Posts with the category “the-front-room”

There are those who adhere to the theory of evolution that expect you believe that something came from nothing - that out of what has been termed a "primordial soup," complex forms of life, from plants to animals to human beings, have arisen.  And, many do not believe that a Creator God, as the Bible says, spoke creation into being.  In Romans chapter 4, we can read these words (ESV) regarding God...  Read More

In order to live and experience the truth of Christianity, we have to recognize that true identity of Jesus.  There are those who want to pick and choose what they want to believe about our Savior - by eliminating, for instance, the resurrection, you reduce Jesus to some sort of social activist or moral teacher.  By saying Jesus is a "good teacher," but don't follow His commands, then He is no mor...  Read More

There are certain institutions that have been ordained by God for His glory.  One is marriage, as we see in Genesis chapter 2.  We can also say that the nuclear family is a God-ordained institution.  There's government.  And, there's the Church, endowed with power and mission by the Lord to be his witness in the earth.  We read about an exchange between Jesus and His disciples in Matthew chapter 1...  Read More

Life is not static, certainly.  And, even though our circumstances may change, we can rely on an unchanging God whose love for us does not change.  His Word is true, and no matter what we do or where we go, we can trust the Lord.  The Bible says in Isaiah chapter 43:1 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have ...  Read More

The Bible cautions us to make sure that we make wise choices regarding what we place into our minds.  What we see or hear, what we encounter with our physical senses, can have a bearing on the state of our soul.  And, this is especially important when it comes to protecting the hearts and minds of our young people.  Psalm 101 states:2 I will behave wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when will You come t...  Read More

There are powerful people, who are aligned with the agenda of the powers of darkness, who are seemingly out to destroy the lives of people of all ages.  By playing off base human lust, even the very young are being entrapped by the deceptive thief of pornography.  And, we must, as the Church, be a voice for purity and godliness.  One of the most hard-hitting chapters in the Bible about sexual immo...  Read More

When we face crises in our lives, God can bring help to us - from a variety of sources. The Bible tells us that we can ask for wisdom, and that wisdom can come through the illumination of Scripture to our minds, perhaps a program or song on Faith Radio, or through people close to us. But, the fact is, God does not hide His wisdom from us. James 1 states:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of...  Read More

The Bible instructs us to pray for our leaders, and I am thankful for lawmakers who apply their faith and rely on Godly wisdom to make solid decisions in accordance with Scripture. We should certainly bring our faith to work!  And, we are called to pray for our leaders, so that, in essence, according to 1st Timothy 2, we can actually do that.  The Scriptures say:1 Therefore I exhort first of all t...  Read More

We serve a loving God, a God who provides principles for us to live by.  After Israel fled Egypt, God gave His people a system of laws, some of which have even inspired elements of American Law, so that people may live in peace and order and ultimately know and follow Him.  He also divided Israel into tribes and gave them allotted portions in the Promised Land to which He led them.  Acts 17 provid...  Read More

The Bible offers us a roadmap not only regarding how to be saved and enter into a relationship with Jesus, but provides principles on which we can build our lives. It is the instruction manual that can provide direction and motivate us to be bold and courageous in our Christian walk.  The Lord spoke to Joshua, someone whom He had appointed to leadership over the people of Israel, in Joshua chapter...  Read More

In many cases, you could say there is a difference between our calling and our vocation.  For instance, God has called me to speak His truth, to be a communicator.  And, I have been blessed to be able to do that for well over three decades at Faith Radio.  In whatever occupation, you can use your skills and talents to glorify God and seek His purpose.  But, there may be something outside of that j...  Read More

Because we know Jesus, we have His Spirit who resides in our hearts - giving us the power to live a vibrant Christian life, a life of obedience in which we testify to His presence within us - He enables us togives us authority over the enemy and to display the victory that Jesus has won for us.  Colossians 3 describes how our lives can look:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put ...  Read More

Each generation has its choice - to follow the ways of God or to depart from His principles. Not long after the Israelites came into the promised land, a new generation arose that did not know the Lord.  And, they paid the consequences - they did, as the Bible says, what was right in their own eyes.  It's important that we transmit our Christian faith principles to the next generation.  1st John 2...  Read More

In a culture that promotes sexual deviancy - whether it is sexual activity outside of marriage, or infidelity, or same-sex marriage and sexual relationships, the propensity to break God's laws and violate His standards is all around us. We are called to uphold what the Bible teaches on marriage, and recognize that is an essential part of His plan for humanity. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:4 Marria...  Read More

When the Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, that is reliable instruction for us. So often, we try to work things out on our own without relying on the power of Almighty God. But, He desires for us to partner with Him, call upon His name, and see Him do incredible things. 1st Thessalonians 5 states:16 Rejoice always,17 pray without ceasing,18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of ...  Read More

The Bible has much to say about our speech - we are to speak truthfully, in a manner that is constructive, and produces fruit for the Kingdom of God. We should always strive to speak in a way that glorifies our Savior, and the Bible warns us about the importance of taming the tongue. I believe these concepts extend to other forms of communication, as well, including what is written. This passage f...  Read More