Buy a Sword
The history of mankind is filled with blood. Much of it spilled over the idea of religious zealotry. Many false religions cry out for the blood of infidels and barbarians who do not support the religion of the one holding the weapon. There have even been many bloody wars and crusades for the sake of […]
Insulated
I recently purchased a drink container from a major brand that was more expensive than I would like to admit, but claims of them being the best have been around for over a century. I have been amazed at how long it keeps my drink so cold. In fact, I could be fooled that it […]
Be Positive About Your Evangelism
When it comes to sharing the gospel with others, many Christians are like the fella who attended a seminar on “The Power of Positive Thinking.” He told his friend as they were leaving the meeting: “I’m going to try it, but I don’t think it will do any good!” Too many Christians fail to do […]
“I Need Thee Every Hour”
“One day as a young wife and mother of 37 years of age, I was busy with my regular household tasks during a bright June morning. Suddenly, I became so filled with the sense of nearness to the Master that, wondering how one could live without Him, either in joy or pain, these words were […]
Raising Disciples of Christ
There’s a dangerous pattern that many Christian parents fall into, and most of the time, it’s not intentional. We want to raise godly kids. We want to see them walk with Jesus, love the church, and stand strong in a broken world. But in our efforts to get them there, many of us are creating […]
Judas
The role of Judas Iscariot in the betrayal of Jesus is one of the most well-known betrayals in all human knowledge, whether history or art. In Dante’s imagination of hell, Judas is specifically identified as being eternally consumed by the devil himself in the deepest level of eternal damnation because of it. In some colloquial […]
“Do You Think I’m Going to Hell?”
Sometimes when one is feeling challenged about his religious beliefs, he’ll ask, “Do you think I’m going to hell?” One’s faith is a very personal matter. For some people, suggesting that their faith is insufficient is crossing a line. However, a cursory glance at the Bible reveals three important facts. First, man will spend eternity […]
Sing!
Music speaks to every human on earth in some way. Evidence of music is and has been found in every culture and every time. The ear seeks it out and hears it even in places where it does and does not exist. A babbling brook, or the wind whipping through the treetops. Foley artists creating […]
Say “Amen”
It would be wonderful if the entire congregation would say “Amen” at the conclusion of every prayer. It’s fine for the speaker to say “Amen” first (Romans 15:33; 16:27), but the hearers are urged by the Scriptures to say “Amen” if they agree with what has been said, and if they wish to appropriate what […]
Reflections on the Sons of Eli
The Levitical priesthood had a major flaw which God describes in Hebrews 7. The descendants of Levi were supported by tithes and food offerings from the people (v. 5), whereas Christ needs nothing from us because “He is not served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since He Himself gives to all mankind […]