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What The Hell Is Going On?

16 Sep 202116 Sep 2021

Can anyone in the Christian community explain what is going on with corporate America? All this political drama has been a distraction to the culture war that is raging on.…

Elections Have Consequences

The phrase “elections have consequences” has been bandied about on the media and in political dialogues more robustly over the past couple of years or so. It typically means whatever…

A Christian Concern for September 11, 2021: The Veneration of Death

As I watched the media coverage of the coming twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks approach, I grew weary of how mainstream Christian conservative pundits, media figures, and politicians…

Jeremiah 20:7-18; An Exegesis

Introduction The book of Jeremiah is the longest book of the Bible. To many, it is also one of the saddest and more arduous books of the Old Testament. It…

Prayers for Labor Day 2021

A Thanksgiving Prayer Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the…

Romans and Philippians in Spiritual Formation

31 Aug 202131 Aug 2021

Spiritual formation is integral to the life of a Christian. Its applications need to be rooted in biblical theology. Two important scriptures that set up spiritual formation can be found…

The Episcopal Church in North America: A Concise Analysis

A sound theological foundation should be the basis for any denomination or religious-based form of worship. In the Christian faith, the theological foundation should be rooted in biblical scripture. Many…

Afghanistan & America: The Christian Response

Over the past couple of weeks Americans have seen the crisis in Afghanistan go from terrible to catastrophic, and in recent days, hopeless. The recent loss of life and potential…

Early Church Worship

27 Aug 202127 Aug 2021

Early Christian worship set the benchmark for believers and denominations to love and follow Christ in act, word, and deed. No other century had a greater impact than first-century Christians.…

Psalm 1:1-6: An Exegesis

Introduction The book of the Psalms is one of the most treasured books in all the canonized scriptures. It is used in many worship services in both Jewish synagogues and…

Watch “Leftist Policies Satanic?| Ep 36” on YouTube

26 Aug 202126 Aug 2021

https://youtu.be/izUhhG6oChk Normally we do not endorse other podcasts regularly but this is an exemption. Take the time and watch this podcast. Jason Whitlock is showing himself to be a fearless…

The Day of Our Lord: America and Impending Judgment

The phrase “the day of our Lord” has immense significance in both testaments and should be of vital importance to Christendom in the modern world. Even though the global Christian…

Watch “Olympic Fold: Whitlock Rips into ‘Cowardly’ Simone Biles | Ep 16” on YouTube

28 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

https://youtu.be/_o18Zs9dTXc This is a very interesting podcast. Jason Whitlock is a accomplished journalist and his views on faith, family, and sports is worth taking note. He makes a series of…

Watch “The Cover Up Story Every Christian Should Know About – Voddie Baucham Explains What Really Happened” on YouTube

23 Jul 202119 Sep 2021

https://youtu.be/EaH4DLR2i0I This might not be that important to the majority of Christians out there, especially if you are not a member of the Southern Baptist Convention - but it is.…

Watch “The Science & Faith Podcast – James Tour and Stephen Meyer: Life’s Origin: Lab + Information = Mind” on YouTube

21 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

https://youtu.be/x5tUDJ23Kms We know this is a bit long but if you are interested in science and religion than it is well worth the time. These two individuals (James Tour &…

Spiritual Formation: Contemplative & Holiness Traditions

18 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Introduction Spiritual formation theology is not enough for true transformation. In order to align oneself with the actions and person of Jesus Christ, it is helpful to instill certain practices…

Morality & Ethics: A Biblical Approach

17 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Morality and integrity are at the core of a life lived in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. Andrew Dubrin (Professor of Management Emeritus at the E. Philip Saunders College of…

US media shamefully justified a string of Canadian church burnings

16 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

https://nypost.com/2021/07/12/us-media-shamefully-justified-a-string-of-canadian-church-burnings/ Why are so many people across North America so unaware of the harsh treatment society has toward Judaeo-Christianity? It is amazing how persecution of the Church seems to go…

Warning & Hope: The Book of Micah

14 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Introduction Are messages of hope and warning still relevant to us today? If so, what does faithful living look like? These questions are addressed in the Old Testament through the…

An Abductive Moral Argument for Theism

11 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Introduction The topic of morality is a precarious one. It is often invoked in cultural or political arenas without any pushback as to what morality is or where its foundations…

Prayer for the Fourth of July

4 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divineprovidence you have appointed various orders in your Church:Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are [now] called…

Is the Government Coming for Us?

29 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

https://www.businessinsider.com/tucker-carlson-claim-nsa-monitors-fox-show-no-proof-2021-6?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar If you were able to catch up on some news last night you might have watched Tucker Carlson's show where he alleged that the U.S. Government was spying on…

Roots of Spiritual Formation

28 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

The Two Staples of Spiritual Formation Anyone interested in the Christian way of life would rightly understand the concept of spiritual formation. It is essentially the sanctifying process by which…

Pastoral Care & Counseling

27 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

Pastoral care and pastoral counseling are integral concepts necessary for effective ministry within institutional settings and church communities. It is vital to identify, recognize and differentiate between these two vocations.…

The Abolition of Man: A Critique

24 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis is a wonderfully witty and insightful treatises on the societal and education ills of subjective moral reasoning and values. It is an age…

This Is What They Are Teaching Your Children!

22 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

Click on the link below and read just what is going on in the school districts around the country, it may be happening in your backyard. Judicial Watch: Montgomery County…

Who Owns the Rainbow?

16 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

Did you ever stop and notice what happened to the Christian view of the rainbow? When you walk down the street or ride in a car and see a sign…

Religion and the Queerness of Morality Commentary

15 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

Religion and the Queerness of Morality Before reading this commentary, click on the above link and read this very interesting essay of morality in a secular world. It is a…

Book Review: The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas

6 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

This article is a short review of the book by Paul Copan and Kenneth D. Litwak called The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas: Paul's Mars Hill Experience for Our…

Imago Dei

3 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

“Image of God A phrase found several times in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:7–27; 5:1–3; 9:6). Distinguishes humankind from the animal and plant kingdoms. Elevates humankind above all terrestrial…