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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
“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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
Casting myself on the Only God who can save me from the Only God “Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you transgressors.Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, … [Read more…]
I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God, which was given you in Christ Jesus… — I Corinthians 1:4 As we prepare and look forward to a new year together as a church family, know Dawn and I thank our God for you – for many things. For your encouraging words, … [Read more…]
Several years ago one of my sisters and brothers-in-law took my father’s Bible and copied all of his hand-written notes within. They compiled it into a little booklet entitled ‘Words of Worth.’ Below are a few excerpts… “Man is not his own maker. Therefore, he must not be his own master.” – Leonard Ravenhill There … [Read more…]
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me and it is a safeguard for you. – Philippians 3:1 I have a very good friend who is having a major impact on me because he is a man who rejoices! And he reminds and encourages me … [Read more…]
I delight in the reality that as our Lord builds His church He raises up men and gives them insight that others might have hope & be encouraged. One such man who has encouraged me is CS Lewis. Like every other man the Lord gives to His church, Lewis was limited & imperfect. Nevertheless it’s … [Read more…]
