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Consider the following truth: “Jesus went more readily to the cross of Calvary than we do to the throne of grace in prayer.” But why is that so? Is it because of a lack of faith? A spirit of independence? Carelessness? Yes, yes, and yes. Friends, when I meditate upon that opening statement, I am …
With very little observation necessary, one can easily see that not everyone who professes to be a follower of Jesus is committed to the task of discipleship. Apparently, “Easy-beliefism” has salved the consciences of those who are unwilling to bring their lifestyle into conformity with their desires. Take a close look at the list below. …
A couple years ago I had the opportunity to make a trip to Israel. One of the places we visited was the “Church of the Nativity.” This church building was erected over the alleged birthplace of Jesus. As we walked through the facility, one of the men in our group quietly chuckled at something that …
I’ve been reading in the news lately of several churches who are deciding to cancel their Bible classes and worship services on Christmas Day because it falls on Sunday. Several rather influential churches have announced that they are closing their doors on Christmas day, which of course, falls on Sunday this year. Apart from the …
Seventy years ago today, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. This attack caused the United States Congress to declare war on Japan, and precipitated the now famous statement by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt declared that December 7, 1941, would be a date that would live in infamy. And …