Editors note: I borrowed the following article from my churches daily devotional from 8/18/2010, I don’t think Pastor Greg will mind me sharing his wisdom with you. Enjoy
Do you know what the nonbeliever’s favorite verse is? It is Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.” This verse is usually quoted after we say something like, “Well you know what? I don’t think that is right.”
This verse, however, is not telling us that we should not make judgments, because in other passages we read that as believers, we are indeed to make evaluations, to be discerning, and yes— to even make judgments. In fact, the Bible asks, “Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? And since you are going to judge the world, can’t you decide even these little things among yourselves?” (1 Corinthians 6:2). We are also told in Scripture that “judgment must begin with God’s household” (1 Peter 4:17). Continued »
If Christianity dies in America it will not be for a lack of evidence of its truthfulness. It will be for a lack of dissemination of the evidence of its truthfulness. And the blame for the lack dissemination of that evidence will fall squarely on the shoulders of Christian men who are simply too weak and passive to deserve to be called “Christian” or “men.”
In the last few months, I have been in no less than one dozen arguments with “Christian men” who have attempted to persuade me to stop my advocacy of, and direct involvement in, litigation against public universities. This is despite the fact that the universities are seeking to curtail the rights of Christian students and professors. Continued »
Deborah, the leader, prophetess and judge of Israel, her commanding general Barak, and a particularly bold woman named Jael had won one of the greatest battles of the Israelites over the northern Canaanite tribes. It brought an end to the once mighty city of Hazor and completed the total conquest of Canaan, just a few dozen years after Joshua had first entered the Promised Land. What Judges 5 records is the musical celebration of their triumph.
Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing; I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.
Judges 5:3
Even though Barak was a masterful military tactician, their victory song lets all the nations know that it’s the Lord who won the battle for them. It’s also a reminder that when God remains at the center, the land has peace (Judges 5:31).
America has many challenges…the withdrawal of troops from Iraq; the ongoing surge activities in Afghanistan; skirmishes involving our military men and women in other parts of the world; overt and covert activities. We have brilliant military commanders. Intercede for them today that they will wisely choose God as their source of wisdom and strength, and that they’d then be quick to give Him the glory.
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On May 13th 2007 my son was killed in Hadithia, Iraq. The last 3 years have been wrought with intermittent periods of loss, longing mixed in with great joy and sometimes great sorrow. I will admit I did not always handle those feelings with grace and I questioned God on more than one occasion. How do you respond in time of need or great misery?
“O Lord, I call to you; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to you.” Psalm 141:1
In the verse above, King David illustrates one approach. When under duress, he went into the presence of God and called to Him. David had an intimate relationship with God and it was a regular occurrence for him to petition God. Continued »