How should Christians respond when God permits crushing events? What if God permitted the death of all your loved ones? When tragedy occurs Many, many years ago (1978) there was a plane crash just outside Melbourne, Australia. A man arrived home from work one day to learn that six members of his family died. A … [Read more...]
What does the Bible say about Socialism?
What does the Bible say about Socialism? The following article by Peter Goeman (Shepherds Theological Seminary) spells it out biblically, in an easy to follow manner. While they are different subjects, there is a connection between Socialism, Critical Race Theory and the demands of LGBTQ. At the core of it all is a … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 1 – 6, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 1 - 6, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 1, 2021 Sir Michael Palin joins appeal to safeguard UK’s historic churches ‘Please Pray’: Chinese Preacher Details Ongoing Persecution at His Home Pastors Who … [Read more...]
The Wonderful Majesty of God
The Wonderful Majesty of God - Much of this summary relies on J. I. Packer's book, "Knowing God,' specifically on his chapter, "The majesty of God." Chapter 8 notes that the word majesty comes from the Latin and means greatness. When we ascribe majesty to someone we acknowledge their greatness. The LORD reigns, … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 25 – 30, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 25 – 30, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Oct 25, 2021 17 Coptic Christians go missing in Libya Families of kidnapped missionaries in Haiti preach forgiveness as gang leader threatens to kill loved ones Over … [Read more...]
First Fruits of the Resurrection
The following is an article by Andrew Alexander Bonar. The first fruits of the resurrection is generally regarded as meaning Christ's resurrection. But Bonar ties the resurrection of the saints of Matt 27:50-53 in with the concept of "first fruits." This is interesting to me for two reasons: Firstly, some today tend … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 18 – 23, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 18 – 23, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Oct 18, 2021 Pray: 17 Christian Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti while Traveling to Orphanage Youth for Christ’s Juvenile Justice Ministry Aims to Break Cycle of … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel? Melanie Phillips wrote a column asking, "What lies beneath the progressives' favorite cause [Israel]?" Prior to that article, Phillips noted that best-selling Irish novelist Sally Rooney refused to have her book. As it turns out, Ireland is one of the most anti-Israel countries … [Read more...]
Christian Focus and the Event Horizon
What should be our attitude and focus in an ever-changing, progressively evil world which hates God's Word? A weight of glory 16) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17) For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 11 – 16, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 11 – 16, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Oct 11, 2021 Jewish Immigration to Israel Jumps 31% This Year Despite Pandemic Christians Attacked During Church Service by Mob of 200 Radical Hindu Nationalists in … [Read more...]