Better is not hardwired in creation for triumph, but goodness is! The IDF and the US Army belong to the most modern. They can do things no one dreamed of a year ago. However, … Short-Term Setbacks “[Sometimes,] the race is not won by the swift, nor the battle by the strong.” (Ecclesiastes 9:11) Swatting… Continue reading Low-tech can win from high-tech, small from big, slow from fast, lie from truth
Month: November 2023
Is it Us or Them? Seeking a Christian Perspective in Wartime
As I sit down to write this post, Israel has been at war for 25 days. I think we all know why. Israel, as a sovereign nation, had to respond to atrocities committed by Hamas against our nation. I find it hard to believe that more than three weeks have passed since I wrote to… Continue reading Is it Us or Them? Seeking a Christian Perspective in Wartime
Halloween and the Encounters with the Unholy – Charlaine Martin
Unmasking spiritual forces working in the background and waging war on them in the Name of Jesus. Have you ever felt the hair rise up on the back of your neck and experienced a horrible sense of dread you couldn’t wait to escape from, but you didn’t know why? This season is filled with horror,… Continue reading Halloween and the Encounters with the Unholy – Charlaine Martin
[Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?
FOREWORD Romans, A Love Letter? Many people say that Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is complex to comprehend. Although it looks difficult, as we deeply meditate upon it, we come to realize that Romans is chiefly a love letter. I had the privilege of attending various Bible studies on this very Epistle. As the study… Continue reading [Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?
3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries
Have you ever been offended by someone and then overreacted emotionally? Has someone ever gotten on your very last nerve … and then you have let this incompetent person know about their thoughtless behavior with sharp words or with a cold attitude? How do you handle daily offenses? Now … I am not talking about abuse. I… Continue reading 3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries
Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church
It’s October 31, and I had a conversation with someone today about whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. More specifically, we were discussing the ways that Christians tend to argue their case for or against our involvement in the candied festivities. It seems like most of the Christians we know don’t deny that the holiday has… Continue reading Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church
Inspiring verses to overcome spiritual battles
A mug with a Bible verse. (Photo by Jessica Lewis from Pexels) Life’s journey is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we face tough spiritual battles. These can be moments of doubt, temptation, or just feeling down. But guess what? The Bible has our back. It’s like a guidebook filled with powerful words that… Continue reading Inspiring verses to overcome spiritual battles
Come and share your master’s happiness!
Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five… Continue reading Come and share your master’s happiness!
Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2
By Elizabeth Prata Part 1 here: Why are there so many false pastors? In these biblically illiterate days, many people focus their anger on the person calling out false teachers. They become angry with those who are warning against false doctrines or movements. Discernment is important! But, is there a scriptural basis for discernment activity, such… Continue reading Is there a scriptural basis for discernment? Part 2
Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship
This thought-provoking episode of “Compared to Who?” explains the connections between being a good “steward” of our money and the stewardship of our bodies. Looking at Matthew 6, Heather answers a listener’s question: How can I know what it means to be a good steward of my body when it’s so easy to believe diet culture’s… Continue reading Wise Investments: How Money Stewardship Connects to Body Stewardship