Sometimes we just need to keep things simple, especially this time of year. Here is a poem my daughter recently wrote with a little guidance from her dad… The Greatest Christmas Tree by Abby Williams Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. God sent Him to save
Read more →Happy Holidays. Season’s Greetings. Merry Xmas. Anything but the name of Jesus. As the media convinces the American masses to be more and more “politically correct” at this time of year, free speech is hurt, and yet, the church grows quieter. To speak out publicly against this
Read more →Let me start by saying that this blog title is a statement, not hate speech. There seems to be a growing voice led by Pope Francis that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. This is not a new argument, as the three main monotheistic religions, Christianity,
Read more →America is experiencing increased division. It’s not just political, but in many different arenas. The polarization is growing. And it’s so hard some days to discern the real nature of a matter amidst media bias and the hatred and antipathy that is prevalent among the masses. What
Read more →I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 So what do we do now? How do we apply what God’s Word says about persecution? First, pray for the persecuted church. If we, as Americans
Read more →Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 As we recall Day 21, entitled, “Blood for Blood”, God will bring vengeance on His enemies, as it is mentioned in Revelation 16:6 at the End of the Age, and in general as stated
Read more →I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me— the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 Let’s face it – who wants to be
Read more →Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:12 Look at American society as a whole. It should be clear to those living in this country that there is a
Read more →If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18 What persecution can you expect to face here in America in this day and age? Compared to the stories mentioned so far, what hardships do we really have to deal with if
Read more →But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14 I think you’ve gotten the point that God gives us some hard messages to obey. We are often directed
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