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2 Corinthians 5:14-20 Amplified
For the love of Christ controls and urges and impels us, because we are of the opinion and conviction that [if] One died for all, then all died; And He died for all, so that all those who live might live no longer ...
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Psalm 19:7-11 says, The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The ...
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A few years ago, there was a move to bring gambling to Gettysburg. As news spread, the church began to mobilize in an effort politically to thwart these purposes. At the same time, many local pastors formed prayer groups. I was a part of convening a meeting to pray that gambling would not ...
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Daniel prayed a prayer for his nation that I believe is apropos for us as we face the upcoming election. I would encourage us to consider this a prayer for the church and our nation:
We set our face toward the Lord, to seek Him in prayers, fasting and repentance. We confess, “To our ...
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I awakened recently as if out of a deep sleep, as if I had been lulled to sleep and was in the midst of a dream and a fantasy concerning our nation. What was this fantasy? The belief that the election of the “right ...
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I grew up in a Christian home. From my earliest days I remember attending church and one of the most prevailing doctrines that we were taught was of the “rapture” and “end times”. We were inundated with warnings of the end that was surely coming at any moment. I remember one radio ...
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America is at a turning point. In surveying our history as a nation, we have been through transition before. The one thing that has characterized us in going forward has always been our optimism for the future. Our nation was birthed in turmoil and uncertainty. The Civil war almost destroyed us, but the union prevailed. Two world wars came and went and we are still intact. The turbulent 60’s, which were very similar in tone with today’s political climate, ...
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My sister awakened one day with the phrase “dash of hope”. After thinking about it for a long time and wondering what it could mean, she was sure God was saying something to her. While attending a Bible study group she overheard someone talking about observing ...
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We have been discussing the need for confidence in the days we were living in. The present times are both glorious and perilous. As we take a look at the word “perilous” it is important for us to know what makes for perilous times.
The Bible gives us an accurate description of perilous times in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 – “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, ...
January 11, 2016
Luke 18:8
…when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on the earth?
This scripture has been resonating in my heart lately. When I think of having faith, I remember something Kenneth Hagin used to say, “Faith begins where the will of God is known.” Think about that. Faith begins; it has its origin, in knowing the will of God. There’s a lot said about the will of God. There is a lot that could be said ...