Waiting on God
By Jonathan Lewis   |   12.22.18
I was thinking about the birth of John the Baptist recently when an aspect of the story struck me in a new way. The scriptural account of his birth (and even his life) is relatively condensed. We know that Zechariah...
Having a Merry Pagan Christmas
By Robert Knight   |   12.19.18
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat says the culture war in America may not be so much about secularism or atheism replacing Christianity but the rise of an old Christian foe – paganism. This ancient religion differs from atheism in...
Spiritual Warfare: Standing Strong
By David E. Smith   |   12.18.18
As you can well imagine, over the past several months, I have had a number of projects, concerns and prayers on my mind and on my “to do” list. Yet, as all these issues swirl around in my thoughts, there...
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Just Say “Merry Christmas”
By David E. Smith   |   12.07.18
Before we even put a dent into the Thanksgiving leftovers, we leap wholeheartedly into “the most wonderful time of the year!” But, when the décor switches from gold and orange to red and green, do you find yourself wondering if...
Knowing the Prince of Peace
By David E. Smith   |   12.05.18
Suicide and drug overdose rates continued to rise in 2017, helping drive the number of U.S. deaths to the highest total in more than 100 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a series of reports on mortality released last week. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on the rise. The CDC reports that 47,000 Americans died by suicide and more than 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017.
Oh No, Science Might Actually Point to That?
By Micah Clark   |   12.03.18
There is an interesting new scientific study with findings that are unsettling for those with a secular worldview. Senior Research Associates, Mark Stoeckle and David Thaler of the University of Basel, Switzerland, told the media that “the conclusion is very...
Is Capitalism Immoral?
By Oliver Perry   |   11.30.18
Bernie Sanders, a socialist and U.S. Senator from Vermont, doesn’t like capitalist economics. Visiting the Pope in 2016, he made some serious accusations. I told him [the Pope] that I was incredibly appreciative of the incredible role that he is...
Two Things We Need To Do This Election Season
By David E. Smith   |   10.30.18
If you haven’t heard the mid-term elections are coming up, you’ve obviously been living under a rock–a giant rock.  Between the constant political calls, mailings, TV and radio ads, and social media headlines, most of us are very aware of...
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
10.25.18
Forty years ago, a group of evangelical leaders and scholars took a clear and unapologetic stand on a fundamental tenet of the faith. This month marks the fortieth anniversary of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which was signed in October of 1978 by more than 200 evangelical leaders, including R.C. Sproul, J.I. Packer, and Francis Schaeffer. The Chicago Statement was not only a landmark document in evangelical history...
Jews as Parasites and Jews as Termites: From the Nazis to Farrakhan
By Dr. Michael L. Brown   |   10.22.18
There is no hiding the ugliness of Louis Farrakhan’s latest antisemitic comments, in which he likened Jews to termites. There is one thing you do with termites. Exterminate them! Termites are destructive. Termites are nasty. Termites survive by destroying. Termites do nothing good. Rid the earth of them
Take Up The Cross of Self-Denial
By David E. Smith   |   10.20.18
How is it possible – in fact, necessary – for the sinless, perfect, and holy Son of God to deny Himself? John 10:30 clearly states: I and My Father are one. Yet, in Philippians, the Apostle Paul tells us that Jesus, being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be used for His own advantage.
Call to Prayer for Brett Kavanagh and Donald Trump
10.19.18
This call-to-prayer is in response to an event taking place tomorrow in New York, when witches claim they will place hexes and curses on President Donald Trump and U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. They are selling tickets for $10 to attend this event. Twenty five percent of the proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood.
Healing a Fractured Nation
By Dr. Michael L. Brown   |   10.08.18
Never in our lifetimes has America been so divided, and we are in danger of tearing ourselves at the seams. What’s more, it looks like things will only get worse — much worse — in the days ahead. An article ...
The Tale of Two Accusations
By David E. Smith   |   10.04.18
Recently, accusations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh have dominated the news. Judge Kavanaugh adamantly declares his innocence, while his accuser proclaims his guilt. Some say the accusation is false, while others believe the accuser....
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