The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love

The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love

Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders

Regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk and our response to this heinous act, there are a few biblical principles I need to share. Murder, the hateful killing of a human being made in God's image, is always sinful and always abominable in the sight of God and should be in the sight of man (Genesis … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders

Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned

“The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Two promises are in this verse. First, we have the work of the LORD: He redeems the life of his servants. Second, we have the promised freedom from condemnation for all who take refuge … Continue reading Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned

Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper;I will not fear;what can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5–6) We have two commands at the start of this passage. First, … Continue reading Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24