Providence
God is alive and active in the world today. He reaches into the natural world from his supernatural throne and affects the lives of men and the course of history. Prayer is the means by which men ask God to intervene in their lives. While we do not believe in the existence of true biblical […]
Casual Sex and Culture
Shortly after the Miley Cyrus embarrassment students in public schools were seen twerking. That is, they were moving their bodies in way suggestive of having sex. The provocative moves soon found their way into some dance team and cheer-leading routines in public schools. Cyrus was not finished debasing herself and culture. Her music video featured […]
True Miracles
To hear some people tell it, miracles are everywhere today. Any strange event, any unexpected healing and even an odd shaped cloud or spectacular sunset is called a miracle. I beg to differ. God works in our lives in amazing ways. But let us understand that any modern day miracle must be judged against the […]
Including Others
Evangelism is spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. It is introducing people to Jesus and telling them of his salvation. Evangelism is also reaching out to the struggling who are in Christ but slipping away. In the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus commanded that we make disciples, teach and baptize and teach them again. […]
Baggage: Why We Struggle
Solomon said the whole duty of man was to fear God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Paul wrote that to know Jesus was the most important thing in his life (Philippians 3:8). We also know that God does not create confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33) and that his word is truth (John 17:17). So why […]
When Persecution Comes Home
An American preacher is being held in Iran, charged with violations of national security. Specifically, Saeed Abedini was sentenced to 8 years in prison for converting from Islam to Christianity. According to his wife, Abedini was offered freedom if he would renounce his faith in Christ. He refused. This horrible affair strikes at the heart […]
Dogs, Fleas and Friends
The saying, “If you lay down with dogs you’ll get up with fleas” is not in the Bible. But the idea is definitely Biblical. Those we associate with can help us or harm us. Consider Paul’s words: “Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.” (1 Corinthians 15:33) The wisest ever, Solomon wrote: If they […]
Christian Fasting
The Bible speaks of fasting but in the present day many people seem a bit confused about it. After the topic arose in a Bible class I decided to do some in-depth research. You can read my paper over on the main church website for the Eastern Shore Church of Christ. I hope you find Christian Fasting […]
Reaching the Unreachable
You know someone that needs Jesus. Their life is a mess and chaos reigns every day. You fear their eternity yet they slumber through life with little thought for the Lord and his salvation. Can this person be reached? Are they beyond the love of God? Should we surrender? The Love of God Extends to […]
Real Problem #3 – No Discipline
Discipline is a foul word in some quarters. In others, it suggests punishment. But others see discipline as a necessary component of a maturing, healthy life and especially of a faithful life before God. The apparent lack of discipline is the reason for so much of society’s ills. R. Kent Hughes, writing in the popular Disciplines […]
