Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man? Proverbs 20.6, NKJ It’s been a tough year. By my count, at least ten pastors in large churches in Texas – churches that generally fall under the category of “evangelical” – have lost their ministries due to public sin.
It’s common today for people to say things like “The world’s in a mess!” “Our country is falling apart!” “Everyone’s gone crazy!” Folks from all backgrounds and beliefs echo this. And while it’s true that people of every generation tend to bewail the state of the world, the combination of social discord, perverted justice, and
I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, the praises of the LORD, According to all that the LORD has granted us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He has granted them according to His compassion And according to the abundance of His lovingkindnesses. (Isaiah 63.7) As I
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. Psalm 56.3 We are living in a day of fear. COVID fears consume many; some Christians are so exercised about it that they divide from other Christians who feel differently than they do. There are fears of the encroachment of evil into our
…let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10.22 This summer we are exploring intimacy with God – what it means, and how we can enjoy it on our personal spiritual ‘walk’ with
…but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3.18a You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2.1 In more than three decades of ministry, I have marveled at many truths of Christianity: The wonder of prayer,
Phil Congdon, NBBC, June 1, 2019Last month in this space I wrote that the most significant decisions we make in life are spiritual decisions. These decisions affect everything we do, and dictate how we respond to things which happen that are beyond our control. Spiritual decisions not only determine where and how we will spend
