Why We Can Still Say “The Bible Says”
A popular pastor has made national headlines for his comment that he no longer says, “The Bible says…” when preaching. While the pastor argues he still believes the Bible is perfect, he notes the phrase no longer “works” with those he seeks to reach. Does this mean we should consider no longer using the phrase,…
With so Many Mass Shootings, How Can We Overcome Evil with Good?
Another mass shooting that left at least 14 dead in San Bernardino, California this week marks the sixth mass shooting in the United States in the past week! Americans find themselves responding by buying more guns, living in increased fear, or simply no longer paying attention to headlines of fellow citizens dying at the end of a bullet…
The Great Commission for the Rest of Us
Half of American Christians don’t even know what the Great Commission is according to a recent Barna study. Among the half who do, many view it as something for missionaries who serve on the other side of the planet. Does the Great Commission really apply to the rest of us? When Jesus spoke these final…
How to Pray for Your Unsaved Friends and Family Members
How can we best pray for God to save our friends and family members who do not know Jesus? Only Jesus can change someone’s heart, but our prayers are a vital part of God’s process of transforming lives for eternity. Scripture offers three key practices we can all apply to effectively pray for our unsaved…
7 Ways to Follow the Great Commission from Home
The Great Commission sounds great, but how does it work if we don’t move to the other side of the planet as a missionary? If every person who follows Jesus is really supposed to be making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19), there must be some way to do this without signing up for seminary…
How Can Christians Respond to Racism?
First, Scripture is clear all people are created in God’s image. Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
This Father’s Day, Say Thanks
18 years ago, my father passed away after a long bout with cancer. He was 49 years old. When people talk about finding the cure for cancer, many think about pink ribbons or 5K runs. I dream about what it would be like if my dad was still alive. Holding his grandchildren. Telling stories. Sharing…
What Will the Antichrist Do?
According to Daniel 9:27, “and he [referring to the Antichrist] shall confirm the covenant with many for one week”—literally for one seven. Now, there is an interesting implication of this. Many have thought that the event which will actually start the seven-year Tribulation period—or if you want to call it the seven-year 70th week of Daniel 9 that we’re reading about here—that the event that will actually start that will be the Rapture of the Church.
4 Reasons Church Still Matters
A local church sign read: “Don’t give up on life. Let our church help.” The church clearly meant to let its people help those who are struggling. Others humorously saw the church claiming to help people give up on life. Unfortunately, too many people see the local church as the last place they would turn…
Will Pets Go To Heaven?
Will our pets join us in heaven with the Lord? Can you provide a Scripture reference? I believe the answer is they will join us. But I am unable to find the answer in my reading of the Bible. If I am correct, this will provide much comfort to me. I am looking forward to your reply…
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