God's Wisdom in Affliction: Sometimes God allows affliction in our lives. Just ask Job. His ways are not our ways. While we cannot divine God's mind and purposes, we know that He is good. Therefore, we must have faith in Him no matter what occurs around us. I confess that this is easier said than done in my life. We … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 16 – 21, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 16 – 21, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 16, 2023 Selma church praises God after daycare staff saves 70 kids from deadly tornado Christian teacher accused of misgendering pupil denies misconduct Man in … [Read more...]
Calvinism and the Antichrist
What's the connection between Calvinism and the Antichrist? Specifically, Calvinism teaches that Christians cannot lose their salvation. Yet we often hear of the danger of apostasy if one isn't prepared for the "Antichrist's Great Tribulation." I've written on this before. This is a re-visit of the issue. The … [Read more...]
Psalm 139
Every once in a while I'll hear a particular Bible verse or sets of verses repeated from different sources over one or two days. It is always meaningful to me; that is, the verse is a response to something I've been thinking about, or troubling me. I believe this is God's providence and I'm very thankful for His loving … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 9 – 14, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 9 – 14, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 9, 2023 Pastor Jack Hayford Passes into Eternity The Week of Prayer in Europe calls for joy Atheists refute claims abortion bans violate religious freedom Survey … [Read more...]
Is the Pretrib Rapture Anti-Semitic?
Is the Pretrib Rapture Anti-Semitic? Is pretrib latently anti-Semitic? Does it have anti-Jewish baggage because of its eschatology? I often see strange comments on social media. One person in a group wrote that believing in pretribulationism means you believe Israel has to face persecution alone. They went on to say … [Read more...]
Why Does the World hate the Jews?
Why Does the World hate the Jews? Anti-Semitism has existed since Israel became a nation. It is insidious and ingrained in history. Over the years I've written articles pointing it out in various institutions and individuals, and even countries. One of my biggest frustrations with the church is its adoption of … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 2 – 7, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 2 – 7, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 2, 2023 Franklin Graham decries ‘anti-God agendas,’ socialism in New Year’s Facebook post: ‘They’ll get worse’ Twitter reinstates Christian Post after 9-month … [Read more...]
A Year of Looking Up
Another year is upon us; let it be a year of looking up. Let us be heavenly minded and our cares won't paralyze us. As we look out onto the world, let's remember that our citizenship is in heaven. I thought I'd put together a few scriptural reminders, mainly for myself when I (too often) get stuck in a valley. Some … [Read more...]
Charles Spurgeon’s New Year’s Benediction
Charles Spurgeon's New Year's Benediction: If ever we needed a benediction for a New Year it's now. And Spurgeon is the trusted pastor to point us truly. If you're like me, it might take a lot to draw your attention away from Twitter or Facebook, or whatever. Now there's a New Year's Resolution for you! The modern … [Read more...]
