In the book of Revelation, the Church of Sardis has a name that it’s alive, but it’s dead. John writes about it in Revelation 3:1-6. Just six little verses tell a whole lot of information, not only about the church of that time, but also the churches of America and the West today. See, Sardis… Continue reading 3 Kinds of People In the Church of Sardis Today
Category: Articles for Edification
Forgiveness For Me; Forgiveness For You
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Let’s face it. Forgiveness is hard. Whether you are the one asking for it or the one giving it, it’s challenging either way. This week, I had experiences with both, and Matthew 6:14-15 says that’s the way it has to be. But whether it is our own sin we have to take before… Continue reading Forgiveness For Me; Forgiveness For You
Easing Anxiety With the Providence of God
Anxiety is real, even in believers. No matter how many times we recite Matthew 6:27, telling ourselves not to worry about tomorrow, sometimes we just can’t help it. The bad news blares at us from every available media mechanism. And, even our own spirits bear witness that we are in the last days. Things are… Continue reading Easing Anxiety With the Providence of God
Jesus Was Clear: Occupy Until He Comes
In the past week or so, the world has gone just a little bit crazy. Schools were closed, sports venues and amusement parks have shut their doors, and states and even nations have declared this time to be an emergency. Already people are faced with uncertainty. How do we navigate our world with variables that… Continue reading Jesus Was Clear: Occupy Until He Comes
3 Comforting Truths About Our Witness for Christ
This image came from a video entitled "How to Make Your Own Gospel Tract." The world needs a Savior, and we know Him personally. As Christians, we have seen Jesus change our behavior and our priorities. We have heard His voice in both comfort and correction, and we have felt Him heal old wounds and… Continue reading 3 Comforting Truths About Our Witness for Christ
Burnt Rolls and the Timing of the Rapture
I burned the cinnamon rolls on Christmas Day. I thought I had set the timer correctly, but it’s a relatively new oven, so I guess I didn’t. When my husband asked about breakfast, I pulled the rolls out. He saw them and said, “When you have something in the oven, you have to watch it.”… Continue reading Burnt Rolls and the Timing of the Rapture
Hebrew Roots Movement: An Analogy of Priorities
My friend and his wife have a pretty unique hobby: dumpster diving. They have certain stores’ schedules down pat, and every week they dive for things the employees put in the bins and video it all for YouTube. See, there are laws put in place to keep the public safe, laws that say when a… Continue reading Hebrew Roots Movement: An Analogy of Priorities
4 Ways to Avoid Spiritual Deception
“Take heed that no man deceives you.” These were the first words Jesus spoke in Matthew 24 when the disciples asked Him about the signs of His second coming. Deception is a huge danger in these last days. To say that any one of us is above getting caught in one of the fowler’s snares… Continue reading 4 Ways to Avoid Spiritual Deception
Modern Idolatry: Meeting Needs Without God
People are wired to worship. We were created by God to worship Him, and doing so meets deep-seated needs that we have in our lives. Even people who say they don’t believe in God live a lifestyle of worship. They have put something other than God upon the throne of their lives. They love it,… Continue reading Modern Idolatry: Meeting Needs Without God
Lordship Salvation: What Does It Mean to Believe?
Hanging out with Christians on social media can be a trip sometimes. Whether in Facebook groups or just in the comments on ministry posts, you can encounter many different viewpoints among people who are all supposed to be in one accord. This week, two people on two different sites stated definitively that giving one’s life… Continue reading Lordship Salvation: What Does It Mean to Believe?
