Distractions
I want to be that Christian. You know the one who believes it absolutely does not matter who is in the White House because the LORD God remains on the throne of His Kingdom. Or maybe more like Habakkuk when he said, “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be…
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Politics and Election
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 2 Peter 1:10 At a gathering of politically-minded people, there were some candidates campaigning for public office. After a lecture on the biblical underpinnings of the constitution, each candidate…
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Even If…?
How will it ever happen? This question comes to mind every time I think about “the knowledge of the glory of the Lord filling the earth as the waters cover the sea.” (Psalm 72:19; Habakkuk 2:14; Isaiah 11:9). It was surprising for me to read Matthew Henry’s comments on Habakkuk 2:14. As Habakkuk was…
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A Big Commitment
This morning I read “The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies,” to my 6 and (almost) 4 year old grandchildren. I was pleasantly surprised by the vocabulary. Beatrix Potter uses words like “soporific” and “improvident.” These words were easily defined by their use in the context of the story. (soporific – tending to induce…
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Finding Hope in Chaos
Social media posts seem to indicate that many Christians have lost hope in these days of Covid 19, political unrest, and racial tensions. They are so convinced we are in the last days of life on earth that they are seeing defeat rather than looking to the Lord for His promised victory (coming either…
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Changing the Culture
Consider this verse: A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. Proverbs 21:22 This verse is all about changing the culture of a city, taking down the things that people (especially the powerful and influential) are trusting in for their power and security as…
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