(published with permission) John Lennon’s Plea for Help and God’s Merciful Provision (Help) I need somebody (Help) not just anybody (Help) you know I need someone (Help) Recently I wrote about Paul McCartney. It seems only fitting that I write about his songwriting partner John Lennon as well. In March 1965, only a year […]
Grace & Truth _ Bible Reading Schedule from Grace & Truth Books, written by Dennis Gundersen. This Bible reading plan is designed with several original and unique features: Rather than work consecutively through the entire Bible, start to finish, this schedule mingles readings in both Old and New Testaments at all times, providing […]
Logical Conclusions, Pragmatic Emotionalism, and the LGBTQ (P?) Movement A Guest Post by Van McDaniel As Christians we have a monopoly on truth and morality. Not because of anything true or moral within ourselves, but because we belong to and serve THE Standard of truth and morality. Jesus Christ is the Truth, and His […]
“On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, […]
The Pope and Capital Punishment As of August 2, Pope Francis issued a declaration stating that the death penalty is unacceptable for the punishment of criminals, in all instances. This is to say, regardless of the crime committed. A thoughtful reading of this Vatican Files post, Evangelical Perspectives on Roman Catholicism will exhibit, to some extent, how a […]
At Grace and Truth Books, we often send out the classic devotional, The Valley of Vision, a compilation of prayers, intended to teach and encourage Christians to be faithful in their private and family worship. This beautiful volume has been the most popular Puritan book in print since its release in 1975. In it, […]
I can’t tell you how many times over the years I’ve noticed men not do what would seem necessitated by their roles as husbands and fathers. I’ve seen men park at stores or restaurants, alight from their cars and immediately head for the door, leaving their wives in the dust to corral the children. The […]
by Nicci Medina Often times when there is a battle to be won, a race to be run, or a job to be done, a charge is given. I’d like to encourage all of you fellow mothers with the charge to walk by faith as you seek to raise your children in a God-honoring […]
Our Only Hope in Life and Death “What is our only hope in life and death?” I ask. “That we are not our own, but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ” comes the resounding reply. It sounds like music to my ears, as I […]
When the Apostle Paul was in Athens, Greece, he was surrounded by people who loved to tell or hear new things. The people of Greece surrounded themselves with false gods, but “to be safe” they added an altar for the “Unknown God.” When Paul saw that they were receptive to listening to him, he […]
