Have you ever been let down by someone who claimed to follow Jesus? Maybe you just shook your head and moved on. Or perhaps the disappointment ran deeper, leading you to doubt not only their profession of faith but also the truth of what they said they believed. Today’s post comes from a part of …
Category: Counter-Culture
What’s Your Opinion?
How strong are your opinions? My mama taught me, “Opinions are like belly buttons: everybody has one!” Did you know the Bible talks about opinions? Romans 14:1 – Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. The NASB translates the Greek noun dialogismos …
The Powers That Be
Romans 13:1-2 – Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. These verses are not difficult …
Love That Transforms
My husband likes to ask, “How do you know you’re in love?” I think this became one of his favorite questions during the years he did a lot of premarital counseling, but he’ll bring it up in almost any conversation. After hearing all kinds of answers, he says, “You know you are in love when …
Is “Christian Zionism” Biblical?
My little group of Bible study ladies is studying through Romans. We are currently in Romans 9-11, which speaks directly about God's covenant plans for the nation of Israel. Israel is a "hot topic" for many reasons, and has been since God formed His chosen people, beginning with Abraham. I found the following article to …
The Way Of The Word 