The War on Thanksgiving Will Americans still be celebrating Thanksgiving 100 years from now? This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival in America. The moment, which deserved wider recognition, was celebrated in an excellent speech by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. “A great American anniversary is upon us,” Cotton said on Nov. 18. “Regrettably, we … More The War on Thanksgiving (and other resources)
AMP and RVR 1960 Olive Tree in the House of God? CONTEXT: This Psalm was written during the events described in 1 Samuel 21 & 22. David having fled from Saul, came to Ahimelech the priest at Nob, and desired bread and a sword of him, (unawares of his true identity) which were given him. … More Devotional Thought For Today – 11/20/2020
How Mayflower Compact Influenced the American Concept of Rule of Law Angela Sailor A group of scholars meets this week to discuss the impact of the Mayflower Compact—signed 400 years ago last week, on Nov. 11, 1620—on the American concept of the rule of law. The Heritage Foundation and the Religious Freedom Institute are co-hosting … More How Mayflower Compact Influenced the American Concept of Rule of Law
AMP and RVR 1960 Fools Wealth I do not remember where I first heard or read this but I has stuck with me, some people are poor all they have is money! The meaning is quite simple that despite their (material) wealth they are (spiritually) poor. Our text today warns us of becoming such a … More Devotional Thought for Today 11/17/2020
PSALM 46 CONTEXT: Some think this psalm was occasioned by the victories which David obtained over the Ammonites and Moabites, and other neighboring countries; and others are of opinion that it was penned on account of the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib being raised, in the times of Hezekiah: but it seems rather to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/16/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT/SUMMARY Summary of the Book of Philemon I have been reflecting upon v.6 all week, 6 I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective and powerful because of your accurate knowledge of every good thing which is ours in Christ. Paul says to Philemon that he prays that his ability to share his … More Sunday Sermon Series – Forgiveness
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The Psalm opens with a prayer, Ps 38:1; continues in a long complaint, Ps 38:2-8; pauses to dart an eye to heaven, Ps 38:9; proceeds with a second tale of sorrow, Ps 38:10-14; interjects another word of hopeful address to God, Ps 38:15; a third time pours out a flood of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/12/2020
How to Biblically Defend the Sanctity of Life God placed a higher premium on protecting the life of the unborn child and the pregnant mother than protecting the life of anybody else in Israelite society… READ MORE
PSALM 33 PRAISE or WORSHIP The obvious context, PRAISE, of this Psalm is found in the opening verses 1-3 where the writer implores the people (righteous ones) to Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with the harp… Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully [on the strings] with a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/09/2020
PSALM 32 CONTEXT: Used as one of the early church’s penitential psalms (Pss 6; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143), this thanksgiving psalm focuses on the forgiveness of sins. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessings of forgiveness (vv. 1–2). He then shares how he suffered until he acknowledged his sin and was forgiven (vv. 3–5). He encourages the godly to pray to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/07/2020
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