Following the end of the American Civil War, the country was finally coming together after years of being torn apart by slavery and fighting between the North and South. The tremendous sacrifices made on both sides had instilled a longing for unity and progress among the populace, and as the dust settled, a collective desire... Continue Reading →
As the calendar turns to a new year, Christians find in this season not merely a cultural tradition of self-improvement, but a profound invitation to spiritual renewal rooted in God's unchanging promises. Scripture reminds us that "His mercies begin afresh each morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT), and "anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new... Continue Reading →
In the last article, "We All Have an Assignment", we examined the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), and Christ's distributing of our assignments here on earth. Since Christ has all authority over heaven and earth, He told us to do three things as Christians while we are here: Make disciples of all nations Baptize them in... Continue Reading →
Right now in a world full of lies and hate, people are craving truth. They want to know what is real, and are tired of being lied to and fed "click-bait"; bombarded by ads and gimmicks diverting our attention to the things that don't matter. All we are consuming on our phones, the internet, and... Continue Reading →
Continuing the theme sharing the gospel with the heathen—those who are unbelievers and want nothing to do with God because of experience, feelings, pride, spiritual blindness, or otherwise; we need to now think about how to respond in genuine lovingkindness to those who need Him, but don't want Him. As you are on the street... Continue Reading →
I recently revisited the blog post I wrote called The Perspective of the Heathen, and had some more to say in regards to why many unbelievers hate God, Jesus, and Christians, and why we cannot paint everyone with a broad brush. It's important when we get understanding and clarity to try and see things from... Continue Reading →
This morning's men's cross-trainers group featured an impactful speaker in honor of Veterans Day: Major Sean Quinlan, USMC Ret. As a seasoned warrior and leader, he has navigated some of the most formidable campaigns our nation has faced. Though his address lasted only an hour, it was rich with essential insights that men not only... Continue Reading →
The other day I was catching up with one of my favorite shows, The Steve Deace Show. He lives and broadcasts right here in a few towns over, and combines politics and the Christian worldview beautifully. In the following episode, he brought up some particularly thought-provoking topics and disturbing trends that I thought were very... Continue Reading →
It's difficult to narrow all of the evangelical church's problems into one significant problem because of the many diverse denominations, cultures, and theological emphasis. But from a broad, biblical perspective, many pastors and believers agree that one of the most pressing and troublesome issues in the church today is this: a loss of discipleship. One... Continue Reading →
I visited my mother-in-law last month and spent much time watching television, which I normally don't do, especially the show—Young Sheldon. Sheldon, an Atheist boy with a Christian mother, is confronted with religion throughout his life, and the possibility of a God who created everything. He questions the existence of a Creator due to lack... Continue Reading →
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