The world perceives the church as an observer and a “yes-man” for government leaders. They don’t take the church seriously in shaping society’s values. This is in direct contrast to Mary, Queen of Scots, who said, “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than I fear all the armies on the face of the…
Knowing the Bible, believing God exists, going to church, having a social media profile saying “Christian,” speaking Christian language, and saying Jesus is Lord doesn’t mean I’m approved not mean you are making Jesus Lord in your life. If we don’t make
An anonymous person wrote, “It takes courage To refrain from gossip when others about you delight in it. To stand up for an absent person who is being abused. To live honestly within your means and not dishonestly on the means of others. To be a real man, a true woman, by holding fast to…
Spiritually battle through prayer and hearing God’s word to do His will. Follow God and renew your thinking in Christ to prevent worldliness and idols. Learn from the bad fruit of Israel’s history when they did not follow the Lord. These spiritual disciplines equip you to do God’s mission and discover your unique inheritance. Then…
Double-minded people fear the Lord and serve idols. They seek deliverance from humans, follow vanity and do evil secretly. Those who trust and obey God’s commandments prosper, inherit the land, reject the world’s systems of support and receive deliverance from the Lord. In 2 Kings 16-18, various kings illustrate how double-mindedness results in instability, but single-mindedness on Christ…
We lose out in achieving our full kingdom potential by allowing fleshly lust and worldly prestige turn our hearts away from God. Even more tragic, we lose sweet fellowship with God. Solomon started out well, but he paid the price when his heart away from the Lord. You can be wise and give good advice…
Consider the strong and wholesome family values promoted in past television shows like Leave it to Beaver and Andy Griffith. Today’s shows glorify dysfunction and immorality. They glamorize sexual promiscuity and frequently present illegal acts such as drug usage as acceptable. Many movie characters as well as the stars that portray them disrespect authority and…
Children have a sense of justice and truth. While growing up, we all face situations when someone took advantage of us. After bringing home a spoiled banana from a grocery store, we demand a refund. When a movie doesn’t live up to its billing, we feel cheated. Our life insurance policy doesn’t cover a procedure listed in the small…