You may have heard that Google, one of the largest companies in the world is coming under scrutiny for alleged ethical and privacy violations. Apparently, they are selling our data to retail merchants, helping the Chinese regime spy on its citizens, the same regime that is currently persecuting Christians, and …
Iron Lady
For eleven years (1979-1990) the United Kingdom was served by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Her illustrious career made her one of the most recognizable politicians in modern history. She was nicknamed the “Iron Lady” by a Soviet journalist. (“Margaret Thatcher.” Wikipedia) This name became a reflection of her uncompromising politics …
What We Really Want
My office phone rings, on the other end someone is asking the Church for financial assistance. There is a knock at the door, a mother desires food to feed her children. In my tenure as a full-time minister, I have interacted with numerous individuals during the lowest points in their …
Emotional High Spiritual Low
In addressing the saints in Rome, the Apostle Paul made this observation about some of the Jews. Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge, …
Be Careful What You Hear
Romans 10:17 clearly illustrates the process of developing faith: Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Our faith in God is not the product of dreams, visions or miracles, rather it is the product of reliable testimony from those who have witnessed those miracles (John 20:30-31). …
Weigh Your Options Carefully
We are a society consumed and overwhelmed with options. No matter where we go, we are bombarded with a variety of choices. Fries or tater tots, sweet or un-sweet, aisle or window, “HD” or “4K.” We are free to choose whatever our heart desires. The Lord has given His creation …
The Search Is Over
The World is searching, searching for something. Some are searching for riches others for glory. Some are frantically searching for the next high, living a life dedicated to the desires of the flesh. There is no satisfaction in their endeavors and no outcome that will comfort their minds and satisfy …
Legacy
Years ago, during a lectureship, I heard Dan Winkler respond to a comment about his father’s faithfulness and the great shadow that he left. He said, and I paraphrase, better a reputation to live up to, than one to live down. When we pass from this life we will leave …
Net Worth
Recently Forbes Magazine released its “32nd Annual World Billionaires” issue. In this issue, the net worth of various people from around the world is calculated in an effort to see who is the richest of them all. Many of us will likely never make it onto Forbes’ list but fear …
They Will Rise In The Judgment
Jesus, when talking to the Pharisees and Scribes who desired a sign from Him, said the following: The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here (Matthew …