By now, you may be familiar with a woman in the U.K. named Isabel Vaughan-Spruce.  She has been exonerated twice on charges that she prayed in public, violating ordiances prohibiting the practice, even silently.  The Christian Post reported: In 2023, Vaughan-Spruce, a charitable volunteer who has supported mothers in crisis pregnancies for two decades, was arrested for praying within a “buffer zon...  Read More

We are invited to participate in acts of generosity, which bring glory to our Savior. And, we are called and equipped to be inviting, looking for opportunities to show the love of Jesus, even to those who cannot necessarily repay our kindness.  Jesus teaches we should give, asking nothing in return. He shared in Luke 14 (ESV):12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner ...  Read More

There has been an emphasis on violent crime in American cities recently, with the announcement that the federal government would step in to take control of the police force in the nation's capital, with other cities perhaps on the list. Crime is a pervasive problem across the board, in cities large, small, and everything in-between, as well a rural areas.  Crime is an outward expression of inward ...  Read More

God has an tremendous intent for marriage - not only is it a gift that He has given to couples, but it is an essential building block of a healthy society.  God's intent is that children are born to married couples so that they might populate the earth.  Now, it appears fewer individuals are participating, leading to fewer births and even some births to non-married couples, which is not part of Hi...  Read More

God is our Creator, and He has created two sexes, or genders.  Despite the attempt to say that "sex" is biological and "gender" is based on feeling, God's word is sure and absolute.  When we allow confusion and not biological and Biblical reality to set in regarding sexuality, the consequences are not good.  Jesus, in responding to yet another attempt to trap Him from the Pharisees, stated in Matt...  Read More

With so much criminal behavior that is occurring these days, we have to consider what individual citizens and the Church can do.  Obviously, we can be careful to watch out for our neighbors - we should be aware of what is taking place around our neighborhoods. But, when you consider that crime is an expression of the evil of a human heart, we can embrace our spiritual authority in Christ and pray ...  Read More

For years, there have been reports of violence against churches and ministries.  This especially became troubling in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.  Family Research Council has been tracking these violent incidents for a few years now, and its report on such occurrences during 2024 has just been released.  A Decision Magazine website article noted: The 415 re...  Read More

In our times of travail, when life can seem overwhelming, our hearts and minds can be boosted and encouraged by the presence of song.  Music - especially songs of worship - can bring peace to our soul and draw us into the presence of God.  In Psalm 42, we can read these words:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my sal...  Read More

In our path of following Christ, we will experience what we think to be failure.  We can become discouraged and even condemn ourselves.  And, yes, we may make sinful mistakes, for which we can receive forgiveness.  Along the way, we can realize that with every failure, we have the opportunity to trust God, to learn more about Him, and grow just a little bit closer to Him. 2nd Corinthians 2 (ESV) r...  Read More

The numbers are certainly not impressive regarding the percentage of adults in America who possess a Biblical worldview - but that varies from state to state. And, the degree to which a person is engaged with the Scriptures and growing in the Lord is proportional to the worldview that he or she possesses.  2nd Peter chapter 3 (ESV) offers this insight:(14) be diligent to be found by him without sp...  Read More

I believe that worship is such a key component of a vibrant Christian life.  Worship enables us to enter into the presence of God, to tell Him how much we love Him, to exalt Him for who He is and what He does.  Worship can assure us that God goes before us and is involved in fighting our battles, giving us strength and wisdom.  As Jehoshophat prepared to fight a battle, as we see in 2nd Chronicles...  Read More

There are Christians and other who have found themselves removed from various financial institutions, apprarently because of their ideology.   Now, the President has issued an Executive Order promising relief.  The White House website states: "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure that Federal regulators do not promote policies and practices that allow financial inst...  Read More