One way we can joyfully celebrate the birth of Christ is through feasting. It may seem an odd way to worship; through eating, but it has been a part of Christian heritage for thousands of years. In the Old Testament, we see the Israelites celebrating many feasts. From the Passover to Purim to the feasts… Continue reading Joyfully Celebrate Christ’s Birth Through Feasting
Many believe that Christmas has been overcommercialized in our modern era. They are probably right. Months ago, before summer’s end, stores were already putting Christmas items on the shelves. Recently, Americans spent a record one trillion dollars on Christmas. Some have overlooked the meaning of Christmas or ignored it completely. Some children will wake up… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving
Christmas is a season of hope and expectation. Christians can and should celebrate it in this way. From the time of the garden, the Old Testament believers anticipate the birth of Christ. God promised Adam and Eve that He would send someone from Eve’s offspring to kill the serpent and overcome the sin they had… Continue reading 3 Ways to Celebrate Christmas as a Season of Hope
Nehemiah had a grand task ahead of him. He was looking to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. Much of the wall and many of the gates had been destroyed. God put it in his heart to rebuild the city and the people of God. The resources were slim, and the people were in shambles. More… Continue reading 5 Ways to Build in the Face of Opposition
Marriage is a vast, beautiful endeavor. It also sometimes requires more reflection and purposeful action. Those getting married for the first time often require a lot of direction on what a godly marriage looks like. We have put links to several of our past articles below. First, you need to understand the purposes of marriage.… Continue reading Helping Wives Start from the Beginning
As men get married, several of them are starting from scratch. By that, I mean that this is their first marriage, so they do not have any experience. Also, while they had a father who was a husband or partner to their mother, they may not have seen a biblically healthy marriage. They may not… Continue reading Helping Husbands Start from the Beginning
When you think of the book of Revelation, what do you think of? Better yet, how do you feel? Most of us use words like worry, anxious, or afraid. Undoubtedly, that is in many people’s minds, both in what the book of Revelation talks about and how it is spoken about. But what if it… Continue reading The Book of Revelation as Encouragement
We previously asked where the government receives its rights. The answer was God Himself, which you can read about here. The next question is, what does the government have the right to do, or what is the purpose of government? Scripture identifies five critical functions of government: to praise what is good, punish what is… Continue reading What is the Purpose of Government?
On July 4th, 1776, fifty-six delegates of the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document says that men are given their rights by “their Creator.” It was a Christian-focused document that pointed to the Judeo-Christian God as the giver of rights to men. We should ask: If men get their rights… Continue reading Where Does the Government Get Its Rights?
As Christians who are American citizens in a constitutional democratic republic, we always have a challenging task. How do we make godly decisions about those who would rule our country, state, and cities? This task becomes even harder in certain times when we consider that we have many fewer candidates running for office who claim… Continue reading The Scale of Values and Politics
