There is a tendency in all of us—especially in the church—to look backward and say, “Things were better then.” We remember fuller pews, familiar hymns, simpler times, and we quietly wonder what went wrong. But Scripture speaks directly to that kind of thinking. Ecclesiastes 7:10 says,“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? …
I’m Never Going to Church again… This week I would like to share a story of a church-going Christian who stopped attending his church. It’s interesting that the things that the church stands for are lacking in some respects and how satan will use them for his purposes. I never thought I would say it, but I’m never going to …
What Is the Sunday Christian? There is a type of person often seen in churches across the world—I call them the “Sunday Christian.” You will find them faithfully attending church every Sunday. They sing the hymns, place money in the offering plate, shake hands with the preacher, smile at others, and support every church social event. From the outside, they …
Have you ever thought about the things our mighty God can’t do? When we talk about God, we often describe Him as all-powerful. The Bible teaches that God is indeed omnipotent, meaning He has unlimited power and authority over all creation. In Jeremiah 32:17, the prophet declares, “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by …
This Holy Week had me reflecting a lot on Easter. As a kid, I always looked forward to getting new clothes, maybe even a new suit. On Easter Day, we’d dress up in our fresh outfits and head to church to hear the biblical story of how Christ died, was buried, and rose from the grave. When we got home, …