These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. -Acts 17:11 Many of the biggest problems in the world today could be explained by this one thing: collectively speaking, there is an increasing amount of deception and, therefore, a diminishing belief in the truth. As a result, this is causing an increase in hatred, evil, and division throughout society, as well as Continue Reading
How Should Christians Respond To Charlie Kirk’s Assassination?
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 As we all most likely know by now, a despicably Continue Reading
Unlimited Hope In The Darkest Of Times
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3) What can Christians do when evil increases? What can we do when things may seem hopeless, especially in the war being waged against God, His Word, His love, and all of humanity? John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, found himself in a similar predicament about two hundred years ago. In his ardent fight to end slavery in America, he faced wave after wave of evil opposition, and there was no Continue Reading
Re-Minded: How To Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life
I once heard a Christian counselor make this statement: “Ninety percent of counseling would not need to take place if everyone lived by this one verse: He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again” (2 Cor 5:15). While I might differ with the percentage, I love where he was going with this. There are numerous compelling and encouraging truths that can be drawn from this one verse. Always remember, rejoice in, and be Continue Reading