''From whence shall we expect the approach of danger? Shall some transatlantic giant step the earth and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe and Asia could not, by force, take a drink from the Ohio River or set a track on the Blue Ridge in the trial of a thousand … Continue reading Lincoln on America
Saul’s Demon
The question came from the other side of the living room. I had just finished a lesson in my small group on Samuel’s anointing of David as Israel’s next king, when one of my group members said, “I want to know how you interpret the next passage.” I looked at the next passage and because … Continue reading Saul’s Demon
Discipleship Minute #2 Job
Read Job 28:12-28.Back in the day, the newspapers carried advice columns. Dear Abby, Ann Landers, and even Billy Graham dispensed words of wisdom to readers. Today, one need only consult the internet, which has thrust us into an age of endless information. But, the question for us today is the same as it was for … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #2 Job
Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
Luke 18:18-23StudyLet’s read that last verse to see how the young man reacted.Luke writes,“After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich” (Luke 18:23, HCSB).The ruler had come to Jesus for advice. Jesus had given him the best advice, tailor made for his real problem, his real affliction. The young man … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
Social Justice Project #34
Practical Concerns and QuestionsDoes Scripture enshrine generational guilt?All of us are sinners (Romans 3:23). What does this mean? Essentially, we are sinners by nature and choice. Each person has fallen short of God’s standard, which is set forth in the two great commands (Matt. 22:36-40). We do not love God, nor do we love others. … Continue reading Social Justice Project #34
Discipleship Minute #1 Job
Read Job 1:8-22.How you respond to a challenge reveals in whom you have placed your trust. That certainly can be said of Job. Job was a man of great wealth and material possessions, but also someone who had integrity. He worshipped God. The first scene in the book of Job takes place in heaven. God … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #1 Job
Doctor’s Orders (Part 14)
Luke 18:18-23StudyWhy did Jesus start with the Commandments? What was the function of the Law?To show people that they needed a savior.The apostle Paul said,o “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4, HCSB).He also said,o “For no one will be justified in His sight by the … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 14)
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2021 #1Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad; and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #5According to the latest statistics, there are 535 million people who follow the teachings of Buddhism. But, Buddhism may be more of an unknown to us. How does the Buddhist worldview compare to the Christian worldview? Kenneth Samples looks at this important topic in his book God Among Sages. The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Social Justice Project #33
Practical Concerns and QuestionsWhat is the obligation of the Christian to the social order?Being “so heavenly minded they are no earthly good” is not the Christian credo or action plan. As we have seen, the first priority of believers is the love God with everything we have and are. The first action of believers is … Continue reading Social Justice Project #33
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