Always Pray and Never Give Up (the Parable of the Persistent Widow)

Jesus Christ spoke a parable about a helpless widow before an unjust judge to teach his children to always pray and never give up

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up, saying, “There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God, and didn’t respect man. A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, ‘Defend me from my adversary!’ He wouldn’t for a while, but afterward he said Continue reading Always Pray and Never Give Up (the Parable of the Persistent Widow)

How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

This passage is a beautiful provision for the church, not a legalistic bondage of rules and regulations about appearance.

Does “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV) really mean the Christian is required to avoid anything that even appears to be some kind of evil? Does this apply even if it is really actually good? Who decides what appears to be evil? Who decides what is a form of evil? Who decides the penalty? Who makes Continue reading How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

Have you hardened your heart against God like Pharaoh?

Don't be like Pharaoh who chose to deny God, so God hardened his heart to bear the plagues until the destruction was complete

If you have hardened your heart to deny God, and you recognize your life is on a path headed to destruction, you can choose to change your direction. You can choose to believe God and accept his free gift of salvation. He has never failed to answer that prayer. He will soften your heart and transform your life. What is Continue reading Have you hardened your heart against God like Pharaoh?

Biblical Instructions for godly leadership

Throughout history godly leadership strives to feed the flock but ungodly leadership seeks position, authority, and wealth

Throughout history, godly leadership has always taken the place of the servant to feed the flock but ungodly leadership always seeks position, authority, and wealth Godly leadership The life of the Apostle Paul gives a good example of godly leadership. A clean conscience Acts 20:25-27 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the Continue reading Biblical Instructions for godly leadership

Three great civil rights movements: abolition of slavery, women’s rights, unborn children’s rights

There have been several long and difficult civil rights movements in America that have had world-changing impact. But, there is another civil rights movement that is happening right now. What are unborn children’s rights? Here is my opinion as a Christian, husband, father, and grandfather. The subject of civil rights was brought to the forefront of the modern world by Continue reading Three great civil rights movements: abolition of slavery, women’s rights, unborn children’s rights