Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/05/2023

1 Thess 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle, having spoken in the end of the foregoing chapter concerning the resurrection, and the second coming of Christ, proceeds to speak concerning the uselessness of enquiring after the particular time of Christ’s coming, which would be sudden and terrible to the wicked, but … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/05/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/31/2023

May 30 – Jesus, our chief cornerstone (II) Jesus, our chief cornerstone (I) TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based both Biblically and upon our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/31/2023

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

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023

Romans 8:14 Romans 8:12-17 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 … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023

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