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...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 26 – 31, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 26 – 31, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 26, 2022 Devout Christians awarded damages after their application to become foster parents was rejected This Christian Converted to Islam, but Then He Met Jesus in a … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 19 – 24, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 19 – 24, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 19, 2022 Israel Professor: Discovery of King Hezekiah Inscriptions Among ‘Most Important’ Archaeological Finds Ever Kirk Cameron will hold story hours at 2 libraries … [Read more...]
Open Doors
For almost 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive countries, empowering Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs. However, they also work with persecuted Christians to reach out to non-Christians and their persecutors, so that they can reach them with the message of Christ. Open Doors USA … [Read more...]
Praying with A C T S
Alf recently wrote the article How's Your Spiritual Warfare Going? In the article he references Chip Ingram's book The Invisible War and encouraged me to read it - I'm so glad I did! Since we started this website/ministry we've both being going through a roller coaster of emotions and, at times, it has been very … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 12 – 17, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 12 – 17, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 12, 2022 City Tells Owner of Nativity Display to Take It Down – Something Amazing Happens When He Refuses to Comply Uber Driver Persuades Pregnant Woman Not to Get an … [Read more...]
The Messiah and Future Israel
The Messiah and Future Israel: Below are the concluding thoughts from Larry Pettegrew's chapter (The Messiah's Lecture on the Future of Israel) of Forsaking Israel. I recommend the book, and especially the first chapter: The Curious Case of the Church Fathers and Israel. The Conclusion The … [Read more...]
Finding Joy in the Wrong Trials
Finding joy in the wrong trials: The Apostle James writes that Christians ought to consider it all joy when they encounter various trials (James 1:2). But, what if they're the wrong trials? Stephen Sizer's trial Former Anglican Vicar Stephen Sizer was recently found guilty of "conduct unbecoming and anti-Semitic … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 5 – 10, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 5 - 10, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 5, 2022 Most Americans Hold to at Least One New Age Belief: YouGov Poll ‘Prayer patrol’: Activist takes legal action against town ordinance restricting free … [Read more...]