The gospel in Latin is “Post Tenebras Lux”. This Latin phrase simply means: “After Darkness, Light.” Ok, so I don’t mean that the words translate into what we might state in English as Good News or News of Victory, but this Latin concept certainly does portray the gospel as I will explain below. Photo by …
Fathers’ Day for Orphans
This week many unseen orphans will write Fathers' Day cards to the man who not only gave them life but lives in their home, works hard from 9-5, and gives them the occasional hug. What is an unseen orphan? Consider James 1:26-27, "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but …
Esther: A Reminder of God’s Faithfulness
What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? Romans 3:3 The book of Esther displays God's dealings with those whom He has exiled. Even when God's children are placed in a significant and painful timeout in which they do not experience many of the promised blessings, God remains faithful. Last …
We Should Read Lamentations and Esther Together
The last few months have been heavy for my wife and I. There are many needs of various kinds around us which we have opportunity to engage and pray for. However, it is tiring. As this season of life began, Ecclesiastes was the next book in my Bible reading. This served in giving me a …
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Christian Work Ethic
What jobs do you see as below yourself? Maybe you see yourself as too educated, sophisticated, or skilled to lower your way of making an income? On the flip side, what occupation do you view as bringing more fulfillment, and maybe a greater level of respect from your friends and community? To be clear when …
Reflections on ‘Sound of Freedom’
This week I went to see Sound of Freedom. If you've seen it you will understand my struggle in writing this blog. If you have not seen it I encourage you to take that step. I desire to do two general things, one for those who have seen it and another for those who have …
A Hopeful Prayer of the Helpless
It was a beautiful summer day in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. My grandparents were taking my sister and I tubing...truly one of our favorite activities of those childhood vacations. We arrived at the creek and shortly there after launched out into the water as our grandparents went on to meet us at the …
Evangelism is Pointless Without This
In Aaron Morrow's Small Town Mission we are reminded of a significant teaching which is often overlooked. In Luke 10 Jesus is ready to send out his 72 evangelists but not before giving them a key. He said, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest …
Zealous Evangelism and Worship
And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. (Phil.1:14) We often think of boldness as a character quality that some have but not others. Or it might be a virtue to strive for. However, the biblical view of the …
Rated G for Godless
What is your favorite movie (Sunday School answers not accepted). For me it depends on the day...today its Pirates fo the Caribbean...but tomorrow it might be Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. We generally have a few or several favorites due to the different genres to which they belong. There are certainly many movies …
The Reforming Raker 