“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (ITimothy 3:16-17) Have you ever heard of Jesus Seminars? They were the rage in the late nineties and are still around. Jesus Seminars are led by religious scholars who teach that most of the major beliefs to which Christians hold are nothing more than myths. They claim that only 18% of the verses in the Bible that are attributed […]
Share on FacebookWinners Of Next Month’s Elections Need And Deserve Our Prayers
“The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” (Proverbs 15:29) November is election month. October, however, is the month when those who are running for office want to make sure we don’t forget them when we go to the polls. They are ubiquitous. This is a mid-term election, meaning there is no presidential election. Often, we tend to downplay mid-term elections even though many of our governors’ mansions and statehouses are up for grabs, not to mention the control of Congress. […]
Share on FacebookWarner Uses Football Fame To Preach The Gospel
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) ABC kicked off its new season of Dancing with the Stars this week. When I saw former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner dancing, I remembered him rushing to the stands to give his wife a victory kiss after his St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl in 2000. He had just won a free trip to Disney World, not to mention $500,000 […]
Share on FacebookTurn To God In Times Of Frustration And Anger
“He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.” (Psalms 9:8) I am grateful for God’s grace and mercy in my life. I see it everyday and often wonder, “Why me?” I also ask the same question when I get frustrated, even angry with God. For example, several years ago, my then eleven-year-old daughter telephoned me in a rush of panic and fear, 300 miles away. Sadly all I could do was listen. The distance between us prevented me from putting my arms […]
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