Is God finished with Israel? Should we view the OT promises to Israel as being fulfilled in the church? If there's one thing that's guaranteed to get me more fired up than those who apply the word "escapism" to pretribulationism, it is those who deny national Israel has a future in God's plan in the face of all the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Today’s Inspiration – E is for Endurance
Today's Inspiration - E is for Endurance Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, … [Read more...]
Give Me Power, Lord Jesus
Give Me Power, Lord Jesus During a 2011 visit to the indigenously led orphan-care network in Sudan, Make Way Partners President Kimberly L Smith celebrated the opening of a new orphan home at Hope for South Sudan and worshiped with the children Make Way Partners has rescued from human trafficking. You can learn … [Read more...]
Christians Cannot Testify About Persecution
Christians Cannot Testify About Persecution. According to Gatestone Institute's Raymond Ibrahim, the U.S. State Dept is barring Christians from testifying about persecution. Middle East Christians are often denied visa entry into the United States. Ibrahim argues that these actions are motivated by the desire to … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – D is for Devil
Today's Inspiration - D is for Devil Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 1 Peter … [Read more...]
John MacArthur – We Will Not Bow
John MacArthur - We Will Not Bow. John MacArthur of Grace To You recently affirmed that the church will not bow to anyone but Jesus Christ. This follows the recent SCOTUS decision to legalize same-sex marriage and a host of other incidents involving Christians and homosexual issues. He warned that the church (aside … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – C is for Come
Today’s Inspiration – C is for Come Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Laden - Loaded; burdened. Come to me - This phrase in the new covenant implies simply, believing in Christ, and becoming his disciple, or follower. All ye that labor and are heavy … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – B is for Blessed
Today's Inspiration - B is for Blessed Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 This beatitude (Beatitude meaning statements of blessing) speaks about a strong desire. It speaks about a driving passion, a consummate ambition...those who are hungering and … [Read more...]
Asia Bibi Urgent Prayer Request 7/21/2015
The first hearing in Pakistan's Supreme Court on the appeal of Asia Bibi's conviction for blasphemy and resulting death sentence will be held July 22, at 9 a.m. in Lahore - that is this evening for U.S. time. Asia has been on death row for more than six years since she was arrested. Please PRAY fervently for Asia … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration A for Abide
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me". John 15:4 Today's Inspiration A for Abide What does it mean to "abide" in Christ? Jesus defined "Abiding in Christ" when He likened Himself to a grapevine and believers … [Read more...]