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• Overdosing on “Stupid” Pills: The Real Epidemic

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard on May 7, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard   It wasn’t that long ago, at least in my mind and nostalgic outlook, that I was a young boy growing up in the turbulent 1960’s, when there were riots in the streets, political unrest over… Read More ›

• Living the Beatitudes Brings Persecution

  By ICB Staff on May 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Before you can really understand what Matthew 5:10 means, you have to understand and be living… Read More ›

• Are you a member of the “Peace Corps”?

  By ICB Staff on May 6, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›

• The Church of Cheap Thrills

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard on May 5, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard In my last column, I expressed a growing frustration concerning the effectiveness of what I have no doubt many men called of God have experienced. For some reason, they are too afraid to be honest and… Read More ›

• Be Careful What You Believe

  By Rob Pue on May 5, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Rob Pue The book of Daniel speaks of the end times, when, as we read in Chapter 12, verse 4, “many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased.” I don’t think there is any question that… Read More ›

• What is the burning focus of your life?

  By ICB Staff on May 4, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This beatitude narrows our focus into one rich goal—to be pure in heart. “Pure in heart” doesn’t mean you don’t look… Read More ›

• Are you merciful?

  By ICB Staff on May 3, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Those who have received mercy are those who will show mercy. And only those who show mercy will continue to receive it. Showing… Read More ›

• STRESSED… But Not Stressed Out!

  By cherylz1961 on May 3, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There are times when life is stressful. It is not a question of if but when tension will find us because stressful situations are a part of life. They are unavoidable. 1 Peter 4:12 tells us, “Not to be surprised… Read More ›

• Can you be “happy” without Jesus Christ?

  By ICB Staff on May 2, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Jesus tells us that when we seek after righteousness, we will be filled. Sounds like we’ll be happy,… Read More ›

• What’s this about “being meek”?

  By ICB Staff on May 1, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Meekness is one of the most confused, misunderstood words in all of the Beatitudes, because most people confuse meekness with weakness. Jesus… Read More ›

• Weary In Spirit

  By cherylz1961 on April 30, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Recently, weariness overtook my heart. I was angry with government officials who supported late-term abortions… calling for the rights of women yet neglecting the rights of innocent babies whom they planned to murder. Intense sorrow filled my heart as I… Read More ›

• Are you mourning your sin?

  By ICB Staff on April 30, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Jesus purposefully gave the Beatitudes in this order because this is the way we grow in sanctification. First, we see our bankrupt… Read More ›

• The Day I Yelled at God

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard on April 29, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

    By Dr. Donald Whitchard What I’m about to present in this column is a confession that, if we’re honest, is something that every child of God has experienced. Even the most devout of us who serve Him have what… Read More ›

• This is Spiritual Warfare – Dress Appropriately

  By Rob Pue on April 29, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Rob Pue More often than not, as I sit down to write these commentaries, the finished message is completely different from what I initially set out to write… as the Holy Spirit guides me, frequently taking the message in a different… Read More ›

• Are you willing to admit you’re bankrupt?

  By ICB Staff on April 29, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? To live so downcast, you could qualify as cruise director… Read More ›

• A Different Point of View

  By Dr. Donald Whitchard on April 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

    By Dr. Donald Whitchard Last weekend (March 28-31) I had the privilege of attending a conference entitled “Hear the Watchmen”, which consisted of three days of prophetic teaching, interpretation of the signs of the times, the problem of sleeping… Read More ›

• Be Of One Accord

  By Rob Pue on April 28, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Rob Pue In Matthew 21, we read of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. After the disciples brought the donkey to Jesus for Him to enter the city upon, we read, starting in verse 7, “they brought the donkey and… Read More ›

• What Counts Is What You Are

  By ICB Staff on April 27, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law… Read More ›

• Is God enough?

  By ICB Staff on April 26, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 55:14 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The church has the sweetest fellowship this side of Heaven. There are brothers and sisters who are loving,… Read More ›

• Are you going through a season of waiting?

  By ICB Staff on April 25, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: God allows us to have “blue” seasons where… Read More ›

• Dwelling In Christ

  By cherylz1961 on April 24, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There are many significant Bible characters that did not have a set dwelling place. The children of Israel wandered the desert for 40 years. King Saul had David running for his life and John the Baptist was a desert dweller,… Read More ›

• Author’s New Book Examines the Spiritual Darkness That is Destroying America and the Church

  By Greg on April 24, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

    By Greg Holt (True Conservative Pundit) America is not what it once was; we have drifted away, far, far away from what and who we used to be as a nation.  The Founding Fathers based and drafted our Constitution,… Read More ›

• Uncovering Your Doubts and Fears

  By ICB Staff on April 24, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you want victory, you must expose the place of… Read More ›

• SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part One)

  By ICB Staff on April 23, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  There is an ancient Celtic saying that beautifully introduces this terminology of thin places. “Heaven and earth are only three feet apart but in thin places that distance is even shorter.” This expression and concept has origins in Celtic Christian… Read More ›

• Are you a member of the “Peace Corps”?

  By ICB Staff on April 23, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›

• These Are Your Democrats America: Insanity, Stupidity, and Utter Chaos Reign in the Wake of the Release of the Mueller Report

  By Greg on April 22, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  By Greg Holt (True Conservative Pundit) The Democratic reaction to the release of the Mueller Report was exactly as anticipated, illogical, ignorant, stupid, and pathetic.  Did anyone expect anything less? You can listen to AG Barr’s press conference here, (the… Read More ›

• Like Father, Like Son?

  By ICB Staff on April 22, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: I am a Rogers. My father’s name is Arden… Read More ›

• He is Risen!

  By Guest Author on April 21, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died.  He… Read More ›

• EASTER SPECIAL: How Jesus Might Look Back at the Cross

  By Guest Author on April 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›

• Is Trusting God a Challenge for You?

  By ICB Staff on April 20, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This word “trust” is an interesting word. Its root is from the… Read More ›

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