We’ve all asked the question, “Why did this have to happen to me?” Perhaps, this question will never be answered this side of heaven. There is one, however, that we can answer. Believers should not be asking “Why bad things happen to good people” but rather “What to do when bad things do happen to God’s people.” … (Read More)
What Is Conscience?
Before we answer that question let’s look at some quotes from famous people in our past: “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential… (Read More)
The Place We Worship
There is something special about the place we worship! (Psalm 84:1-4, 10) I am keenly aware of two important scriptures that we need to focus on before proceeding with my thoughts on being thankful for the place, or should I say meeting place, we gather a couple of times a week to worship God. We… (Read More)
Characteristics of a Believer
1 John 5:1-5 If you were asked if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it is a foolish question. But today there are some people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. Many of us know there are certain characteristics that make it very clear we… (Read More)
Thank God for Second Chances!
There are many examples in the Bible of people who have been given a second chance by God. Maybe you are one that has been given a second chance. Perhaps you think there is no hope for you to receive a second chance. Hopefully, this little challenge from God’s Word will help you to understand… (Read More)
Be Careful Of Hatred
A good passage of scripture for Christians to meditate upon and perhaps study in depth this week would be II Timothy chapters 3 & 4. I say that because of all the hatred for one another that exists in this time of our history. The book of Matthew chapter 24 tells us as it gets… (Read More)
People the Church Cannot Do Without
Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. Some of these churches pleased him; some of them disappointed him. It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! I believe Paul may have felt that the church at Philippi represented… (Read More)
A Great Need for the Church
When I was growing up there was a picture hanging in many homes and churches that depicted Christ standing at a door and knocking. Many times, if not all the time, the Scripture reference taken from Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the… (Read More)
The Right Decision
I have often made this statement from the pulpit: “You decide this side of death’s door where you will spend eternity. You choose heaven by receiving the free gift of salvation provided by Jesus Christ, or you choose hell by rejecting the free gift of salvation offered by Jesus Christ.” As I contemplate changes I… (Read More)
The Saddest Things about going to Hell
Eternal Association with the Wicked (2 Pet. 2:4; 9; Rev. 21:8) Hell was not created for mankind, but rather for the devil and his angels; as well as the Beast & False Prophet (Rev. 20) Eternal Separation from Loved Ones (Lk. 13:28; 16:19-31) Eternal Darkness (2 Pet. 2:4; 17; Jude 13; Matt. 8:12) Eternal Death… (Read More)
