Faithfulness in Two Covenants
One of the most diabolical works of Satan is that he gets us to rationalize our unfaithfulness. If I want to drop my allegiance to God, I may state that it, in some way, causes me too much pain in my life. If I want to drop my allegiance to my spouse, I may state […]
Why Worship Is God-Centered
Much of modern American “worship” is focused on the worshipers themselves, rather than on the one true and living God. Worship experiences are measured by whether the people in the pew like it or not, or whether it fulfills their personal longings and expectations. There is no shortage of churchgoers who judge a worship assembly […]
Looking Before We Leap
Sometimes one of the hardest parts about being a Christian is knowing where to “draw the line.” Nearly everyday, we have to make decisions about how to act in certain situations. Now believe me, people can see how close we “draw the line.” This “line” is the one between evil and righteousness. The Bible was […]
“Locker Room Talk”
Back in 2016, in a town hall-style debate, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump strongly denied that he had sexually assaulted women after a leaked video captured him saying that. Though Trump made a defiant apology after the leak, he downplayed the recording as he answered the first question of the night. “It’s locker room talk, […]
The Dance of Disobedience: Unmasking Sinful Actions
It’s soon going to be time for Prom, and it’s a great time for you to think about dancing. To what extent can a young person who wants to honor Jesus participate in dancing? Can a person dance and still please the Lord? Is dancing consistent with the purity and holiness that God demands of […]
Things You Can’t Escape
While there are some things we can choose to avoid in this world, the Bible (as well as common sense) tells us there are some things we cannot escape. First, personal responsibility. We are living in an age where few people are willing to take responsibility for their own actions and their own lives. People […]
Little Words With Big Offenses
One of the songs in which we have often sung in church services is entitled, “The World’s Bible.” The second stanza of this song states, “We are the only Bible the careless world will read. We are the sinner’s gospel. We are the scoffer’s creed. We are the Lord’s last message given in deed and […]
Life’s Lessons From All Ages
Kyle Campbell
“Let Us Rise Up and Build”
In Nehemiah 2:11-20, Jerusalem was in rubble. The command Nehemiah gave was, “Let us rise up and build” (vs. 18). It is lamentable that there is decline in churches everywhere. Do we simply blame it on circumstances and accept it with resignation? However you look at the problem, the danger of collapse is real. We […]
“Let Us Alone”
In Luke 4:34, Jesus came down to Capernaum and there was a man in the synagogue possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, “Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who […]