There are so many things I want to say about Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne's first book, Fight Like a Man: A Bold, Biblical, Battle Plan For Personal Purity that from the outside looking in, it would seem contrived. Why? Because I loved this book. Everything about it. In fact, I couldn't find anything wrong with it.... Continue Reading →
As I drove down a quiet street yesterday afternoon on my way to mow a friend's lawn, something caught my eye: a vacuum cleaner sitting at the edge of the road, awaiting its fate with the garbage truck. It looked very old and worn, like it had seen better days. The front where the roller... Continue Reading →
Introduction Like most puritan writings, Keeping the Heart by John Flavel is a profound exploration of the spiritual and emotional practices necessary for maintaining a pure heart amidst life's various trials and tribulations. Written in the 17th century, Flavel's work remains relevant today, offering timeless wisdom on the importance of inner purity and the condition... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe it's been 23 years since that day this country stopped and gazed upward and on our television sets watching thousands die from multiple attacks on our country. I had just moved to Iowa with my fiancé in June with the hope of starting a new life together in a much more... Continue Reading →
When we think of the promises of God, our minds often turn to visions of blessings, protection, and divine favor. We eagerly embrace the promise of abundant life, peace, and the fulfillment of our deepest desires. But what about the promises that are less comfortable: the ones that speak of trials, persecution, and hardship? These... Continue Reading →
It was two o'clock in the morning; Lisa and I were traveling back to my parents from the shore and were inside a secluded section of the Garden State Parkway when all of a sudden, I heard and felt something fall off the car and my battery was quickly dying. I later found that the... Continue Reading →
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NKJV Salvation is like a car The doctrine of salvation is like a car. Describing an automobile is very simple. It is a type of vehicle... Continue Reading →
This is an answer to a question I received recently. "Is it okay to have anger about other people being slandered or called names?" Feelings get a bad rap in Christianity because Christians are told that feelings are either unimportant or part of the flesh. But God gave us the ability to feel emotion and... Continue Reading →
For the sake of the topic relating to Christianity, a journal is a chronological record of changes you experience to archive the work of God in your life. It can account for daily events, a notebook to record insights into Scripture, a list of prayer requests, theological musings, or venting frustrations, emotions, and pouring your... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, my wife and I were invited to a Christian brother’s home for some fellowship and dinner with a couple who travels the United States proclaiming the gospel. It was a great time to get to know them, share thoughts, and “talk shop.” They asked us to share our testimony that night how... Continue Reading →
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