Posts with the category “the-front-room”

The Bible directs us to seek and exercise Godly wisdom, and leads us to its source.  Now, there is certainly a fascination these days with this “shiny object” called artificial intelligence, which is ultimately a creation of human wisdom, the wisdom of this world, that has grown in popularity.  But, there is a cautionary aspect of these technological entities....  Read More

The Southern Baptist Convention meets in Orlando next week, representing millions of Christians across America and around the world.  Throughout the nation and around the world, God’s people are making their mark. In the lives of individuals, through various churches, church organizations, and ministry efforts, the Spirit of God is working through His people to mobilize them for the sake of the go...  Read More

We have been called to honor God in all that we say, think, or do, and we should live our lives according to His principles.  Our faithfulness as believers can spill out into the culture at large.  The light of truth is a powerful force and when the light is shone, blinders can be removed from eyes and clarity can be found. ...  Read More

This year, the Tennessee Legislature passed, and Governor Bill Lee signed, a resolution declaring June to be “Nuclear Family Month.”  A CBN article quotes co-sponsor, Rep. Bud Hulsey, who “defines the nuclear family as ‘one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children’ and declares it ‘God's design for familial structure.’"...  Read More

When we as a society reject His ways, it results in uncertainty and insecurity.  When you open the door to special privileges based on the fallacy of “gender identity,” it leads to confusing circumstances like we’re seeing in California. ...  Read More

There are so many things that we encounter, perhaps even on a daily basis, that are unexplained. When confronted with the mysteries of the universe, we might seek an explanation, but find ourselves incapable or insufficient of truly being able to derive an answer. But, in some instances, we can rely on Biblical truth to help us to reason with the mysteries of life. ...  Read More

As students close out the most recent school year, it is a good time to consider the influences on young hearts and minds that prey on this generation, bringing thoughts and ideas to bear that are toxic to them, ideas that are born out of a worldview that is contrary to Scripture, ideas that cut to the heart of basic principles for the structure and betterment of society. ...  Read More

The former President Theodore Roosevelt, said this in 1903: “In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world,” adding, “I shall not attempt to describe it, because I cannot. I could not choose words that would convey or that could convey to any outsider what that canyon is.” ...  Read More

Memorial Day is full of incredible stories of humans who laid down their lives. We remember Jesus said in John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” ...  Read More

The institution of marriage, which dates back to the first man and woman on this earth, is an essential building block for a society and an example of the love that our Savior has for His bride, the Church.  God provides the resources for marriages to last, to be strong, and to reflect His presence.   In Ephesians 5 (ESV), Paul includes a quote from the book of Genesis, and writes:31 “Therefore a ...  Read More

When we see injustice around us, as believers in Christ, how should we respond?  When there are gross offenses against human life and there are behaviors that violate Scripture, is the loving thing to do to just say, “it’s gonna be OK,” or is the truly loving thing to actually tell the truth?  We should always strive to be truth tellers and we should be willing to call out sin and injustice where ...  Read More

When confronted by the ills of a culture that needs to know God, we can consider how God has directed and empowered us to respond.  That may involve speaking truth in challenging circumstances.  There may be an opportunity presented to us and we find ourselves anxious or fearful - but, we know that the Holy Spirit gives us the boldness and confidence to do what God has led us to do: what He appoin...  Read More

Around the world, people are living in despair, believing they are trapped in their current circumstances.  They are without hope - true hope that comes from Jesus Christ.  Knowing and believing the truth about Him can bring hope into the heart of the person who looks to Jesus.  That hope will produce a faith that, even though circumstances may not change, they can know that the Lord is with them....  Read More

The Church, and those associated with it, are locked into a battle for the hearts and minds of people around the world - and attempting to leave an indelible imprint on the next generation.  We must be careful to make sure that we are assertively - and accurately - presenting the truth of the gospel.  And, make sure that we are rejecting unbiblical ideas that could derail us in our walk.  The Bibl...  Read More

We can recognize that all are invited to come and be part of this wonderful living entity, the organism known as the Church.  Jesus died for all and His Holy Spirit is drawing people to Himself.  In this day, we see people with a hunger for God who are responding to Him and finding salvation for their souls.  He became like us so that by accepting Jesus as our Savior and surrendering to Him, we ca...  Read More

As the celebration builds regarding the rich history of our nation and people of faith are celebrating its founding principles that originate with Scripture, there are those that have different ideas.  And, some of those ideas have consequences that the Founders would have not intended.  Our nation was founded on certain freedoms and the opposition to tyrannical leadership.  And, there is a discer...  Read More

When people in authority acknowledge the hand of Almighty God and embrace His principles, it is something worth noting.  Even if their lives may not have exemplified an adherence to Christian principles.  We can be careful to pray for our leaders and pray that they will exercise Godly wisdom.  And, we can continue to give attention to the hand of God as He works in and among the nations.  In 2nd C...  Read More

I remember telling my mother as she entered into her later years, even into her 90's, that God wasn't finished with her.  She spent quite a few years unable to walk without assistance, and certainly was not that mobile.  But, she could speak and do what she did for years: she was an encourager.   She did spend time working on a church staff, but the majority of her "ministry" was through her inter...  Read More

Throughout the Scriptures, we can see instances of the practice of God's Word being read publicly.  I think of the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem in Nehemiah 8, where we read (ESV):1 And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel.2 So Ezra the priest brought t...  Read More

It is the 2026 National Day of Prayer, and this year's theme is: Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations."  The theme Scripture is from 1 Chronicles 16:24, which says, in the New American Standard: "Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples."Following the completion of the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as his own house, the people of Israel...  Read More

Too often, we see Americans demonstrably divided about a number of issues.  In some cases, I admit, rightfully so, people, including Christians, take positions that are in accordance with Biblical truth, and that will result in disagreement.  But, when anger and rage take over, when people protest, as it seems, just for the sake of protesting, perhaps even when a financial benefit is present, it b...  Read More

The Bible instructs us to be people of integrity, who can be trusted.  We can make sure that we can be relied upon to tell the truth, building a commitment to honesty in our hearts and minds.  By so doing, we align ourselves with the One who said that He is the way, the TRUTH, and the life.  Proverbs 11 (ESV) states:3 The integrity of the upright guides them,    but the crookedness of the treacher...  Read More

We have been called by God into a relationship with Jesus Christ and through that relationship, we can testify to His love for us and His greatness expressed through us. So, whatever He calls us to do, He gives us the power and will place us in locations so that we can express our love for Him and share it with a dying world.  The apostle Paul wrote in 2nd Timothy chapter 1 (ESV):7 for God gave us...  Read More

Can you feel it? Can you sense it?  There is something going on in America.  One could certainly say it's not all good, and I agree with that.  But, in the midst of what seems at times to be a massive battle between good and evil, when evil seems to be pervasive and good is sometimes overwhelmed, the Spirit of God is moving upon the hearts of people.  In the times of the apostle Paul, he wrote to ...  Read More

You certainly can't believe everything you see or read these days.  That's why Faith Radio desires to be a trusted source of Biblical truth and information approached from a Biblical worldview perspective.  Gifted Bible teachers each day on Faith Radio open the Word of God to proclaim this truth.  Because powerful forces are present to push agendas that don't line up with Scripture.  And, we have ...  Read More

The Israelites entered the Promised Land, and proceeded by and large to do the will of God, to establish themselves in the place that God had ordained for them.  They exercised faithfulness and experienced the provision of the Lord.  But, things changed quickly, according to Judges 2 (ESV), which states:7 And the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who out...  Read More

I believe that God's Word is living and active.I believe that God's Word brings light.I believe that God's Word is the absolute truth of the Word of God.I believe that the Word of God will not return void.I believe that the Holy Scriptures are the authoritative, infallible Word of God.The Bible contains the principles and proclamation of God's power.  And, there is power when they are read.Psalm 1...  Read More

Consider what is occurring around us:*Amidst positive economic signs, people are nervous about monetary issues and providing for their families.*Mental health issues are more numerous.  Anxiety and depression are rampant.*There is conflict all around the world.*Anger is seemingly more intensified on social media platforms.The list goes on and on.  There, I got that out of my system.  Wow, what opp...  Read More

We continue to see the outward signs of God moving among His people, and bringing new people into the Kingdom of God through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  The hope of the gospel is being demonstrated far and wide to counter a deep-seated sense of despair, and the presence of the Lord, as it always has been, is available to bringing hope and healing. The Bible says this in Malachi 4 (ESV), in ...  Read More

The twisting of biology in our culture has led to some errant, even harmful, ideas with regard to gender.  Now, you have those who believe that a person can have a biological sex that was "assigned," presumably based on parents' or a doctors choice, and a different gender that is based on opinion, or feeling.  This leads to confusion and despair.  Jesus taught on gender, the definition of marriage...  Read More

We have to make sure that we are properly listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit and that we are properly placed in order to accomplish God's purposes.  He calls on us to take what He has given us, whether it be spiritual or natural abilities, or even financial resources, in order to help others.  In Acts 16 (ESV), we can read about a plea from a certain group of people:6 And they went thro...  Read More

There is something very powerful that occurs when God's people come together and engage in corporate worship.  I believe that as we humble ourselves before Him and surrender to His presence, that the Spirit of God will move among us, and we can experience the touch of His hand on our lives - as Psalm 22 (ESV) reminds us:3 Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.4 In you our fathers tr...  Read More

We have an assortment of amazing stories that we can find in the Bible, which all contribute to the overall narrative of God's interaction with humanity.  We find flawed individuals, sinful people, whom God uses to accomplish His purposes.  And, above and through it all, we find that we have a perfect Savior who perfectly executed God's perfect plan and became the perfect sacrifice for our sins.  ...  Read More

We grow in our faith as we allow the Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts through His Word - the proclamation of truth can be a powerful force in transforming our minds, thinking Godly thoughts, rejecting the ideas of the world, and walking in Christ's power.  We should powerfully contend for the truth in our lives.   Romans 10 tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.  In...  Read More

Today is known as Tax Day, the deadline for filing federal income taxes, and where applicable, state income taxes.  And, as it's been pointed out, when we owe taxes to our governing officials, we can actually celebrate God's provision - because He has blessed us with income.  Kinda changes the focus, doesn't it?  And, our taxes actually go into governmental coffers in order to hire employees who w...  Read More

Sometimes it seems that innumerable topics of speech are fair ground and perfectly acceptable in public settings.  But, let a Christian speak about his or her faith, and all of a sudden, there are issues.  Implications.  Loss of livelihood and dignity.  So many subjects to discuss, but one can sometimes be off-limits.  But, we know why, don't we?  They don't want to hear about and accept God's aut...  Read More

Even though we have professed Christ, have been born again, and have the Spirit of God living in our hearts, we are prone to what has been called, "spiritual amnesia." We are prone to forget what God has done for us.  And, I believe that we are in a season in which God is calling us to remember Him - as a Church and as a nation.  We need Him day by day, and we must be careful that the cares of thi...  Read More

The observance of Easter and the events surrounding it give Christians an opportunity to not only reflect on what our Savior experienced for us, but to share it with the world. Realizing we possess the power of the Holy Spirit, we can depend on the Lord to display His glory and truth to His people as we testify to His greatness and love.  In Psalm 40 (ESV), we can read these words:7 Then I said, “...  Read More

God is intent on getting His message out - He has provided His Word for us, and Bibles are available in many nations of the world: legally in many places, illegally in others.  He uses His people to speak to others about Jesus.  And, throughout our nation, Christian radio is a powerful force and available to an overwhelming majority of Americans.  Psalm 67 states:1 May God be gracious to us and bl...  Read More

As people dedicated to Christ, following Him in whatever role He calls us, we can reflect His very presence.  That includes that call to be husbands and wives, mothers and fathers - the Holy Spirit is available to empower us to demonstrate God's strength and guidance and provide strong examples for our families.  Deuteronomy 6 (ESV) states:4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.5 You...  Read More