When one surveys the world in its current state the findings may cause deep sorrow even depression. Immorality has become increasingly acceptable; the attitude and actions of people are steeped in wickedness and the regard for human life is almost non-existent. Grief is an appropriate response to these trends, so …
THE LAWS OF LAWLESSNESS
Lawlessness is defined as, being without law; uncontrolled by a law; unbridled; unruly; or unrestrained. (Dictionary.com) In recent weeks many of us watched in absolute amazement as hordes of people epitomized this definition. Rioters and looters burned down buildings, vandalized property, stole vast amounts of goods, assaulted, and even murdered individuals. …
There’s Hope in Mercy
If you were to look up the subject of torture, you may come across the works of the Assyrians. One Historian wrote the following about their ancient torture methods. In the ancient Far East, where there were large states peopled by many different ethnicities, leaders demonstrated their might by inventing …
Focus in View
Come closer, a little more, can you see it? More importantly, do you understand it? See what; understand what you ask. Your focus. It is the thing we do but rarely see, the actions in which we engage but seldom fully comprehend. Our lives are always focused on something and …
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR
When the phrase bought and paid for is used, it references something that has been fully acquired with no outstanding debts remaining. Nice car, is it yours? Yes, bought and paid for. This sentiment is true for the Church as a whole and individual Christians. Figuratively speaking, if someone were to look …
The Proper View of You
There are well over seven billion people in the world all with unique personalities and character traits. However, if everyone’s view of self were to be polled the results may not be that varying. The reason being that mankind either overvalues or undervalues their general worth. A more in-depth look …
“Membership Has Its Benefits”
I recently read an interesting piece written on a brand strategy website called Sticky Branding. Businesses hire a brand strategist to market their specific brands in the best way possible. The piece was about membership, specifically the decline of it. According to its author Jeremy Miller, “Across North America leaders …
Isolation
We’ve all been sick at some point or another; some more so than others. During these times we are usually isolated from those in our social circles even family if the sickness is severe and extensive. However, most of us have never been isolated as is the case in our …
Selective Recall
After the emancipation of the Hebrew people, they started their journey to the Promised Land per the command and promise of God. The sheer spiritual magnitude of their release from Egypt is recognized in that it was part of God’s plan to bring salvation to mankind. (Cf. Genesis 12:1-3). On …
Are Your Hands Clean?
Are your hands clean, or have you washed your hands are questions usually posed to children who often forget the principle of cleanliness? Unfortunately, some adults need signs in bathrooms to instruct them in the same fashion. In our current climate, our minds are focused on keeping our hands clean. …