Fully Clothed

Time is running out. Evil days are here. We must be fully prepared. We must now be fitted and clothed in the armor of God to withstand the onslaught. “A terrible contest is before us. We are nearing the battle of the great day of God Almighty.“ “We are now entering on the last greatContinue reading “Fully Clothed”

The Wedding: How biblical is it?

Who doesn’t enjoy the beauty of weddings? Small intimate ones. Large lavish ones. Outdoor weddings. Indoor weddings. Oceanfront ones. Mountaintop ones. Early in the morning. Late in the evening. And at any time in between. Weddings are strategically designed to caress the emotions and to leave a uniquely indelible imprint. Right? But at what cost?Continue reading “The Wedding: How biblical is it?”

Marriage Reform: It’s Time

Nearly all (if not all) marriages pale in comparison to what they were intended. In fact, it is said, “There is not one marriage in one hundred that results happily, bearing the sanction of God and placing the parties in a position better to glorify him. The evil consequences of ill-marriages are numberless.” Ideally, marriage is meant toContinue reading “Marriage Reform: It’s Time”

Is it better to give than receive?

You have heard it said that you cannot beat God’s giving. That must necessarily mean that the Bible text “It is more blessed to give than to receive” must include a divine exception. When you are receiving what can only come from God—eternal life—it is better to receive than to give. In this realm, youContinue reading “Is it better to give than receive?”

The Governor and His Brother’s Wife: What JTB Knew

John the Baptist sometimes is painted as an uncompromising and uncompassionate, fire-spitting preacher who judged and publicized the sins of church and civil leaders. Maybe it comes off that way, because it was rare to hear anyone boldly address the sins of church and state leaders in similar fashion as the masses—and with good reason.Continue reading “The Governor and His Brother’s Wife: What JTB Knew”

Are You Jealous?

Shocking—although it should not be so. I thought I would do a simple study on the word jealous. I should have guessed that I was being set up for something really amazing. My initial mild interest in studying the term for two reasons abruptly changed. I can just imagine the heavenly interest in my immediateContinue reading “Are You Jealous?”