Christ the King is coming again. Are we overjoyed by that thought? Are we even ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? Pastor Alistair Begg posed these questions during a recent Christmas sermon. Pastor Begg noted that during Christmas many people are content to talk about "baby Jesus" and all that. Of course … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 26 – July 1, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap June 26 – July 1, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 26, 2023 Maryland church vandalized, suffers $100K in damages UMC conference with lesbian bishop approves disaffiliation votes of 38 congregations 700 … [Read more...]
Psalm 13 – How Long, O Lord?
Have you ever cried David's words from Psalm 13 - How long, O Lord? Does God ever seem distant, as if He's not listening to you? Often I feel that way! It might be health concerns, depression or financial worries. Depending on where you live in this world, it could even be oppression and persecution. Well we're … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 19 – 24, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap June 19 – 24, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 19, 2023 BBC Radio 4 promotes witchcraft for ‘personal growth’ Christian groups deploy relief teams to states hit by tornadoes as death toll grows How sexting … [Read more...]
When Google Banned a Dissenting Article
When Google banned a dissenting article during "Pride Month: written by Pastor Dan Phillips, the article originally appeared in the Pyromaniacs blog. Almost as soon as it was posted, it was removed by Blogger. After about seven years without a post, I posted a copy of a letter I sent to the congregation I serve in … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 12 – 17, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap June 12 – 17, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 12, 2023 MP calls on UN to respect UK’s Christian heritage Hundreds of Christians bless land for giant prayer monument Scripture engaged Christians ‘flourish in … [Read more...]
A Prayer Suggestion from Charles Spurgeon
Here is a prayer suggestion from Charles Spurgeon. I don't offer any apology for bringing Spurgeon up once again. He's been a great help to me. In fact I find when I skimp on his devotionals I feel a backwards slide in my spiritual life. Spurgeon understood despair, despondency and backsliding, and knew its remedy … [Read more...]
The Value of Christ’s Imminent Return
The Value of Christ's imminent return has been recognized by many good men of the past. Yet others beg to differ, and sometimes quite strongly. One individual went so far as to deny that it is an incentive for holy living. He wrote that, Imminency resulting in action is just another assumption by the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 5 – 10, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap June 5 - 10, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 5, 2023 Ivy League Professor Makes ‘Brilliant Move’ to Replace ‘Pride Month’ with Something That Honors God Seoul stadium overflows for 50th anniversary of Billy … [Read more...]
The Imminence of Death
Or perhaps better- the imminence of death as related to prophecy. The Imminence of Death - note that I didn't say The Death of Imminence - though some want to quash the latter. Death isn't a nice subject. Yet it's one which demands our attention. Barring the Lord's return for His church - in whatever context … [Read more...]
