The Joy of Sacrifice
The advent season is a beautiful time to reflect on our joy and thanksgiving for the Gospel. Will you sacrifice with us?
Is there a dragon in your nativity?
The traditional nativity scene brings all the pieces of the Christmas story together into one picture. But don’t forget the red dragon from Revelation 12 is also part of the Christmas story. He came to destroy Christ the moment He was born and he’s trying to destroy us even now. Let us rejoice in the victory and wage the war of love.
A Season of Preparation
John the Baptist exemplifies what a life of preparation looks like.
What I learned from Matthew West
John’s appreciation of Matthew West’s music, especially during the Christmas season, comes from a discussion they had several years ago. Matthew is passionate about using music to help encourage his listeners faith with stories of God’s faithfulness to mend and heal. John was encouraged to hear the stories behind “Mended” and “Untold.”
A Society Without Absolutes
Embracing a Biblical ethic is crucial for establishing a stable and moral society and essential for navigating complex moral issues and preventing societal decline. Francis Schaeffer wrote, “If there are no absolutes by which to judge society, then society itself is absolute.”
Keeping the Black Dog leashed
Depression appears to attack Christians great and small. What help do we get from the Scriptures to fight against the darkness and despair and the false condemnation that usually comes in periods of depression?