The Barren Road of Revenge By Jonathan C. Brentner Nestled away in the historical books of the Bible is a tale of sordid revenge. It’s the story of Ahithophel and his deep hatred for King David. I can guess what you must be thinking. Who in the world was Ahithophel…
Your Christian Hope: An Eternal Perspective By Dr. David R. Reagan Why is it important to have an eternal perspective? What I have outlined in the previous parts are a series of glorious promises that are designed to give God's people a strong sense of hope as they live as…
Prayer, No Time Like the Present By Dennis Huebshman The first mention of prayer in the Bible is Genesis 4:26b, “…then began men to call on the name of the Lord.” God loves us so much He sent His Son to save us from our sins. (John 3:16) He loves…
Prayer, Pain, and Power on the Gridiron By Joy Lucius It’s a Friday in September, and in small-town Mississippi, that means only one thing – high school football. Tomorrow, the big boys in the SEC play, and we will be equally as serious about that. But tonight, our sons and…
Life's Illusions By Jonathan C. Brentner If you have followed the news regarding Brett Kavanaugh Senate hearings, you likely feel the same frustrations I do. The false accusation of a woman, who has no proof whatsoever of her claims, could derail his confirmation to the Supreme Court. It feels as…
We Can Never Graduate from Grace By Wesley Wildmon My parents have always been a great example of living out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), especially by practicing Christian hospitality. In the Great Commission discipleship is the central command. In order to make disciples, we must be willing to invest…
What If I Stumble? (Sin and Forgiveness) By Darrell Harrison “If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.” Psalm 130:4-5 (NASB) Think back for a moment to the last time someone sinned against you. I mean…
Step One to the Christian Life: Humility By Joe McKeever At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are…
The Crown of Old Men By Dave Daubenmire I don’t know how or when it happened, but somewhere along the path to eternity I have found myself being classified as an elder statesman. That is what a friend called me the other day. My reaction was mixed…honored that someone recognized…
God Says What He Means And Means What He Says By Grant Phillips “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) “Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He…