In today’s society, it is becoming increasingly common to encounter people demanding that we keep silent on certain topics. This can be extremely disconcerting, especially when we feel that we are standing on solid Biblical ground. Join us as Marc Dickie explores and discusses how we can respond to the hysterical mobs while still standing firm in our beliefs and …
Don’t Fear Religious People … WIN THEM!
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the blessing of guest speaking at some local non-denominational churches. These small local assemblies are full of people with a genuine love for God and a desire to know the Bible more fully. At each church, people approached me afterwards to either ask questions or to offer positive comments about the message I’d …
Making Good Judgment
Everyone values sound judgment in their daily lives. It is crucial for the Believer that judgment derives from God’s Word. The world can be very perplexing at times. It can be challenging to determine what is right or wrong given the wealth of information and opinions available. We have a unique opportunity as Christians to know the Truth from the …
God’s Witness to His Witnesses
As Christians, we are given the task, privilege, and honor of being witnesses for God. We are to share His Word and His love with the world, leading others to Him and introducing them to His grace and mercy. But, how often do we take the time to consider what God is saying to His witnesses? What does He have …
From Fellowship to Fear
A common thought about Christian fellowship is that it should produce comfort and encouragement. But how many of us look at fellowship as a source of godly fear? Yet, that is precisely what the first Christians experienced immediately following the Day of Pentecost. Acts 2 informs us that they followed a specific pattern of behavior, but the outcome wasn’t what …
Freedom in Christ
This month the United States of America will celebrate July 4th in remembrance of the ratification of our Declaration of Independence. Both in the preamble and the epilogue they acknowledge the Creator God as the both the author and protector of freedom. It was their reliance upon God that gave them the courage to take their stand and declare truth …
A Nation Founded On Truth
Here in the United States, this Tuesday will be our nation’s 247th birthday, and as Christians, we have the opportunity to reflect on our birth and life as a nation. The United States of America is the only nation in the world that was founded on a creed. Other nations were founded on the basis of common ancestry, geographic boundaries, or …
The War is Here… What Now?
Our world is spinning out of control. The most fundamental realities of life are under assault, and it seems most of earth’s human inhabitants are either ignorant, numbed or jaded about the inevitable outcome if we remain on the sidelines. What should Christ’s followers do? Do we march in the streets? Should we write letters of protest to our elected …
Tell a Tale of His Goodness
If God is all good, all the time, then the evil we see and experience cannot originate from a good and Holy God. So, where does it come from? Why does He “allow” it? Why does nothing seem to be changing for the better? Have you ever felt disappointed in God to the point of considering giving up on Him …
Righteous or Self-Righteous
Righteousness in the Bible carries two essential meanings. First, it is the state of being right according to God’s standards. The other meaning carries the sense of having been declared not guilty. One who is declared not guilty, is not of necessity living righteously. Throughout the Bible, God declared many people righteous, but it is through faithfulness to live according …