Is Halloween just innocent fun? Where did this holiday originate? Why do people still observe it today? Do you know the meanings behind some of the common symbols associated with Halloween? Is it okay for Christians to celebrate this day? If you cannot answer these questions, read on....
There is NOTHING any of us can do to bridge the distance between a holy God and our sinful selves who long for peace, forgiveness and joy. This is bad news indeed! But.... there is good news! Have you heard it?
Evangelism was a very important part of the work of the early church. Christians went everywhere telling the good news. But as we read Acts and the epistles we can see that the work of evangelism gradually changed. This essay suggests making evangelism a church calling as well as a personal one.
When the angel came to Joseph, he told him that Mary's child was coming to "save his people from their sins." What, if any, conditions accompany the promised salvation?
Is the route you are traveling taking you away from God? If so, it’s time to make a U-turn. God asks you to repent—to do an about-face. If you don’t, the consequences will be disastrous.
A call to examine the teaching of 1 Corinthians 11, our roles in God's headship order as outlined in this passage, and a challenge to humility and obedience in our acceptance and application of the principles explained in it
Natural health care remedies are good, right, and a blessing from God. Supernatural remedies, except for prayer and anointing with oil, are strictly forbidden by God. As you discern between right and wrong regarding health care therapies, beware of false ideas that Satan has placed as pitfalls.
Is this your answer? When I arrive at the pearly gate, I hope I will be good enough. God says, “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8, 9).
Holiness is 100% of our heart loving God. God is holy, separated to the spiritual. But holiness must not be confused with morality. Morality is a secondary requirement; the first is holiness. "Be ye holy, for I am holy." A trumpet call to "holiness," without which no man shall see the Lord"!
What are the marks of homes that bloom for God? Just as blossoms vary in color, shape, and scent, so will homes vary; in talents, callings and abilities. But there is be one foundational principle in which every godly home is rooted: the goal to glorify God and bless His kingdom.
Decisions, decisions! How can we know what is best to do? A ten-point checklist to help us make decisions according to our Lord's will. And a timely reminder at the end of the list: Although knowing His will is important, DOING His will is the mark of true wisdom.
This message begins with the premise that it is right to be part of a church, then an analysis of two distinct types of churches follows. But what does God consider “right”? And if my church is not “right”, how I can help it to become so?
