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A life not directed by the truth of Scripture will not finish well. It will be absorbed with things outside the bounds of truth, embracing what is counterfeit. That person will too easily embrace errors regarding human sexuality, the purpose of earthly wealth, and,...
A wise pastor once said, "If you want to discover what motivates a person, look at their checkbook." That truth was shared with me years ago before online banking and financial apps became widely available. The same principle holds true today, as many are using...
Most of us are aware of Paul's warning to Timothy about what will happen in the last days, "Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times, some will turn away from the true faith" (I Timothy 4:1). We quote this verse with regularity but fail to realize...
The Church can become so fearful of offending people by expressing the truth of a matter, they will eventually become silent and held captive by that fear, a fear that neuters the impact of their voice. We are called to be a voice speaking the truth in love to a...
When we foolishly think our single piece of a much larger puzzle offers a complete and accurate interpretation of reality and what will take place in the future, God will surprise us. We are like people sitting together with friends who don’t have the puzzle box cover...
While we can underestimate the power of darkness, we should never overestimate its power. A single believer exercising faith is more powerful than an army of hell. “Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God fights for you, just...
Anything can be believed if the evidence is presented as an absolute fact giving the impression that it carries an unchangeable status, as unchangeable as God’s word. Only Scripture has the final and unchangeable word on matters of truth. All other forms of evidence...
A significant movement in world financial markets is taking place. I used to consider such things as something mysterious or too complicated and not the business of the Church. Now I see those movements in a different light. They are prophetic reminders that the...
What we are seeing taking place in our world that is disrupting its systems is the drawn sword of God’s truth, His word. He is slicing through those things that are causing the bondage of sorrow and death and leaving people hopeless. If you have limited God’s word to...
I have long felt that leaders of a government who have not been to war should not flippantly be able to make decisions that send men and women into harm’s way. I feel the same regarding those who lead the Church. A leader without spiritual combat experience or one who...
This week, I looked out our front window and saw a bird nest. The tree where the nest was built had shed all its leaves allowing the nest to become visible. I’ve never seen a nest in that tree in the last 20 years. As I stood in front of the window still gazing at the...
Judge: Sir, today you are being charged with violating the federal Climate Protection Act. Do you understand the charge? Defendant: Yes, your Honor. Judge: I’m not sure you do. I want the prosecutor to inform you of why you are appearing before the court today....
The writer of Hebrews, after affirming the supremacy of Jesus, inserted the following verse, “Therefore, angels are only servants – spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). If we understand the supremacy of Jesus Christ and the...
When our faith gains traction in the real world, where people live and suffer, a variety of responses take place as people have those realities pointed out for them. Those responses vary from disgust to praise that such things would be mentioned. Attempting to live a...
A pastor wrote me a series of messages beginning at the start of the pandemic up until recently to let me know what I was writing was causing problems in his church and his family. In one message he said because I am no longer a pastor that I should remain silent...