Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

This toon, “Martyr Hymn Sing,” is one of the few RefToons that is not based on any particular quote or person.  The idea for this toon came from a compilation of accounts of martyrs who went to their death fearlessly praising the Lord. What a testimony! The dialogue between the martyrs suggests that “Death is … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

Conviction vs. Preference in Church Matters

Way of Life Literature Another key to fruitful church membership is to understand the difference between conviction and preference. Conviction is based upon a clear teaching of God’s Word. Preference is not. Preference is a personal opinion. A Christian can have preferences on all sorts of church matters, but he is not at liberty to … More Conviction vs. Preference in Church Matters

Devotional Thought for Today – 10/ May /2023

ROMANS 8 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete): The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the Lord’s people. Ministers are helpers of the joy of the saints. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,” so runs our … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/ May /2023

GTY – Blog Series

Standards for Shepards Series If you ask many “Christians” in churches across America today what are the standards for those who Shepherd you the answers will vary greatly. Yet the Bible is quite clear and without wiggle room on who church leaders must be and to what standard they must live. . Unwavering Biblical Conviction … More GTY – Blog Series

Are American Christians ready to face persecution?

“The more faithful we are, the more serious the opposition.” Are Christians living in free nations, like the United States, prepared to face persecution for their faith in Christ and witness for his kingdom? If persecution is a biblical promise to all believers (2 Tim. 3:12), how should American Christians and those in other free … More Are American Christians ready to face persecution?

California megachurch ousted from Southern Baptist Convention for having woman pastor

 Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Chapter VI The Southern Baptist Convention expelled California-based Saddleback Church, one of America’s largest, because the megachurch installed a … More California megachurch ousted from Southern Baptist Convention for having woman pastor

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/25/2023

We continue our “Series in “Genesis.” BEFORE READING GENESIS 19, I RECOMMEND READING JOHN GILL’S INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS GENESIS 19 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The contents of this chapter we have, 2 Pt. 2:6-8, where we find that “God, turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, and delivered … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/25/2023