What is happening in America and the world is not shocking to those who know their Bibles. The speed at which things are happening may be startling, but certainly not the events. Time after time, Scripture warns, then demonstrates, what happens when the created attempts to usurp the Creator. It never ends well. It began …
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Friends, take a good look at the picture above. This new sculpture now sits in the Visitor's Plaza at the United Nations (UN) building in New York City, and is hailed as the "guardian for international peace and security." This "fusion of jaguar and eagle" is a very reminiscent of the beast described by the …
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Friends, do our lives reflect rebellion or radical courage? We're wrapping up our mini-series on courage, so if you missed the first three parts, check them out here: Taking a Stand in a Messed up World: Rebellion or Courage?Living in a Messed up World: Reacting in Foolishness or Responding in Wisdom?Radical Courage in a Messed …
Do you have favorite places in Scripture you gravitate toward? I do, and for quite some time now, Paul's letters to the Thessalonians have held my interest. I return there day-after-day, it seems, studying and desiring to understand those two great letters (1 and 2 Thessalonians) in light of what I see happening in our …
Continue reading The Great Apostasy is Coming: How Do We Avoid Falling Victim?
Looking for the Blessed Hope 