entertainment centers maybe it is about time to revisit the Word of God and see its example and purpose for a church. – Mike Question: “What is the purpose of the church?” Answer: Acts 2:42 could be considered a purpose statement for the … More What is the purpose of the church?
Paul in the second chapter of his First Epistle to Timothy makes two clear points here. One is one prayer and the other how believers ought to conduct themselves in and out of the church. I exhort therefore, Paul knew there were two primary parts to worship, ministering of the Word and prayer. Here he … More Devotional Thought for Today 06/04/2021
Is your city on the list? Not surprisingly all but TWO of the cities are in the Southern US. Interestingly mine is on the list and it is also the murder capital of the US (per capita). Periodically, Barna zooms in from nationally representative data on the Church to focus specifically on U.S. cities, equipping … More The U.S. Cities Most Committed to Weekly Bible-Reading & Prayer
On Tuesday, just one month after Lubbock, Texas became the state’s largest sanctuary city for the unborn (and the only sanctuary city for the unborn with an active abortion clinic), Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas agreed to stop performing abortions within the city limits. This announcement came after a federal district judge dismissed Planned Parenthood’s … More God Bless (Lubbock) Texas!
Hebrews 9 This chapter has has one theme, the old and new covenants, with two major divisions, v.1-10 the old and v.11-28 the new. Matthew Henry further refines them as The Jewish tabernacle and its utensils. (1-5) Their use and meaning. (6-10) These fulfilled in Christ. (11-22) The necessity, superior dignity, and power of his … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/02/2021
Interesting look at the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Lord’s prayer is foundational teaching on prayer in the Bible. It is a prayer that has been prayed both privately as well as in corporate worship for thousands of years. The Lord’s prayer is often said in unison at our church … More The Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer
Because everyone is made in the image and likeness of God, we have a responsibility to honor them as such. Even those we think are very, very wrong… SOURCE: https://breakpoint.org/president-bidens-stutter-and-the-image-of-god/?
Here is a lengthy series from John Macarthur’s Grace to You Ministry blog, on Divine Compassion. Since there are 28 separate entries I suggest you read one a day for 4 weeks. Let me know which one resonated the most with you and I will respond in kind. The God Who Understands Boldly Approaching the … More Divine Compassion
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