The Testimony of Nature
Many people, even a number of believers, are so busy with their lives that they seldom if ever take time just to notice the trees, the grass, the clouds, the sun, moon, and stars—nature itself. Secular science has turned the…
Persecution
In the United States, for a long time it was usual to think of persecution as something that happens in other countries. Many thought that persecution of Christians would not happen here in the land of the free and the…
Church is a Sanctuary NOT A Social Club
A Sanctuary is defined as a safe space for non-secular practices such as praise and worship. Boundaries are drawn to separate the ways of the world from the ways of God. Although a church goes beyond brick and mortar, the…
Applying the Word of God
Psalm 119:105- Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. In this well-known Scripture passage from the Psalms, the writer is, in plain terms, extolling the benefits of the Word of God. Clearly he…
Auld Lang Syne: The Past Is Behind You
The song “Auld Lang Syne” originated in Scotland, composed as a light-hearted drinking song. The lyrics celebrate reminiscing with old friends the memories of the past, sharing a drink for good measure. Nostalgia can be an enemy to growth, because…