David, the king of Israel, penned these words under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit. “He that ruleth over men must be just ruling in the fear of God” (2 Samuel 23:3). Those who hold positions of authority do so at the prerogative and purpose of God. They serve at his prerogative because God isContinue reading “God Will Judge Those That Rule”
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If the Foundations Be Destroyed…
Paul warned Timothy that “in the last days perilous times shall come” (2 Timothy 3:1). The Greek word for perilous is also translated fierce when describing the demon-possessed men that Christ healed of the country of the Gadarenes (Matthew 8:28). The fierceness of these two men was so great that “no one could pass thatContinue reading “If the Foundations Be Destroyed…”
Three Truths About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
It is fitting on Easter Sunday to rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Actually, we commemorate that historic and life-altering event every Lord’s Day. But Easter marks the specific day in the calendar upon which our Savior rose from the dead and so it receives special observance. I want to share three important truthsContinue reading “Three Truths About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ”
Building with My Life
The book of Ecclesiastes teaches us among other things that life is challenging, frustrating, often disappointing, but never meaningless! Indeed, nothing is meaningless. The Psalmist both encouraged and warned “Verily, there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth” (Psalm 58:11). Everything that a man or womanContinue reading “Building with My Life”
A God That Judges
Has there ever been such a time as this when doing wrong came so easy and doing right was resisted so vehemently? We are tempted to question whether God is watching or whether there even be a God. Yet times such as ours are not unique. David in his generation made similar observations. However, heContinue reading “A God That Judges”
From the Chaplain 