Tag «Culture»

Fill In The Blank

In a moment, I am going to give you the opportunity to “fill in the blank” with either the word, “and” or the word, “but.” Although you may not recognize the passage I am about to share with you, I want you to insert the word you think best fits the context and belongs in the …

Can The Church Survive?

Social injustice, homosexual marriage, divorce, cohabitation, adultery, premarital sex, pornography, abortion, casual drug use, the rejection of absolutes, the immorality of the entertainment industry…these are a representative sample of some of the things our culture embraces today. Can the church survive such moral degradation?  Can it survive 21st century American culture, or will it become …

Be Strong and Courageous

The children of Israel were about to enter and possess the “Promised Land.”  However, in order to do this, it would require blood, sweat, and tears.  Consequently, no less than four times in Joshua chapter one, God encouraged and commanded them to be “strong and courageous and do not be afraid” (Joshua 1:6,7,9,18). Other examples …

The Day After

Today is the day after the 2012 Presidential Election.  Today, approximately half of the population of the United States is pleased with the outcome of the election, while the other half is terribly disappointed. Whether you’re rejoicing or mourning on this “day after,” try to remember the following facts. Our hope is not in the …