Fellowship in our current Western culture has become a broadly used word to describe everything from government programs to civic organizations. Is fellowship just another way of describing a collective group or community or does it imply more? The Bible offers a much more nuanced picture of fellowship; one which will thrill the heart to perceive and practice. In this …
How’s Your Fruit Account?
Generosity and giving was one of Jesus’ favorite topics of discussion. Here are a few facts about his teachings on money: • Sixteen of the thirty-one parables have a money or stewardship theme.• One of every ten verses in the Gospels directly mentions money.• Jesus refers directly to money in 288 verses.• Jesus taught about money more often than he …
The Belt of Truth
Dear Truth Seeker,In these last days, the Body of Christ is clearly in an all-out spiritual war with the enemies of righteousness. This war is not with people but with the demonic forces which deceive millions and promote ungodliness and evil. I can make this claim with great confidence because it has been this way from the start. Ephesians 6:10-17 …
Reality Is Always Your Friend
Why is reality your friend? Because the meaning of reality is “the way things really are.” If for any reason you are out of touch with reality in any area of your life, you are undoubtedly subject to a diminished quality of life, to say the least. In the Bible, the Greek word translated “truth” basically means “reality.” Because knowing …
What Should Christians Hate?
Dear Lover of God and Christ, Other than hating your team’s Super Bowl opponent, February is all about LOVE. The Gift Card, Candy and Floral Lobbyists make sure that Valentine’s Day is the highlight of this month. Beside loving one’s spouse, fiancée, etc., February 14 can also be a reminder to us about the relentless love of God as expressed …
2020: “I Can See Clearly Now…”
Perhaps you recognize this popular 1972 song, the chorus goes: “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It’s gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day.” And we can say, “a bright, bright sunshiny year.” That is because, as per Nehemiah 8:8 …
How’s Your Joie de Vivre?
Other than three years of early teen torture at Miss Gates Dancing School, the closest my wonderful parents came to child abuse was subjecting me to five years of French class in elementary school. Hence, I do recall the above French phrase, which literally means “the joy of life.” The dictionary defines it as, “a delight in being alive; keen, carefree enjoyment of living.” Given …
Why Are Some People Cross About THE CROSS?
Consider this classic exhortation to us as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ: Hebrews 12:1-3Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the …
When You Come to a Cross Road, Take It
The title of this teaching is When You Come To A Cross Road, Take It. The key word is cross. This is our March/April teaching, and April of this year we celebrate what is usually known as Easter Sunday when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. No resurrection would have occurred had he not died. What we are going …
Walking in the Footsteps of Christ
Becoming Like Christ I once heard the famous American radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh, asked: “If you had to be stranded on a desert island with one man from the history of the world, who would it be?” And he answered, “Jesus Christ.” Good choice, although Rush may have been mostly thinking of the walking on water thing. Limbaugh …
