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Yahweh is a merciful and gracious God

Posted on March 20, 2020 by admin — Leave a reply

One of the most amazing accounts in the entire Bible is when Moses asks to see the glory of God. He knew God was with him. He saw the pillar Continue ReadingYahweh is a merciful and gracious God→

Is your church actively seeking sinners?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by admin — Leave a reply

I have a pastor friend who used to be really disappointed his church was not actively seeking sinners. One Sunday he boldly asked, “Where are the prostitutes?” I know what Continue ReadingIs your church actively seeking sinners?→

Are you an accidental Pharisee?

Posted on February 23, 2020 by admin — Leave a reply

Nobody wants to be accused of being a hypocritical self-righteous Pharisee. But in 50 years of Christian life and service I have known many people who were Pharisees. And sometimes Continue ReadingAre you an accidental Pharisee?→

How to find a good local church?

Posted on February 13, 2020 by admin — 4 Comments ↓

There are many times when you need to find a good local church. Sometimes you need to find a better church, sometimes life changes and you need to find another Continue ReadingHow to find a good local church?→

Don’t grow weary in well doing (Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13)

Posted on February 2, 2020 by admin — Leave a reply

Christians are commanded to live the gospel toward all people all the time without growing weary. Here is encouragement to keep on keeping on.

Don’t grow weary in well doing is a prominent theme in Christian encouragement because Christians are commanded to do more than just believe the gospel, they are commanded to live Continue ReadingDon’t grow weary in well doing (Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13)→

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: (Luke 3:16 c.f. Proverbs 1:23; Isaiah 4:4; Isaiah 32:15; Isaiah 44:3-4; Ezekiel 36:25; Joel 2:28-29; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2-3; Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:7-8; John 1:26; John 1:33; John 7:38; Acts 1:5; Acts 2:3-4; Acts 2:17-18; Acts 2:33; Acts 10:44; Acts 11:15-16; Acts 13:24-25; Acts 19:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:13)

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland – "Dominion" shows how America’s most cherished ideals—human dignity, equality, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable—emerged from Christianity’s disruptive moral revolution rather than from secular or classical roots. By tracing how Christian assumptions shaped Western conscience, the book helps Americans recognize the deep moral inheritance guiding today’s debates, institutions, and visions of the common good.