Late one night I got a call from one of my pastor friends who was just coming back into town after being at a conference. He called to tell me that a few hours earlier he had been in a strip bar, and felt the need to tell someone.
Due to some state governments’ permitting gay marriage, questions have been raised about the meaning of marriage. Is marriage a piece of paper granted by the state? Is the purpose of marriage to obtain tax and insurance benefits? Can the traditional definition of marriage be expanded to include same-sex couples?
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Ad rem is a straightforward, biblically-based, analysis of our times.
Today’s analysis is of the recently released poll results of a survey conducted over the last seven years by the American Bible Society. Some of you may have read the January 22nd, 2014 article regarding the survey in Time Magazine, which faithfully represented the results without comment regarding their relevance.
As we look at what makes a “good” relationship it only makes sense to examine the world’s first romance. This will be looked at as a series of observations about their relationship that we can learn from Genesis chapter 2.
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 8.26-9.2
"Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples!"
Journalist, radio personality and commentator for Fox News, Bill O’Reilly, together with writing partner Martin Dugard, took upon themselves the task of writing a historical account of the life of Jesus. The book is available from most book retailers of the digital and brick-and-mortar variety for under $20 hardback and under $10 for the e-book.
This week leading up to Valentine's Day, and all next week seemed like the perfect time to talk about love and relationships. While it is natural to read these next series of posts with an eye toward one’s romantic interest, much of what is discussed here is true for any close relationship.
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 7.54-8.8.
"Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit! And do not hold this sin against them." When Stephen had said this, he died, and Saul was there, giving approval to his death.
When the Bible becomes the basis for our lives and every day dilemmas we become motivated to pray. This prayer is rarely selfish (“Lord please help ME…”), trite (“God’s neat, let’s eat!”) or compromising (“Lord, whatever you think is best…”). This is true intercessory prayer that is filled with meaning and lets God know what we are hoping for.
