In his letter to Christians at Thessalonica, Paul noted the manner in which the Gospel had been shared with them where we read. . . “(4) For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, (5) because our gospel came to … [Read more...] about CONVICTED BY CONVICTIONS!
Defending the Truth…Archaeology
One of our greatest defenses is the book we call the Bible, or God’s Word. Some question the Bible as the authoritative word of God. Some might even say, “Prove the Bible.” What a great challenge. I have heard some say, “If they found Noah’s ark, I would believe.” Truly, finding the ark would be a great and wonderful discovery, however, the accuracy and truth of the Bible … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Archaeology
HEART RECEPTION!
John Newton -- a man who went from being a captain of slave ships to becoming a preacher of the “Amazing Grace” he came to know and of which he wrote the hymn -- is noted as saying, “My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one.” Such is the power of the Word of God when it comes into contact with the receptive … [Read more...] about HEART RECEPTION!
PRAYERFUL PERSPECTIVE!
On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) As Peter later acknowledged, they and the leaders had acted in ignorance (Acts 3:17); at the time they truly did not realize what they were … [Read more...] about PRAYERFUL PERSPECTIVE!
STOP TO LISTEN!
Following the losses Job had experienced and then with the second blow to his own personal health, he had friends who came to comfort him. These friends quietly sat with him -- “no one spoke a word to him” -- for seven days because of his great suffering. (Job 2:13) At the end of those first seven days, … [Read more...] about STOP TO LISTEN!
