Book Review: The Church in Babylon: Heeding the Call to Be a Light in the Darkness
CLICK HERE to buy The Church in Babylon: Heeding the Call to Be a Light in the Darkness By Erwin W. Lutzer / Moody Publishers How can American Christians remain faithful in a culture increasingly hostile toward our beliefs? Like the Israelites in Babylon, we must find...
Book Review: Pilgrim’s Progress
CLICK HERE to buy Pilgrim's Progress By Rosalie de Rosset, ed. / Moody Publishers Underscoring the pivotal role that classic literature plays in the shaping of our lives, Moody Press has introduced Moody Classic Series, celebrating Christian writing which has stood...
Book Review: The Screwtape Letters
CLICK HERE to order The Screwtape Letters By C.S. Lewis / HarperOne The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a timeless work of fiction that explores the complex topic of temptation through a fascinating portrayal of demonology. With penetrating insight, Lewis...
Daily reminder: I am not perfect.
Once you can really understand how imperfect you are, then you can have the love and grace to accept the imperfection in others.
It’s when we’re blind, ignorant, or unwilling to see our own imperfections that we end up blaming everyone else for our problems.
Sunday morning perspective
Sunday morning perspective before you head to church today. I recall some years ago a pastor at my church talking about one weekend (before he was a pastor) when they were late getting to church. It seemed as though nothing was going right that morning. Every time...
Is Christian Patriotism the way?
I see a lot of believers who love their country and believe Christian patriotism will save their nation.
May I remind you that 40 years of Christian patriotism has led America to this very point in time?
That Christian patriotism lead Germany into WWII.
And it’s Christian patriotism that’s fueling Russian troops to fight for what is right in their minds.
Someone might read this and conclude that Christianity is the problem, but that’s because they don’t know God.
The problem is the perversion of scripture.
These believers put God right on the same pedestal as their country.
God + Country = Their faith.
Let me make the songs of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws
“Let me make the songs of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws.” ~Andrew Fletcher “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ~ Nikola Tesla "And God said..." ~Moses People think that everything is...
God bless America?
I need help from a scholar or a well-studied theologian. I'm trying to find scripture in the Bible that says God loves America or Canada above all other countries. Any verses that Jesus had a political preference? Surely he stated He liked Fox News over CNN, right?...
Hitler used Christian patriotism
Hitler gained power because the people and the church were deceived and focused on their nation before God's will. Hitler became a tyrannical dictator because the church remained silent knowing they were deceived and had too much pride to admit it and repent. They...
Is the prosperity gospel is the worse false gospel
If your church relies on its non-prophet status, high offerings to cover costs, government funding, or public perception, can it honestly and unapologetically teach the entire bible? The only correct answer is no. Some Christians believe the prosperity gospel is the...
Seek God’s knowledge above all other knowledge
I'm big on seeking knowledge. Knowledge makes us more powerful. But is there such a thing as seeking too much knowledge? It was the seeking of knowledge of medical experiments on unwilling Jews in WWII that was evil and sinful. Perhaps they gained knowledge, but at...
Repent often
When you truly understand the cancerous properties sin has on us and the world, you start to detest the slight bit of it from within. It's not to say one becomes perfect and sin-free. You just become hyper-aware of it and want to remove it. Sometimes it's an immediate...
Why must we love our enemies?
When you’re right in the middle of an argument with a loved one, we all have a struggle with feeling, expressing, and showing love. We’re at an emotional high, and our logic escapes us. We react instead of properly responding.
And these are the people that are the closest to us and that we care the most about. And yet Jesus tells us to love our enemies. Knowing myself, that seems like an impossible task.
Too many Christians fell for the lie
Too many Christians fell for the lie. The world has taught us that our physical life is separate from our spiritual life. You can believe what you want provided you keep it to yourself. Do your worshipping in a building on Sunday, and keep it out of the rest of the...
Jordan Peterson Discussion on Science vs Religion
Short clip of a great conversation between a Christian, a scientist, and Jordan Peterson.
I’m not going to say I agree with every single word said here, but the conversation is very deep and interesting.
Jonathan’s point near the end hits the nail on the head.
Science vs Religion
Science vs Religion One of the most deceiving concepts ever. It imposes: ???? If you believe in science, you cannot believe in a god. ???? If you believe in a god, then you're not being scientific. ???? Finally, Because science cannot believe in a god, an atheist...
The most “INSANE” Easter Message on Earth and Belle gets crucified?
I've been watching/listening to some easter services from many churches this last week. I've seen all sorts of messages. Some reduce the concept of sin to a small annoyance or when you get irritable with others or your children. They seemingly teach that your greatest...
The written word vs the spoken word
The written word stimulates the imagination. The written word educates people. The written word brings clarity. The written word allows for progress. The written word creates efficiencies. But none of that is possible without the spoken word. Think about that for a...
The Easter message most don’t want to hear…but need to
A few weeks back during our prayer and worship night a brother brought up a question that's been very close to my spiritual walk. There is a lot of evil, sinful, and downright satanic stuff going on in the world right now. I'm unsure if it's any more than in the past,...
Salvation has a low perceived value
The value of something is determined by the price that someone is willing to pay for it. That's basically how the market works. If a product is scarce and in high demand, well, the perceived value goes up. If a product has flooded the market and there isn't much...
The government doesn’t care if you believe in gods
Rome didn't care that Jesus Christ claimed to be God. Rome had plenty of gods for you to worship. That's how they distracted people while they ruled over them. What got Jesus killed was His claim in being the one and only true God. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords....
Women need a protector
Women need a protector. And that's the husband's role. He provides for and protects his wife and children. So what happens after decades of de-masculating men through media? What happens when society is full of men who are more in touch with their emotions than being...
If you say it louder, it doesn’t make you right
If you say it louder, it doesn't make you right. Have you ever had someone try to explain something to you and you didn't get it? So you ask them to explain it again, to which they respond with a sigh and attempt to say it again, but louder and with some annoyance....
The Jezebel spirit was dominating Egypt before it fell
The Jezebel spirit was dominating Egypt before it fell. This is the divine femininity people are after today. When people walk away from God, it's typically toward a feminine god. And to be clear, none of this has to do with men or women. It's masculine or feminine....
Women are NOT equal to men
Women are NOT equal to men. But I cannot say that without also saying that men are NOT equal to women. We were never designed to be equals. We were designed to be complimentary. As a man, I have specific talents and values to bring to society, the church, and to my...
It is the fool that believes himself to be free in the first place
It is the fool that believes himself to be free in the first place that is at risk of horrible enslavement. It is the slave that understands that there is only freedom in whom you call master. Of the two masters you can serve, only one was evil enough to trick you. He...
A transgender person shoots and kills Christian children in Nashville
A transgender person shoots and kills Christian children in Nashville. The White House press secretary claimed LGBTQ+ people are being attacked right now and Joe Biden jokes at the possibility that this is any sort of Christian hate crime. Meanwhile, extremists from...
He who controls the youth, controls the future
"He who controls the youth, controls the future" ~Hitler Hitler knew that a nation is controlled by the people's minds and souls, not violence and genocide. Violence and genocide may be required at some points to gain short-term control, but it fails long-term. This...
Looking for hope in dark times
Went to the conference breakfast this morning and saw a table with a 55-60-year-old man sitting by himself. I asked if I can join him. We literally talked for 2 minutes and he asked me my thoughts on what was going on in the world today. I thought, wow, that's not...
Divine appointment leaves bartender stunned
Long 12-hour day at the conference. I'm tired, but I'm hungry as I barely ate dinner at the trade show. I go down to the hotel restaurant and all the tables are taken. There's another trainer I met once about 4 years back waiting as well. The bar just had two seats...