Pride Month is celebrated annually in June in honor of the Stonewall Riots. The riots, lasting for a period of six days, took place at the Stonewall Inn, in New York, and were a violent response to police raids of gay and lesbian bars. Many historians state that it was the real beginning of the …
Category: Heaven
Happy New Year!
By now you’ve probably said it and heard it said, “Happy New Year!” As 2020 has ended and 2021 begins, everyone hopes to have a happy new year. As so many people are anxious to put 2020 behind them it is good for us to remember; none of us know what 2021 holds for us. …
The Lord Will Fight For You!
The book of Exodus begins with God’s people, the Israelites, in Egyptian bondage. God heard his people’s cries of despair and called Moses to deliver the Israelites out of their bondage. Of course, the Pharaoh refused to let the people go. However, after the plagues, the Pharaoh eventually let the people go. After doing so, …
Don’t Let Your Roots Grow Too Deep!
Imagine someone who has lived in several towns, perhaps even countries, over a period of only a few years. Maybe he, or she, was in the military and was stationed at a number of different bases in various parts of the world. Perhaps their job required them to be transferred to different cities. Whatever the …
Guess What the Doctor Saw!
I recently had a heart cath. Doctors use this procedure to exam how well your heart is working. A catheter is inserted into a large artery (in my case, the radial artery at the wrist). Contrast dye is then injected into the heart, in effect, creating a “movie x-ray.” The doctor uses these images to …
Electronic Worship
The following article, “Electronic Church” was written by Wayne Jackson. It is an excellent article that stresses the importance of assembling together to worship as well as the dangers of the “electronic church.” It is especially appropriate at a time when far too many elders, preachers, and other influential “church leaders” have seen fit to …
Will You Always Be Faithful?
Will you still be living faithfully to God ten years from now? How about five years? How about this time next year? “Well, of course,” you say, “I’ll always be faithful! I would never leave God.” I’m glad you feel that way. But remember, there are many who have become unfaithful who, at one time, …
What Does Going to a Garden Party Have to Do With Living a Life That Is Pleasing to God?
Good question! How could an old song about going to a garden party make me think of the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God? It's really not as odd as you might think, To find out, listen to the audio below!
Living Certain in an Uncertain World
Seems like I’ve been hearing the phrase “We are living in uncertain times” a lot lately. Folks, ever since Adam was formed from the dust of the earth and Eve was formed from one of his ribs, people have always been living in uncertain times. The word “certain” can be defined as “free from doubt, …
Can Blood Transfusions Extend Life?
I came across an article recently discussing bizarre ways tech billionaires are attempting to reverse the aging process and live forever. More than one company is conducting research to determine if blood transfusions from younger people can extend life. According to some experts, transfusing blood from young, healthy people – specifically those between ages 16 …
Hang in There, the Game’s Not Over Yet!
On September 16, 2018 Buffalo Bills defensive back Vontae Davis shocked his team and sports fans when he retired during halftime of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He later issued a statement confirming his abrupt decision to retire. "This isn't how I pictured retiring from the NFL," the 10-year veteran said, adding that …
With Whom Are You Walking?
Do you realize your friends will help determine where you spend eternity? It’s true! Your friends can help strengthen your faith! But they can also help weaken your faith! Consider these words from Proverbs 13:20 – “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” (ESV). Your friends have …
There’s a War Raging, And You’re In It!
There’s a war raging; and you and I are caught in the middle. Oh you won’t hear any gunfire. This war is absent of the sound of missiles soaring overhead. No grenades are being tossed in your direction; at least, not literally. But nonetheless, there is a war going on. And this war has more …
Error of “Once Saved, Always Saved”
The doctrine of "once saved, always saved" teaches that it is not possible for a child of God to sin in such a way that he will be lost. Many people, who undoubtedly are very sincere and possess a desire to do what is right, find tremendous comfort in this doctrine. This doctrine, however, is …
I Rearranged My Motel Room
I took a trip recently and stayed in a motel. Overall, my room was quite nice. But there were a few things I needed to change. I had to move the bed a little further away from the wall so I could sleep without being bothered by noise from the traffic. Of course, this meant …
Are You a Saint?
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:1-2). Are you a saint? “Not me,” you might say. “I’m not really …
Don’t Get Too Comfortable Here!
"When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable." - Clifton Fadiman (American author, editor, radio and television personality). When I read this quote, I can’t help but think of a Christian’s situation here on earth. The inspired writer Peter …
Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All
The apostle Paul, because of his unwavering faith in our savior Jesus Christ, was severely persecuted by those who were so adamantly opposed to the gospel. He was beaten with rods and was stoned. He suffered shipwreck three times and was frequently imprisoned. He suffered pain, hunger and nakedness (II Corinthians 11:23-27). Yet notice how Paul described his …