Fighting a Dangerous Trend
Americans are becoming less religious, judging by such markers as church attendance, prayer, and belief in God, and the trend is more pronounced among young adults, according to a poll released two weeks ago. The share of U.S. adults who say they believe in God slipped to 89 percent in 2014 from 92 percent in […]
Kings and Priests and Intoxicating Drinks
The Old Testament includes two passages prohibiting specific people from consuming intoxicating drinks. Proverbs contain an admonition against kings drinking wine and intoxicating drinks. These are the words spoken to King Lemuel by his mother: “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; […]
A Necessary Evangelistic Quality
Jeff Strite says this actually happened in a southern church several years ago. The local preacher had been preaching on the importance of evangelism. In the congregation was a young man who was mentally challenged who took these lessons to heart. Consequently, he began telling everyone who would listen about Jesus and asking if they […]
Compromise
Compromise is defined as “an agreement that is reached by each side making concessions” or “the acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.” Although a compromise is normally used in politics and other situations, we cannot ever compromise the truth. We are to “hold fast the form of sound words” (2 Timothy 1:13; […]
“I Needed a Dad”
With the argument for homosexual adoption ramping up as the Supreme Court has ruled same-sex “marriage” legal, the daughter of a lesbian couple has opposing its legalization, arguing that such unions are harmful to children. Heather Barwick was brought up in a home by two lesbian mothers. Barwick, now married to a man and raising […]
“I Didn’t Marry a Christian”
Several months ago I read an article titled, “I Married A Christian,” and it drove home some very sobering thoughts. As I read it I couldn’t help but think of what a contrast my own life was — because I didn’t marry a Christian. No one told me of the unhappiness I was due in […]
How to Feel God’s Presence
Where would you say you feel God’s presence? At the lake? In the woods? At the ball game? At the race? A recent post in which someone commented that they felt God at the lake catching fish caught my attention (no pun intended). The person wrote, “I joke about this being how I social distance, […]
“Sing and be Happy”
There’s probably not a lot to feel happy about today: fears over a virus, lost work, lost wages, financial troubles, etc. But there is always a God in heaven. He wants you to sing and be happy, for glorifying Him is a great way to use this day. The book of Psalms has a lot […]
Eight Tough Questions
If you are willing to hear from the mouths and hearts of lost people, and if you really believe that lost people matter to God, you need to take a few minutes and read this article. Let us be reminded that evangelism, included personal evangelism, begins with God. It is not some human endeavor that […]
Some Prices Are Just Too High
Would you sell your self-respect or personal integrity? Some prices are just too high. You have heard about the cases. A prospective employee is found to be lying about his career achievements or student is caught falsifying transcripts and references in an effort to get into graduate school. For some, the issue in such decisions […]