Although George Washington proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving in 1789, President Abraham Lincoln, amid the Civil War, made the celebration the regular date for the last Thursday in November.This week, as we celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope you remembered the words of Scripture, “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2023!
Month: November 2023
Dreaming of Empire
The Roman Empire in the West fell over fifteen hundred years ago to barbarian invaders. Yet, the effects of that ancient civilization's legacy continue to this day in our language, government system, and culture. “How often do you think about the Roman Empire?”It was a question that nearly broke social media recently. With the hashtag … Continue reading Dreaming of Empire
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUCEMENT
2023 #10Rest, for many, is a precious commodity after a long day’s work. The Genesis creation account says that after creating the universe, earth, and mankind God rested. What does this mean? How does this affect us today? Join the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe on Tuesday, November, 14 at 6:30 pm for our … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUCEMENT
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2023 #3“Now, “faith,” as the Reformer Martin Luther emphasized, is a multivalent word. At the most basic level, faith involves what Luther called notitia, which is simply cognizance or understanding of a proposition. Next comes what he called assensus, which is assent to the proposition in question. Finally, there is fiducia, which is trust in … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Mark Riser - Apologist 