35 Reasons Not To Sin By Jim Elliff, www.ccwtoday.org 1. Because a little sin leads to more sin. 2. Because my sin invites the discipline of God. 3. Because the time spent in sin is forever wasted. 4. Because my sin never pleases but always grieves God who loves me. 5. Because my sin places a greater burden on my spiritual leaders.…

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.　 — ISAIAH 41:10　 By Barnabas Piper, Content Marketing Strategist at LifeWay Christian Resources In 1964 my grandfather shared this verse with my father as he was…

  “At its root, support for homosexual behavior is not simply a different interpretation of Scripture; it is a rejection of Scripture itself.”   Contending for the Faith – Four Realities to Consider Regarding Homosexual Behavior Below are excerpts from an essay written by Kevin DeYoung, a pastor in East Lansing, Michigan. Many Christians are willing to say homosexuality is wrong, but…

Back in 1923, J. Gresham Machen wrote a little book, ‘Christianity and Liberalism.’ I won’t take the time to give you all the details surrounding the impetus for writing it, but Machen was contending for what he believed to be the faith delivered once for all to the saints (Jude 3). Below are a few excerpts which help me understand what, I…

The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. – Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Dear Church Family: A recent e-mail exchange with a friend regarding their living choices reminded me how easy it is to…