One of the ways that believers in Christ can maintain perspective and even undergird our walk with Him is to enter into praise.  We can reflect on what God has done in our lives, and rejoice that He is Lord of all, going before us and with us, protecting and providing, loving us and showing His faithfulness.  When we consider the faithfulness of God, we can realize we have much for which to be tha...  Read More

There are cultural adjustments that are being made in the area of sexuality. Witness the tidal wave of opposition to these false promises of surgeries and treatments to change one’s gender. Check out the number of states and athletic organizations that do not believe biological males should compete in female sports; now, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, states can continue to enforce laws that ba...  Read More

The latest edition of "3Stories," highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes the following:* Religious Liberty Commission issues final report* Denomination severs relationship with seminary* Role of Christian faith in American history de-emphasized in library books, survey finds....  Read More

There are so many voices that could drown out the voice of the Spirit…so we have to focus, to concentrate, to gain a sense of His presence with us. That includes prayer, study, perhaps journaling, and even listening to Him, communing with the Lord with an attitude of worship.  Perhaps that means adding a few more minutes to your waking hours....  Read More

We can incorrectly view our trials as interruptions or inconveniences. Or, we can take those opportunities to trust in God more fully, to surrender our lives more wholeheartedly.Through any number of difficulties, we can stand strong in the Lord and enjoy His victory and wisdom, knowing that He is with us and He is working to bring us more in conformity to His will....  Read More

It’s really very simple in the Christian life: we accept what God accepts and we reject what He rejects - our deeply-held beliefs should not be based on personal opinion, but on the Word of God. Now, there are areas to which the Scripture does not speak, and we can be grateful for the latitude. But, the Bible speaks to so many issues - either by direct pronouncement or by direct principles. ...  Read More

We have to remember that we have been placed here on this earth, in the city or community where we live, in order to be a light for the gospel to those with whom we interact. The primary method of reaching people for Christ is the proclamation of truth. That can be done in a variety of ways - as God leads. ...  Read More

Fame is fleeting, and while we would hope to leave a legacy behind that can impact people for our generation and the generations to come, we should always be cognizant that God is calling us to be faithful to Him and that our ultimate reward is in heaven eternally. Our citizenship in heaven should drive what we pursue and accomplish here on earth. ...  Read More

On this latest edition of 3Stories, offering three stories of relevance to the Christian community, these are the chosen developments:* SCOTUS ruling allows states to prevent males from competing in female sports* TX OK’s Bible passages in student curriculum* Adoption agency described as Christian will no longer place kids in LGBT homes....  Read More

We can be challenged to recognize that God has placed us in this world and calls us to take our eyes off ourselves, to look to Him, and see others through His eyes. Who knows what sort of interaction we might have today that will produce fruit in the lives of another? God knows, and He is so faithful to arrange divine encounters for us. ...  Read More

The world is full of those who wish to use their authority to subvert others and force them to behave in a certain way, perhaps in violation of their deeply-held beliefs.  There are matters of conscience that governments should respect.  But King George III of Great Britain was just another king who exceeded the boundaries of power and rejected the Romans 13 model of government.  He, British “subj...  Read More

The 10 Commandments say “no other gods,” “no graven images,” but our position collectively is not to humble ourselves before God, but to worship idols, false gods, of our own making. If we are willing to reject those things that distract us and humble ourselves before Almighty God, He will do incredible things in our midst. He will demonstrate His power through the Church - and when He does that, ...  Read More