Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World Jihadists kill 58 people within 48 hours in attacks targeting Christians in Burkina Faso China shuts down 48 state-registered churches in one county in two weeks Turkey’s president pledges to protect minority religions after attack on Istanbul church Tehran court again postpones appeal hearings of Iranian pastor and … More News from the Persecuted Church
Tweeting Something Isn’t Necessarily Doing Something JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER “You are not a social media handle. Don’t feel pressure to post and repost everything to show that you care. Advocate locally. Be incarnate.” Last week, a pair of activists launched a social media campaign that quickly went from advocacy to unintentional irony. To … More Tweeting Something Isn’t Necessarily Doing Something
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (v.10) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXXVI
Job 20:5 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: I wish to depart a little from my normal daily devotional and write about something that seems to be suddenly (due to the recent riots) making a strong return to social media, the need for folks to worship God. First let me say, that I fully agree with … More Trouble Times and Right Worship
From Riots to Repentance They were the biggest gatherings, by far, but in Washington, D.C., where one reporter said it “felt as if the entire city had emptied into downtown,” the atmosphere felt different. Calmer. Despite the steady stream of crowds outside the White House, there were some signs of summer nights from simpler times. … More In The News
Is Christian Unity Possible with So Much Disagreement? JOHN STONESTREET Last week, a listener who follows a lot of Christian podcasts, including BreakPoint, wrote us with the following question, troubled by the conflicting opinions among Christians. Here’s how she put it: “In most cases the Christian proponents seem to have a genuine love for Jesus … More Christian Unity
Isaiah 1:18-20 AMP and RVR 1960 The book of Isaiah recounts Israel’s ongoing rebellion against God. Despite this God continues to offer them forgiveness and redemption. Isaiah recounts an ongoing call to repentance, to turn from their evil ways and do what is right before God. Chapter One begins v.1-9 describing that rebellion. Then in … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – REASON TOGETHER
Question: “Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?” Answer: Both Matthew 18 and Luke 15 record Jesus’ parable about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep in the fold to go in search of one that had wandered away. Jesus gave this illustration in response to the Pharisees who were incensed that Jesus “welcomes sinners and … More Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?
John 14:6 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: First in Chapter 13 John is relating a time when Jesus had gathered together His disciples in preparation for the Passover Feast and while sitting in the upper room predicted His betrayal. after dumping that load of bad news John begins Chapter 14:1-6 with some good news of … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Dogmatic?
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (v.10) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LXXXV
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