This story is a scathing rebuke of – riches and notoriety are sure signs of the blessing and favor of God. By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Now there was a certain rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple… Read More ›
Hell
Have You Received the Best Gift Ever?
We love Him because He first loved us – and demonstrated that love on the cross. Anything we receive with no expectation of payment is a gift. People like gifts, and not just at Christmas time. What gifts have… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 26 – Luke 9:18-26: “Confessions and Bearing Crosses”
Is Jesus Who He claimed to be? Is He the Son of God, Messiah, Divine Savior, conqueror of death, hell, and the grave, or not? By Dr. Donald Whitchard “And it happened as He was alone praying that… Read More ›
Greg Laurie – A Rush Of Hope
Ever wonder just what the gospel is? What is involved, what do I do? Is there something missing in your life? Something you can’t quite put your finger on? Maybe life is pretty good, but it seems empty somehow. Even… Read More ›
Things that Won’t Matter Once We’re Home
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away and there was no more sea. Then, I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem,… Read More ›
Trying to be Christlike When You Want to Be Carnal
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Romans 6:6 (NKJV) “For I have been… Read More ›
God is Love: That’s Why He Created Hell
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Now, hell is a necessary part of God’s plan of bringing all events and situations that have, are, or will occur under His sovereign control and bring all of history to a final conclusion. “The… Read More ›
Hell
On an old episode of the tv comedy MASH, the character Radar referred to hell by spelling it out… H, E, double toothpicks. Some folks use this word as a means to curse while others speak of it as an… Read More ›
New Mercies, New Health, New Objectives
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Bless the LORD, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits, Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all… Read More ›
An Honest Confession on My Journey with the LORD
By Dr. Donald Whitchard This past Memorial Day weekend I enjoyed the company of the love of my life as we took a day trip to the suburbs of Tulsa and visited craft stores, second hand shops, and book stalls…. Read More ›
I AM – Devotional Style Short Stories – “We’ve Been Warned”
We’ve Been Warned The wind is blowing moving the leaves on the tree branches as though God is blowing a big breath across the land. A Man walks across heavens field and looking around announces, “I am coming. Look up… Read More ›
A Word to the Skeptic from the Trenches
By Dr. Donald Whitchard One of the questions that are asked by an atheist, agnostic, or general skeptic is one that tends to put some Christians off track and leave themselves wondering, “If there is a God, why is there… Read More ›
The Trouble with God’s Sacrifice
I have had many conversations with atheists, they of course convey many reasons why God does not exist. To which I of course attempt to convey God’s goodness and willingness to forgive which certainly includes atheists. Now do not get… Read More ›
Why Humanity Is In Love With Itself And Not God: Satan
Editors note: This post was actually a comment to a reader that believes the “we are gods” mantra. I have added a little more to it in hopes of this being an article worth reading and in the hope… Read More ›
Why Humanity Is In Love With Itself And Not God: Satan
Editors note: This post was actually a comment to a reader that believes the “we are gods” mantra. I have added a little more to it in hopes of this being an article worth reading and in the hope… Read More ›
What You Need To Know About Hell And The Reality Of Salvation
Originally posted on: The Olive Branch Report The truth about hell Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul… Read More ›
Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?
“I’m basically a good person, so I’ll go to heaven.” “OK, so I do some bad things, but I do more good things, so I’ll go to heaven.” “God won’t send me to hell just because I don’t live by… Read More ›
What do Babies, Jesus, and Your Death (or not) Have in Common?
©Copyright πίστις 2013 Babies are so cool…little bundles of cuteness, a new life created by God. Their needs are really pretty simple if at times very overwhelming! They want to be fed, held and loved. When they do not feel… Read More ›
Totally Alive
By Neil Anderson October 11 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. You are comprised of at least… Read More ›
A Real Place
By Greg Laurie THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013 “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” —Matthew… Read More ›
I wish…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I wish there was no more war I wish all people would learn to get along with each other I wish love were not used as a word that means nothing I wish Christ was… Read More ›
God????
(Photo credit Wikipedia) Who is God and why do I need Him? I’m just fine on my own! I will worry about God later, much later. I have plenty of time to worry about “getting right with God”…. Read More ›
Baptism part three
If you missed parts one and two of this series, you can find them here, http://believinggodtoday.com/2012/03/11/baptism-part-one/ http://believinggodtoday.com/2012/03/13/baptism-part-two/ I would remind everyone this is what I teach from what I read in the bible. I’m not trying to start an argument,… Read More ›