Category: Discernment

Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

July 9, 2024

. It is important for American Christians to understand that much of the discussion about “Christian nationalism” is much ado about nothing. David Closson is director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. Over the last few years, the term “Christian nationalism” has received outsized attention in American political discourse. Although the … More Rightly ordered patriotism is not Christian nationalism

Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

July 8, 2024

The Politics of Pericles – American Minute with Bill Federer EXTRACT: “This is the old trick of those who would usurp the government of their country. In the name of democracy, they speak, warning the people against the influence of wealth and the danger of aristocracy. History, ancient and modern, is full of such examples … More Beware of leaders professing devotion to “democracy”:

Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

July 2, 2024

Yesterday’s posts included one from Todd Linn, entitled, Grace: Common And Effectual. The theme was soteriology, the study of the doctrine of salvation. As I have noted before some 231 million Americans claim to be “Christian” and therefore saved by Grace. The question is are they assured of that Salvation? 2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians … More Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Devotional Thought – Times of Crisis – 06/27/2024

June 27, 2024

In today’s society, it is nearly impossible to not know someone in Crisis on any given day. The reasons or subjects of the crisis can be many things. Most folks today equate all suffering as a moment of crisis or calamity. Yet nowhere does the Bible promise an easy-peasy life for true Christians. In fact, … More Devotional Thought – Times of Crisis – 06/27/2024

Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 6 (Conclusion) – 06/25/2024

June 25, 2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 REVIEW In part one and part two of this series, our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. In that process, we covered the 5 Solas of the … More Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 6 (Conclusion) – 06/25/2024

Devotional Thought – Praising Christ Inadequately – 06/24/2024

June 24, 2024

In many evangelical circles today Praising Christ involves raising your hands in a worship service and getting in tune with the band. Yet Biblically we are called to Praise God (the Triune God) in everything we do and receive. Here are just a few of the over 100 verses that tell us this: Hebrews 13:15, … More Devotional Thought – Praising Christ Inadequately – 06/24/2024

Sunday Devotional/Sermon – “Show me the Money” – 06-23-2024

June 23, 2024

Society today is all about the money. Many of y’all remember the movie Jerry Maguire, where Coba Gooding Jr. tells his sports agent played by Tom Cruise to stop making excuses and just “Show me the Money.” Unfortunately, many “Christians” or those calling themselves such, are caught up in the need for material gain. They … More Sunday Devotional/Sermon – “Show me the Money” – 06-23-2024

Friday’s Featured Quote – “All Things and All Men?” – 06/21/2024

June 21, 2024

We have a saying in Disaster Relief scenarios “Sempre Gumby, Always Flexible.” Was this what Paul was saying in our main text today? Is he saying we should be “completely flexible” when dealing with “All Men?” As a stand-alone verse, one could (without any study) make that assumption. We must note that Paul was writing … More Friday’s Featured Quote – “All Things and All Men?” – 06/21/2024