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

The Book of Exodus

The First Five Books of the Bible are known as the Pentateuch via ecclesiastical Latin from ecclesiastical Greek pentateukhos, from penta- ‘five’ + teukhos ‘implement, book’. Or simply as the Law. Many avoid reading them and including most modern preachers from the pulpit. Yet like all things that need to be built upon a SOILD … More The Book of Exodus

‘Crossing Over’ ceremony at church sends ‘horrendous message’

An attorney and opponent of euthanasia and assisted suicide says churches should have no part in taking a person’s life. Last month, Churchill Park United Church of Winnipeg became the first church in Manitoba to host a “Crossing Over Ceremony” for Betty Sanguin. People came to honor the ailing 86-year-old woman with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s … More ‘Crossing Over’ ceremony at church sends ‘horrendous message’

New law in Arizona protects faith-based adoption agencies

Another state is protecting foster and adoption agencies’ religious freedom in spite of a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Thanks to a bill signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, faith-based adoption and foster care agencies can practice their faith when it comes to placing children in homes without the threat of LGBT movement lawsuits… READ … More New law in Arizona protects faith-based adoption agencies

Devotional Thought for Today – 04/20/2022

ROMANS 5 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: The apostle, having made good his point, and fully proved justification by faith, (Chapter 4) in this chapter proceeds in the explication, illustration, and application of that truth. I. He shows the fruits of justification (v. 1-5). II. He shows the fountain and foundation of justification in the death … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/20/2022

The Ministry of Music Ministry

If we thought the worship wars were over, we were wrong. Music in the church has rightfully become an ongoing conversation with an ever-changing landscape. With a plethora of discussions already had, whether it be on fog machines and strobe lights, hymnals, and projected lyrics, traditional versus modern instrumentation, undoubtedly the task of defending the purity of worship … More The Ministry of Music Ministry

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…”