The church is not a building. The church body is the group of people who join together and worship God in one accord. But the church is not held captive in the sanctuary. Our church expands far beyond the walls and into the daily lives of all who believe. However,...
And Let Us Run with Patience
A dear pastor and his wife in the Midwest found themselves in the middle of the unthinkable. Without ever violating a law or even an ethical standard, they found themselves being sued for the faith. Because they had little experience with the law and legal...
Christianity and the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document at the very core of our American system of government. Signed on July 4, 1776, the Declaration set in motion a chain of events that would lead to the Revolutionary War, the independence of the United States, and the...
Are We Making the Lord Look Good?
My paternal grandfather wasn’t well educated. He left school after fifth grade because he didn’t want to repeat it for the third time; and once he left, he had to make a living. The one thing he knew how to do was butcher a cow. So, he got a cow, butchered it, and...
So… Is That Really Your Conviction?
More and more American Christians are being taken to court over matters relating to their Biblical faith today. As a nation, America no longer encourages religious liberty; the country only reluctantly tolerates it. In a great sense, the Christian’s convictions are...
Digging Deep Foundations
Growing up in church, many heard and sang “How Firm a Foundation,” a hymn that describes how the Word of God provides a sure foundation for the people of God. The Bible talks plainly about the importance of foundations. “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the...