Rest! Relax! Refresh yourself and recover your strength! God rested on the seventh day and Jesus had solitary moments of quiet time. God designed us with a need for sleep and quiet. He knows our frame (we are but dust!)… Read More ›
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
A Crisis in the Modern Church
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Our churches suffer most seriously from the great numbers who drop out of our ranks and either go back to the world, or else must be pursuing a very secret and solitary path in their way… Read More ›
Only the Foolish and Misguided Disbelieve the Trinity: Jesus IS Without a Doubt God
By Greg Holt This writer has recently been dealing with some people who are attempting to persuade me shall we say, that the doctrine of the Trinity is false. Another one is that Jesus is merely the son of God,… Read More ›
Foundations on Sinking Sand
By Rob Pue Today’s children are growing up in a world that most of us parents cannot easily relate to. Its a world far removed from the ideals of Mayberry and Leave it to Beaver. Such television shows of yesteryear portrayed solid families,… Read More ›
Is America Plumbing the Depths of Satan?
Slightly less than one hundred years after Jesus ascended to his Father, he gave a message to the seven churches which was recorded in the book of Revelation. Only one of the seven churches drew a commendation from Jesus. He… Read More ›
Why You Need To Know The Name Ibrahim Firouzi
By C.J. Ibrahim Firouzi, a name not unknown to Western Nations. His story has been covered by many Conservative news outlets in America, like the Gatestone Institute and Frontpage Magazine. His story is heartbreaking and uplifting. Heartbreaking to his Mother… Read More ›
Lay Aside Your Fear
Can you imagine happiness and fear embracing each other like friends? Fear is a bully and would never offer an embrace of camaraderie. Instead, fear works to sow doubt, confusion, anxiety, and unrest. There is no peace when fear is… Read More ›
Why Memorize Scripture?
There are many reasons why Christians should memorize Scripture. What first jumps into my mind is our desire to know the one we love. In worldly relationships, we want to spend all of our time with a newfound friend/love. We… Read More ›
Zoning Out in America – Denial Does Not Deserve Its Own Zip Code
Before the days of postal zip codes America had a system of zones to indicate to the Postal Service in what part of the country our communications and parcels were to be delivered. It seems that “zones’ are coming back… Read More ›
Is There Salvation For Man's Tongue?
Everyone has a problem with words at some point in time. Emotions get the best of us and reckless words spill out. A lack of self-control, impatience, or a focus on self is certainly fuel that can spark an unhealthy… Read More ›
When All My Strength has Failed
“Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41, NAS).” “And those being in the flesh are not able to please God (Romans 8:8, NAS).” Now the… Read More ›
Cherith: A Place Of Separation
There are times when God commands us to separate from people or activities. If you are not a fan of solitude, this can be an intimidating request. God’s purpose in separating us is not always revealed immediately but we can… Read More ›
The Inerrancy of the Bible and Why This Should Concern You
I recently listened to a service in which the pastor was expounding on the Word of God – specifically the truth of God’s Word. This raises the question: Is the Word of God, the Bible, inspired – or is the… Read More ›
Captive, Yet Free
To free ourselves from the snares of the enemy we must become Christ’s captives. In ancient Rome, when a military leader came back victorious, a triumphal procession was given in his honor. A spectacle of chained captives that included kings,… Read More ›
Even Adam And Eve Had Parenting Issues
God did not hand Adam and Eve a parenting book explaining how they should raise their children. He did say, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth,” so God certainly wanted them to procreate. The very first man and… Read More ›
The Belt Of Truth
Satan is the father of all lies and a master illusionist. An illusionist is someone who deceives others by giving a false or misleading impression of reality. Therefore, the devil works tirelessly to convince us God does not mean exactly… Read More ›
Hidden Away
There are several stories in the Bible where God calls one of His chosen into a place of solitude and seclusion. The apostle Paul, who has one of the greatest conversion stories in the Word of God, was led into… Read More ›
The Promise of Spring
Years ago, I lived in Arizona. I never adapted to the climate and I cannot understand the “desert rats” that adore the 118-degree weather. I hated the heat and missed the beauty of tall oak and maple trees. I was… Read More ›
Should Christians Rebuke Satan?
Some Christians believe they not only have the authority to rebuke Satan, but that they should be rebuking him right and left. There is no biblical basis for such a belief. Unlike God, Satan is not omnipresent. He can only… Read More ›
Spiritually Lethargic
A lack of energy and enthusiasm considered lethargy. It is a state of being in which one is drowsy. Some would describe a lethargic person as lazy or slothful. The lack of enthusiasm to pursue spiritual matters is a… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Demonic Oppression and Possession: “Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw (Matthew 12:22, NAS).” “As they were going out, a mute, demon-possessed… Read More ›
Are You Sticking Out?
The Bible tells us we are aliens and strangers in this world. This is a reminder to all Christians that heaven is our eternal home. The Greek translation for alien is a sojourner, stranger, and foreigner. A foreigner is one… Read More ›
Sin & Repentance
God hates sin because it is contrary to His very nature. Sin is to God as black is to white and darkness is to light. Sinfulness is direct opposition to the purity and righteousness of a perfect God. Our heavenly… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Isaiah 45:5-7: “I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Chapter Three: Cause and Effect, Part I “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned (Romans 5:12, NAS).” Then the Lord God said… Read More ›