Some time ago I watched a Q & A session between pastors. One question centered on leaving a particular church over doctrinal error. I thought the advice was very good. Yet I was surprised no one suggested praying for their pastors. I'm sure they thought it was a given. Praying for pastors and churches ought to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 8 – 13, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 8 – 13, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 8, 2024 Sacred Jewish and Christian archeological site vandalized by Palestinian rioters Iranian woman faces imprisonment for converting to Christianity Vivek … [Read more...]
The Danger of Bitterness
We all experience bitterness once in a while, but the danger of bitterness is that it can become ingrained in a person. It can, and will, adversely affect one’s relationship to others. Trust me, I know. Years ago I went through a brief period of bitterness which fostered resentment, and finally a deep-rooted anger. … [Read more...]
Puritan Samuel Rutherford’s Letters
Puritan Samuel Rutherford's Letters have been an inspiration to many during his lifetime. Even the great Charles Spurgeon drew from the Rutherford well: ‘When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford’s Letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 1 – 6, 2024
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 1 - 6, 2024 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 1, 2024 Religious Americans say they want to do this more in 2024 Student sent home for wearing ‘homosexuality is a sin’ shirt gets payment from school … [Read more...]
God’s Promises to Israel
Were God’s promises to Israel too wonderful to comprehend in plain language? Some think so—hence, God allegedly revealed them using earthly categories. Why would someone conclude this? One example I have unabashedly pinched the following example from a Daily Devotional (which I happen to recommend, BTW). The … [Read more...]
Prison Fellowship Ministry
Prison Fellowship's Mission We believe that no life is beyond the reach of God’s power, and we envision a future in which countless prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families, are redeemed, restored, and reconciled through the love and truth of Jesus Christ. We equip local churches and thousands of trained volunteers … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 25 – 30, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 25 – 30, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 25, 2023 Merry Christmas! Tuesday Dec 26, 2023 Christian magazine ridiculed after insisting Jesus ‘was Asian’ Christian couple celebrating ‘first Christmas in … [Read more...]
Can the Lord return this year?
Can the Lord return this year? I love believing that He might. But not everyone sees it the same way. In fact some stridently oppose the idea. Yeas ago, I joined an online premillennial, pretribulational rapture group. At the time I leaned towards the posttribulational view. I was there mainly for the fellowship. … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 18 – 23, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 18 – 23, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 18, 2023 Pope Francis to allow priests to bless gay couples but not perform marriages or civil unions IDF confirms ‘incident’ at Gaza church after patriarch says 2 … [Read more...]