I've been having one of "those" times. You may have had those days where you feel miserable and out of step with the world. You feel defeated and the smallest grievances get you riled up. Deep down you understand that Job had it far worse than you'll ever experience, hopefully. Others have better cause to feel cranky. … [Read more...]
Fighting an Uphill Battle?
Are you fighting an uphill battle? Sometimes things can just get a bit much – whether we're struggling with our faith, or finding everything else in life is getting on top of us, it's hard to know how, or why, to keep pressing on. These verses are a reminder of God's promises, that others have been there before and the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 10 – 15, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap June 10 – 15, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 10, 2019 Muslims destroying Christian crosses all over the world, and no one reports it Christian Families Going Hungry as Villagers in India Deprive Them of Work, … [Read more...]
Who is Your King?
Who is your king? Or in modern parlance one might ask, "Who is your man or woman in government?" Who do you want to rule over you as your president or leader? Answer: We all want someone who thinks like us; who champions our causes and values. We want Our Person to be in power. In 1Samuel chapter 8 we read how … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 3 – 8, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap June 3 - 8, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 3, 2019 Christian charity takes Canadian govt to court over Summer Jobs discrimination Former lesbian: ‘Devil thought he had me, God had another plan’ Trump … [Read more...]
Saved by Grace or Merit?
Are we saved by Grace or Merit? Or is it a bit of both? The question of whether we're saved by Grace or Merit didn't initially enter into my mind when I attended Roman Catholic School as a young boy. Yet during a later period I experienced a dread of attending confession and having to confess the same old sins to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap May 27 – June 1, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap May 27 – June 1, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday May 27, 2019 More persecution in India? 4 things to know about Modi’s win Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage Jewish … [Read more...]
A note from Renald Showers
Dr Renald Showers went home to be with the Lord this year (1935-2019). He was involved with the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry and the author of many books. In 2015 Dr. Showers sent a note to a friend, who recently passed me the information. I was granted permission to comment. So, here are my thoughts on a note … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap May 20 – 25, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap May 20 – 25, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday May 20, 2019 Christian Leaders: Palestinian Authority Must Investigate Church Attacks Christian Broadcaster Daystar’s Jerusalem Studio Destroyed by Firebomb 2 … [Read more...]
More Puritans and Demons
In a previous article Puritans and Demons I noted that Puritans identified many ways in which Christians are attacked by the devil. In that article I covered two examples (Devices and Remedies) from William Spurstowe. The Puritans had much more to say about Spiritual Warfare; so here's some More Puritans and … [Read more...]
