COMMENT What is “Christian Joy” and how does one obtain it, are questions that have been asked repeatedly throughout the history of the church. I think, even more so, in the last 60-70 years. The Western world has become increasingly self-obsessed, more what’s in it for me. Pulpits have preached a message of love, pushing … More Friday Feature Quote “Joy” – 01/23/2026
When I first started attending a Bible church, there was this young lady (Judy) who looked like a model and had the most likable personality. She was dating a non-believer who would make an effort to come to church once a month. The ladies of the church fawned over her, and the men invited him … More The Sin Of Favoritism – 12/02/2025
by William Boekestein In 1754 Benjamin Franklin published a cartoon called “Join or Die.” It pictured a snake cut into eights representing the British colonies in the New World. Franklin argued that unless the colonies formed one body they would never be able to resist the powerful threat of the French and their Indian allies… … More Why Should I Join a Church?
In his article “A Photo History of Male Affection,” Brett McKay catalogs the dramatic ways male friendship has changed over time. One hundred years ago, men were far more comfortable showing each other everyday physical affection: draping arms over shoulders, sitting close to each other, even holding hands. READ MORE > > >
There is some really good stuff here. Three takeaways I really liked were 1) Second — and more importantly — good speaking doesn’t spiritually transform lives. God does. And he does it through the faithful preaching of his Word 2) God. He is the center of our Sunday music. 3) Maybe it’s just me, but … More Give Them God: What the Church Really Has to Offer
Franklin is spot on with this and here is my op-ed why. First, in order to understand this, we need to reverse the question, and ask why do I exist? Biblically God created man for His own glory, and man, therefore, exists, his purpose is solely to Glorify God. I have repeatedly said and will … More Kirk Franklin warns of misconception that God exists to ‘make us happy’
Christian, let God’s distinguishing love to you be a motive to you to fear Him greatly. He has put His fear in your heart, and may not have given that blessing to your neighbor, perhaps not to your husband, your wife, your child, or your parent. Oh, what an obligation should this thought lay upon … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/22/2021
Second Corinthians 6:16 Context If you have read any of my posts you know my obsession with the context of scripture, so here is the link to the full chapter of our text; 2 Corinthians 6. Chapter 5 of 2nd Corinthians is all about the Eternal versus the Temporal. It is a great lead in to … More Sunday Sermon Series – You are the Temple
PSALM 27 I do not thing God wants us to settle for “one thing” in our lives spiritually. I believe He expects us to reach a goal and then set a new one continually maturing and growing. Yet the point of David’s prayer here in these verses is that his undivided focus will be on … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/05/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: 1 John begins with the confirmation (nothing new here) that Man is supposed to have communion (fellowship) with God and like minded believers (v.1-4). John then goes on to explain v.5-6 how God is light (Holy and unblemished) and we are to walk in that light. In fact verse … More Daily Devotional – Christian Walk
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