If You Really Want Peace
An accused murderer is reported to have said, “I’ve had enough of his hatred, ” so he killed him. Meanwhile, the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the nation declared that “we will absolutely target you, go after you” if you engage in what she thinks is hate speech. The editorial board of one of the […]
How to Build Tiny Christian Habits
Yes, this is another article on forming good habits. One of the reasons we get tired of someone writing about habits is that we have tried so many times to form good habits and we have failed. I know I’ve been down that road many times, and when it’s all said and done, I still […]
Avoid the Shallows
Juvenal may have nailed it when he wrote of ancient romans that they had squandered their liberty and instead wished only for “bread and circuses.” (Juvenal, Satire, 10.77-81). They no longer cared about the important things in life, only their food and entertainment. They should have worked to avoid the shallows and focus on depth. […]
The Gentle Shepherd
Miles from the nearest town, a watchful shepherd, watches over his flock of grazing sheep. The animals, heads down in the grass, focus on eating. That’s their priority. Meanwhile, the gentle shepherd is alert to lurking dangers that could harm or even kill his sheep. That’s his job. The flock is his top priority. As […]
The Spirits of the Prophets
Don’t you admire the Old Testament prophets? They came out of obscurity and were never very popular; their message was ignored, and they endured hardships that often led to death. Despite the struggles, they stood for God. It was His message, and they did not tamper with it. The Spirits of the Prophets must have […]
Get On Your Knees Now Christian!
The strength of the Christian does not come from the inside. It comes from the outside of the individual. It comes from God. When we seek God in prayer, he answers and always gives us precisely what we need in the moment. So, if you are struggling and weak, get on your knees now Christian! […]
5 Spiritual Goals You Can Tackle, Even Though Most Won’t
There are 5 spiritual goals you can tackle in 2025. These goals are not competitive. It doesn’t matter how well someone else does, you can accomplish these goals on your own. We talked about setting goals for the coming year as opposed to resolutions because resolutions tend to be easy to break. Goals suggest a […]
The Example of Christ
We have been exploring the link between Christians and Politics. So far, we have quoted from various secular sources, including media sources, political pundits, and social researchers. We have also looked at the disastrous history of blended church-state models. All of this is important and helps frame our discussion about the present turmoil we face. […]
A Brief Survey of Blended Church and State
A brief history of blended church and state shows that such mixing is always bad for both. Before we go further let me be clear that good government must be based upon sound biblical principles. But the church should never exist in service to the state. Likewise, It is fruitless and harmful for the government […]
The Church and Government
The Church and Government are both important, yet different, God created three separate institutions. First, he gave us the home (Genesis 2: 18-25). Next, he instituted government, for he knew that man could not govern himself (Jeremiah 10:23). Finally, God created the church (Acts 2:41, 47). Just as the government cannot take the place of […]
