A few weeks ago I stated in a sermon that God may be giving us what we deserve in this year’s Presidential election – two candidates that few people respect. The pervasive economic, political, moral, and religious corruption in America mirrors that of Israel and Judah during the days of the earliest Minor Prophets. God’s… Read More »
News You Need to Know
Here are links to four news stories you need to read. Kaine cites Genesis 1, Pope to support gay marriage Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine said the Bible buttresses his support of same-sex marriage. And he predicted the Roman Catholic Church eventually will change its mind on the issue, like he has. New report… Read More »
Iraq and the Prophet Jonah
The Iraqi city of Mosul has been in the news a lot in recent years. Since 2014 it has been controlled by ISIS. A city of about 2.5 million people, many have fled and those who remain live under harsh conditions. The Iraqi army is advancing toward Mosul with the hope of retaking the city… Read More »
God Knows What He’s Doing
From time to time God reminds that He always knows what He’s doing. Every time I just smile and shake my head, wondering why I ever questioned Him in the first place. I’ve been feeling that way lately as I’ve studied for the new sermon series on the Minor Prophets that starts this Sunday. You… Read More »
The Presidential Election: Some Things to Keep in Mind
With the Republican National Convention last week and the Democratic National Convention this week, the upcoming Presidential election is the lead story in the news. It is also on the hearts and minds of God’s people. Many of us view this election as pivotal, especially with regard the Supreme Court and the future of religious… Read More »
Two Mornings in Brussels
Brussels is a beautiful city. Early one August morning 20 years ago I had a layover in the Brussels airport, so I took the train with some friends to the downtown area. Since most of the city was still asleep, we were able to walk around enjoying the sights without worrying about any crowds. Other… Read More »
Facing Evil
The French President rightly called last night’s ISIS terror attacks on Paris an “act of war.” He added that ISIS is “a terrorist army … a jihadist army, against France, against the values that we defend everywhere in the world, against what we are: A free country that means something to the whole planet.”… Read More »
Help SC Flood Victims
The flooding caused by all the rain in SC has damaged more homes and displaced more people than anyone truly knows at this time. Some of our own FBC members have family members staying with them until the waters recede in Columbia and elsewhere. People from across the country are offering their help and I… Read More »
War Room: A Must See Movie
Tuesday evening my daughter, Jacqueline, and I saw the movie “War Room” and both of us are giving it a big thumbs up. If you haven’t seen it, you should. You will be inspired, convicted, motivated, challenged, encouraged, corrected, and several other adjectives I could choose. While watching the movie, at times you will find… Read More »
Homosexuality and the Internet
A couple of Sundays ago, a lady approached me after one of our services and asked me about homosexuality in the Old Testament book of “Song of Solomon.” I admit I was dumbfounded because I was not aware of any homosexual references in that book of the Bible. She said one of her friends kept… Read More »