The Devil as a Roaring Lion... “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter 5:8 I've made mention more than a few times that I was once a New Age seeker. When I was into that scene, I'd experiment with different meditation techniques, … [Read more...]
Demonic Influences and their Possible Causes
Demonic Influences and their Possible Causes in a Christian’s life: According to pastor-author Chip Ingram, a Christian cannot be possessed the way often portrayed in movies. However, there are levels of oppression which can strike at believers. But what causes this? The following observations aren’t all mine, … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 31 – Aug 5, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap July 31 – Aug 5, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 31, 2023 Fear Grips Christian Villages After Suspected Islamists Assassinate Mayor, Slaughter Christians Progressive watchdog groups sue Okla. for approving … [Read more...]
Psalm 67: The Lord Bless Us
Psalm 67: The Lord bless us and cause His face to shine upon us. May His name be known, and may salvation extend to all nations. Psalm 67 God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah; that Thy way may be known on the earth, Thy salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise … [Read more...]
God’s Everlasting Kindness: Psalm 136
God's everlasting kindness - Psalm 136 is made up of twenty six verses. Each line reminds us that God's lovingkindness is everlasting. The popular ESV puts it this way: his steadfast love endures forever. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the author of the Psalm drives home the clear message of God's … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 24 – 29, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap July 24 – 29, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 24, 2023 Rhode Island School District to Allow Good News Clubs After Discrimination Lawsuit Christians asked to pray for an end to trans ideology in … [Read more...]
Have we Left our First love?
Have we left our first love? Remember, remember your first love. According to John MacArthur in "Christ's Call to Reform the Church" - Christ is our first love. Loveless Ephesus "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, "These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst … [Read more...]
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon: The following post is derived from Spurgeon's, At the Master's Feet - A daily Devotional (April 27). I've taken minor editing liberties. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. Proverbs 25:4 From Charles Spurgeon's devotional God … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 17 – 22, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap July 17 – 22, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 17, 2023 Police discreetly profiling Christians in central Indian state Christian councillor 'cancelled' for tweeting 'Pride is a sin' United Church of Christ … [Read more...]
Sounds of Freedom and Depravity
The Sounds of Freedom and Depravity - when the movie, "Sound of Freedom," opened in cinemas around America, some responded with cynicism. For the record, I watched the movie with my family. There were several evocative moments for me—images of the father coming to pick up his children at night. Finding them gone e … [Read more...]
