No longer are we able to remain in blissful ignorance of the whiles of the enemy. With Fifty Shades of Grey, now coming out as a movie, a destructive sexual lifestyle comes closer to becoming mainstream. Sexual gratification from the causing or receiving of pain is becoming more acceptable. It is even within the church.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Do We Still Need Repentance?
Ask yourself this question: When was the last time you heard a message on repentance? I don't mean a call to accept Jesus, but a real, solid call to repentance for the believer and unbeliever alike. Perhaps we need to take a long, hard look at this question and this dangerous and transformational truth.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Real Abundant Life
Many preach the abundant life is there for the taking. Asking for it, begging for it, even demanding it are the prescriptions offered. There may be a better way, one that is more fulfilling and more certain than any other.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Kingdom Come
The Kingdom of God on Earth would be wonderful, right? Can we bring it about through our actions here? Perhaps we've tried before, maybe more than once.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Have They Heard?
A day will come when we will all stand before the white throne of the Lord. On that day, how many will say, "No one told me!" and find judgement instead of mercy? How many have heard and ignored the message of the Gospel? How many more have never heard it at all?
Friday, July 4, 2014
True Freedom
Freedom isn't free. It is to be cherished as the gift it really is. That's especially true for the liberty that surpasses any political freedom that we may have.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Workin' It Out
Faith is needed, but more is needed if we're to have any impact. It's not just for the world but for us as well.