“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” Acts 17:30-31. These words …
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The Greatest Memorial in Honor of the Greatest Sacrifice
Our country recently observed Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember and honor those men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Our country understands the importance of memorials. The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington are two examples that quickly come to mind. …
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The ABC’s of Heaven
We like to think about it. We like to imagine what it will be like – but the thoughts of our imagination may or may not resemble reality. We like to talk about it, but after we’re through talking we still have more questions than answers. We even like to sing about it – “Heaven …
Parable of the Chief Seats (Luke 14:7-11)
In Luke chapter fourteen, Jesus, after seeing how some who came to a wedding feast chose the chief seats, or places of honor, for themselves, taught what is commonly known as the parable of the wedding guests, or parable of the chief seats. There is virtually unanimous agreement that this parable serves as a warning …
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
One of the reasons for our singing is to teach and admonish one another in song (Colossians 3:16). The Hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is one example of such a song. The title alone reminds us of the importance of taking time to reflect on the cross. To meditate on the death of …
Hell, Its Nature and Neighbors
I suppose we all like to think of heaven. That's understandable; its where we would all like to spend eternity. But, in the midst of our thoughts of heaven, we should never forget about another prepared place. Hell is just as real as heaven. What is heaven like? Is it really a place of punishment? …
Why Read the Bible?
It can be found in most homes, on night stands in motel rooms, tables in doctors' waiting rooms and even in court rooms. It is consistently, year after year, included in the list of best selling books. It must certainly be the most well read book for hundreds of years. Yet, in relation to the …
Identified By Your Walk
Have you ever known someone who could be identified, even from a distance, by the way they walked? The way the walked was so unique that it revealed who they were? (For those of you who like to watch old westerns, John Wayne comes to mind). Can people tell who you are by the way …
“Pride Month,” a Word Please
This excellent article by Weylan Deaver can be found at scattershot.substack.com. It is printed here with his permission. Dear LGBTQ Community: Our differences are irreconcilable. As Christians, we believe the Bible. If your worldview begins without God, we disagree on the very nature of reality. “So God created man in his own image...male and female …
Pride Month is No Reason to Be Proud
Here we go again. Many will be celebrating June as another pride month. Wal Mart is apparently one of the latest companies to jump on the pride bandwagon. This year, they will be selling their new "Pride Always" collection, including products like a notebook that says, "beyond gender," a tote bag that says, "totes gay," …
Federal Court Fails K-5 Children
On May 16, 2024, Breitbart News reported the following: “A federal court on Wednesday upheld a Maryland school district policy that does not allow parents to opt their young K-5 children out of curriculum about gender identity and sexuality. In a 2-1 panel decision released by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, …
Running the Race
In Hebrews 12:1-3, the inspired writer compares the Christian life to running a race. As Christians, we are to rid our lives of anything that may be a hindrance to our winning that race. We are to run with patience and endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus as we run. Who are the witnesses mentioned …
Are You a Troublemaker?
Ahab reigned as king of Israel beginning approximately 860 B.C. (exact dates of his reign vary). It was said that Ahab did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all those who were before him. I Kings 16:30. Under his rule, idolatry was tolerated, even encouraged, largely a result of his evil wife …
Another Prepared Place
We like to speak of the prepared place in John, chapter 14. To think of heaven gives us hope and comfort. But don't forget, the Bible speaks of another prepared place in Matthew 25:41. It's a place of eternal separation from God, eternal torment, and evil association.
In the Beginning, God Created the Heavens and the Earth
Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” This one verse serves as the foundation for the rest of the Bible. If this one verse is not true, then nothing else the Bible says really matters.“In the beginning” speaks of the perpetual (eternal, or everlasting) nature of God. In the …
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