You are glad you are better than others. Your prayers are more like “self-talk” than speaking with God. Your sins seem so small when placed beside the really BIG sins of others. You rationalize that Christians who don’t agree with you are all “compromisers.” You routinely dismiss anyone who would dare to point out a “blind spot.” You verbally rip apart the people who disagree with you. You
Faith Or Fate: Your Future Depends On It!
Awell-known Bible teacher said, “The only reason I pray is because the Bible tells me to pray.” He does not believe his prayers or actions have any bearing on the scheme of things. This man is a fatalist. Since everything is predetermined, then there is no use to pray and believe God, because what will be will be. A fatalist pastor was conducting the funeral of a known homosexual. This pastor had
The Revival-Ready Vs. Revival-Resistant Pastor
The Revival-ready Pastor is… Willing to confess and confront sin. (Prov. 28:13) Willing to allow God to change his schedule. Willing to be open and honest with others. (Psalm 139:23) Willing to sacrifice personal time to pray, witness, and read God’s Word. (Matt. 6:33) Willing to obey the Holy Spirit immediately. (Gal. 5:16) Willing to allow The Holy Spirit to Control his life. (Eph. 5:18) Willing
One Home Under God
The Pathway to a Better Day In 1607 one hundred and five settlers landed in Jamestown and ALL OF THEM WERE MEN. From the founding of our nation to 1820 men were the leaders, providers, and protectors of their families. These men were self-reliant and self-sufficient. Men of that era lived off the land, built their own houses, and grew their own food. The average family had seven children who were
Calling The Church Back To The Men
For years we have called men back to church. The time has come to call the church back to the men! I was raised in a liberal denomination, saved via a para-church organization, and finally made my way into a Bible-believing church. Having observed first-hand a vast spectrum of Christianity, I feel it is fair to say that a lot of men simply are not at ease in church for a number of reasons. Not only
Debt And The Judgment Of God
$8,392,894,446,880 and Counting! Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people (Proverbs 14:34). America is a blessed nation. God has honored America because our nation has honored God. Though far from perfect, America has an undeniable Christian heritage, and has consequently been exalted as a nation. We often hear talk about “favored nation status” as it relates to the