Louisiana legislators had passed a new law requiring the 10 Commandments to be placed in public schools throughout the state.  A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals putting the law on hold.  The entire court heard arguments recently in the case, and it handed down its decision last week.First Liberty reported that the court "issued a decision reversing a preliminary injunction ag...  Read More

We live in a fallen world, and we know that there will be times when illness comes, when our world is rocked by painful and sometimes even perplexing health issues.  We know that God is good, and He is sovereign, but we struggle with these moments where face health challenges, which can sometimes lead to long-term illness and even death.  Through those challenging times, we can remember that God i...  Read More

There are many expressions of religion in our world today, and even many expressions of Christianity - while there are many denominations and churches who believe a variety of principles and doctrines, it is our responsibility as Christians to be discerning, to make sure that our practice of following Christ is consistent with the teachings of Scripture.  Because there are a variety of spiritual v...  Read More

It is so clear to me that God speaks to us in a variety of ways.  His primary mode of communication is through His Word - He shows us His truth and His desires for us through Scripture.  And, in partnership with the Holy Spirit, we can personalize what Scripture has to say - perhaps even the Spirit will give us specific direction, but never in contradiction to His Word.  God will also speak to us ...  Read More

I have been following developments concerning the Religious Liberty Commission established by an Executive Order of President Trump last year.  Its four meetings, prior to last Monday, were reportedly informative meetings and allowed people to share their own experience with having religious liberty denied in the U.S.But, the latest meeting was different.  The Washington Times reported: Ms. Prejea...  Read More

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and there will be plenty of talk about love and romance. Unfortunately, while the world might get caught up in the celebration, we recognize that the characteristics of love, as defined and exemplified in Scripture, are often not expressed in modern-day relationships, in a "me-centered" culture.  So, we should take a few moments to reflect on the One who first loved us...  Read More

We can be thankful that God provides direction for our lives and the strength to carry out what He has called - you might have an expiration date, a term, in which to complete a mission.  Or, it could be a call with an indefinite end.  And, it may be clear that the time has come to stop.  We can depend on the Lord to empower us until that time comes.  The Bible says in 1st Thessalonians 5:23 Now m...  Read More

Through our daily desire to be obedient to Jesus Christ, we can make decisions that reflect His will and advance the Kingdom of God or take action that do not contribute to our personal growth or contribute to God's overall plan.  We have to come before the Lord in prayer daily and allow Him to guide our steps.  That goes for the seemingly small choices day by day, which cumulatively contribute to...  Read More

Sometimes there are causes for which we speak out boldly, sometimes we create causes that we have no business talking about.  We have to determine, as it's been said, "the hill to die on."   We have to allow the Lord to show us what is important and how best to leverage our spiritual energy in order to make an impact in this world.  And, we have to avoid distractions.  Before the 31st chapter of P...  Read More

The Lord has directed us to go into all the world, to speak truth, make disciples, and baptized.  That may be across the street or around the world, as it's been said.  And, God will give specific direction as to how we are to personally carry that out - and He's given us the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to obey.  As we have heard the Word, we're called to be doers.   1st Peter chapter 3 ...  Read More

Several years ago, three men - Tony Perkins of Family Research Council, Jim Garlow of Well Versed, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson - teamed up to organize a February gathering that was devoted to just one thing: prayer.  As The Washington Stand reported: On February 4, 2026, hundreds of voices rose in unison right in the beating heart of Washington, D.C. — not in anger, not in protest, but i...  Read More

We can be convinced that God loves us and always has our best in mind - and the best thing that any human being can do is to give his or her life to Jesus Christ.  The Bible teaches us that, in accordance with His purpose, and motivated by His love, God is working everything for our good, which is His good, His perfect plan for us.  Here's a passage of Scripture from Romans 8 (ESV), that contains ...  Read More