We (followers of Christ) have fixed pleasure and duty as polar opposites. Somehow the idea of duty, meaning obedience to God, is something that we pursue out of obligation. Obedience to God has come to be known by some professing followers of Christ as a tedious, non-interesting activity. Somehow the bible has been presented in recent…
Are You Clinging to Your Sin?
Evil kings of the historic divided kingdom of Israel are known for their sinning ways. It is an important observation to make about their ways and their words. Yesterday, as we were examining 2nd (not two) kings chapter 3 there were familiar terms and new terms the historian used to describe the actions of an evil…
Don’t Get Me Wrong – I’ve Said Dumb Things Too (updated)
Watch this before reading any further: updated 3/3/2016 (7:51 pm mtn. time) Andy Stanley responds on Twitter to his comments: “The negative reaction to the clip from last weekend’s message is entirely justified. Heck, even I was offended by what I said! I apologize.” I saw this video posted by Voddie Baucham and Stephen Bratten…
Presidential Candidate Speeches
As Renee and I prepare ourselves to watch another presidential primary debate (what we now affectionately call, debate date) online, I’m reminded of a biography I began reading after Christmas on former president, John Quincy Adams. The historian describes that presidential election year as though it may have been the worst in our nations history.…
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They Forsook the LORD!
There is a history. In history we read of people who begin strong and then forsake God. And we read of people who begin life as a wreck and finish strong. I would rather be included among those who finish strong. To be a strong and faithful finisher it appears I will have a life…
Lord’s Day: February 28, 2016
Sunday morning worship gathering is available here on audio only. (.mp3) Sunday evening in one continuous, unedited, version. Sunday evening, John Martinez gave an examination and history of the hymn, “This is My Father’s World”. Paul Thompson gave biblical definition of “atonement” from Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9 and 10.
Sunday Evening Streaming
Streaming will begin at 6:16 pm (Mountain Time). This is still in test mode, so please be patient as we test these features out. Any helpful feedback is appreciated. Tonight John Martinez will give an examination and history of the hymn, “This Is My Father’s World.” (Hymn #43 in the Baptist Hymnal, 1991) I will…
The Only Time Politicians Woo Evangelicals
We have moved into a political era where it appears the only time politicians (in general) woo evangelicals is when it comes time to get elected to public office. (By the way: When is the last time the government actually looked to evangelicals for anything other than to be elected? This is both insulting and sobering.)…
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