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When the pastor changes theology, the church follows.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Underlying a moral change...
Devotion
Every Day is a Celebration of God
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:12, " Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I...
Post-Christian Headlines
Late Abortions, Healing Power, Pro-Choice Struggles, Keller, More…
• At least four clinics in U.S. abort babies after five months of pregnancy
• 99% of Evangelicals believe in healing power of spiritual disciplines: report
• 55% of Pro-Choice Women Struggle After Abortion. Here’s How One Mother Found Healing.
• Tim Keller’s Critique of Liberal Secularism
• A mass exodus from Christianity is underway in America. Here’s why.
• People living in the UK among least religious in the world: study
• AP reporter spars with State Department official over pronoun email confusion: 'It's wrong'
• 99% of Evangelicals believe in healing power of spiritual disciplines: report
• 55% of Pro-Choice Women Struggle After Abortion. Here’s How One Mother Found Healing.
• Tim Keller’s Critique of Liberal Secularism
• A mass exodus from Christianity is underway in America. Here’s why.
• People living in the UK among least religious in the world: study
• AP reporter spars with State Department official over pronoun email confusion: 'It's wrong'
Devotion
God Represents Us in Our Battles
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:13, " The Pharisees therefore said to Him, 'You bear...
Spiritual Growth
The Conundrum of the Christian Life
Biblical Christians are called by God to conduct themselves in two, sometimes contradictory ways, all at the...
Biblical Catechism
Question #38: What is prayer?
Answer: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and...
Quotes
God teaches, rather than tests the believer.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - When God opens a...
Devotion
Our Priorities vs. God’s Priorities
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:36, " Therefore if the Son makes you free, you...
Quotes
To believe we can convince someone of something is just human pride on display.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - God does the saving...
Devotion
American Presidents
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Proverbs 19:5, " A false witness will not go unpunished, and...
Devotion
Heaven on Earth
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Matthew 6:10, " Your kingdom come. Your will be done on...
Quotes
When you say, ‘Doctrine doesn’t matter; what matters is that you live a good life,’ that is a doctrine.
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Keller goes on, "It...
Devotion
Surrender to Him
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:49, " Jesus answered, 'I do not have a demon;...
Biblical Catechism
Question #37: How does the Holy Spirit help us?
Answer: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual...
Quotes
Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one.
Quick Quote - Source - Uncle Screwtape A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Taken from the Screwtape...
Devotion
Fear God, Not Man
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Exodus 1:17, " But the midwives feared God, and did not...
Quotes
When in doubt, do the last thing God told you to do.
Quick Quote - Source - Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - There are times in...
Devotion
Death for the Lost
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 8:51, " Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone...
Quotes
Only a Small Group Should be Afraid of Hell
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - At the end of...
Devotion
Worship God Through Faithfulness
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Acts 20:10, " But Paul went down, fell on him, and...
Quotes
“Love the Lord” and “love our neighbor” have both an order and priority.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Many merge these two...
Devotion
Be Listening for God
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Acts 8:29, " Then the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go near...
Quotes
We hate in others what we see in ourselves.
Quick Quote - Source - John Melancon A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - The more fault we...
Devotion
Bad Habits
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Luke 5:11, " And when they had brought their boats to...
Biblical Catechism
Question #36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?
Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants...
Quotes
Kind words don’t cost much but accomplish much.
Quick Quote - Source - Blaise Pascal A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Our media has become...
Devotion
We Are Living in God’s House
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:5, " As long as I am in the world,...
Quotes
If God saved all the people you are praying for, how many would be added to Heaven?
Quick Quote - Source - Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - How often do we...
Devotion
The Overabundance of Life
Scripture Our verse for today comes from 1 Timothy 6:8, " And having food and clothing, with these...
Quotes
We live in a world of shades of gray but God’s economy is black and white.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - We are often forced...
Devotion
Life is Fragile and Fleeting
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:10, " Therefore they said to him, 'How were your...
Quotes
Predestination does not justify Christians not sharing the Good News
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - No one on earth...
Devotion
The Heart, not Success, is the Answer
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:2, " And His disciples asked Him, 'Rabbi, who sinned,...
Quotes
“If you were a hundred times worse than you are, your sins would be no match for his mercy.”
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - We count the sins...
Biblical Catechism
Question #35: What is our only hope in life and death?
Answer: That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and...
Quotes
God appoints discouragement to produce dependence.
Quick Quote - Source - Mike Cowles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - How many people come...
Devotion
Put Yourself Under God’s Command
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:16, " Therefore some of the Pharisees said, 'This Man...
Quick Posts
What Are the Four Meanings of “Deconstruction”
Like so many other words in the English language, the word “deconstruction” means different things to different...
Quotes
You can’t know, you can only believe – or not.
Quick Quote - Source - C. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective — From our human perspective, salvation is...
Devotion
Expect the Unexpected
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Genesis 3:10, " So he said, 'I heard Your voice in...
Quotes
The gospel says you are simultaneously more sinful and flawed than you ever dared believe, yet more loved and accepted than you ever dared hope.
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - This is the reality...
Devotion
Take Advantage of Your Win/Win Situation
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Philippians 1:22, " But if I live on in the flesh,...
Quotes
Not every open door is God’s direction.
Quick Quote - Source - Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - There are times in...
Devotion
I Can’t Wait
Scripture Our verse for today comes from 2 Timothy 2:11, " This is a faithful saying: For if...
Spiritual Growth
When Deacons & Elders Feel They Must Leave the Church
How many Christians today have used bad church governance as an excuse for rejecting the entire, God...
Quotes
It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.
Quick Quote - Source - Noel Coward A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - There are so few...
Devotion
Recognize When God is Calling
Scripture Our verse for today comes from 1 Samuel 3:8, " And the Lord called Samuel again the...
Biblical Catechism
Question #34: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word?
Answer: Yes, because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, also renews us by his Spirit;...
Quotes
You cannot love a fellow creature fully till you love God.
Quick Quote - Source - C. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - When Lewis wrote...
Devotion
We Will Be Truly Perfect in Christ
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Revelation 21:4, " And God will wipe away every tear from...
Quotes
We can be obedient and still sin.
Quick Quote - Source - Josh Korth A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - As Christians trying to...
Devotion
Jesus Can Open Our Eyes to Reality
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 9:39, " And Jesus said, 'For judgment I have come...
In the News
What Does a “Bad Church Experience” Look Like
As a regular Christian church attender, there can be the impression that when someone says they have...
Quotes
When we are going through the fire, God has one hand on His child and the other on the thermostat.
Quick Quote - Source - John Melancon A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - We need to recognize...
Devotion
Christmas for All Seasons
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Isaiah 9:6, " For unto us a Child is born, unto...
In the News
Secular vs. Traditional Church – Who is Brave and Who is Foolish
Our nation is polarized on many levels. One aspect can be found within the Christian church. The...
Quotes
Yelling “The End is Near” on city street corners IS evangelism.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - In 1 Cor. 9:22...
Devotion
We are Secure in Christ
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:1, " Most assuredly I say to you, he who...
Quotes
We need to stand on God’s word, not beat people over the head with it.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - At 70 and a...
Devotion
Joy Where There is No Joy
Scripture Our verse for today comes from James 1:2-3, " Count it all joy, my brothers, when you...
Biblical Catechism
Question #33: Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?
Answer: No, they should not, as everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ. To seek...
Quotes
Sincere repentance is continual. Believers repent until their dying day.
Quick Quote - Source - Charles Spurgeon A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - We believe, we pray,...
Devotion
Listen for His Voice Above Life’s Clamor
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:5, " Yet they will by no means follow a...
Quotes
Something is seriously wrong when the world is offended by everything but sin.
Quick Quote - Source - Hunterdale Christian Church Ground Sign A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - An...
Devotion
Are You Passionately Introducing Jesus
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Philippians 3:10, " That I may know Him and the power...
In the News
AMA Recommending Uterine Transplants in Transgender Men
The American Medical Association recently offered insight into their position on “first, do no harm” by presenting...
Quotes
God does the saving, not man.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Since God knows everything,...
Devotion
Do You Know the REAL Shepherd
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:2, " But he who enters by the door is...
Quotes
“If you make work your identity and you succeed, it’ll go to your head. If you fail, it’ll go to your heart.”
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - This quote from Keller is...
Devotion
What Kind of Shepherd are You Looking For
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:11, " I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd...
In the News
Secularism is Succeeding in America
Secularism is defined by Webster as, " indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations"....
Quotes
If Christianity was something we were making up, of course we could make it easier. But it is not.
Quick Quote - Source - C. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Being a Christian...
Devotion
What One Thing is God Calling You to DO
Scripture Our verse for today comes from 1 Corinthians 1:17, " For Christ did not send me to...
Biblical Catechism
Question #32: What do justification and sanctification mean?
Answer: Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for...
Quotes
Prayer is the heart cry of someone in need.
Quick Quote - Source - E. M. Bounds A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Often we commit...
Devotion
God Has the Power in Your Life
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:18, " No one takes it from Me, but I...
Quotes
We need to “speak the truth”… “in love”.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Ephesians 4:15 offers the difficult...
Devotion
Do Not be Disappointed in Christ
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Luke 2:45, " So when they did not find Him, they...
Quick Posts
Lone-Ranger Christians and the Church
I recently reviewed an article, written by someone who referred to himself as a "Jesus follower, getting...
Quotes
Rebellion can be seen in the midst of “godly” leadership.
Quick Quote - Source - Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - There is but one...
Devotion
Trust His Perfect Timing
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Matthew 27:43, " He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him...
Quotes
We never find out the strength of the evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it.
Quick Quote - Source - c. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - The truth is...
Devotion
What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:27, " My sheep hear My voice, and I know...
Quotes
“Tolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.”
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Jesus speaks clearly about...
Devotion
Have Patience in the Midst of Trouble
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:25, " Jesus answered them, 'I told you, and you...
Biblical Catechism
Question #31: What do we believe by true faith?
Answer: Everything taught to us in the gospel. The Apostles’ Creed expresses what we believe in...
Quotes
There can only be one Christian foundation, but there are many ways of knowing God.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - So many that I...
Devotion
Believe in Christ’s Forgiveness Every Day
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Genesis 50:17, " 'Thus you shall say to Joseph, " I...
In the News
The Deterioration of Christianity and Church Attendance
Our current Christian Status as a Nation The pandemic impacted the church, as it did all social interaction....
Quotes
There are two sides to evangelism. First God loves us and second we need to love Him.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - It is clear from...
Devotion
We Have No Alternative but to Follow Him
Scripture Our verse for today comes from 1 Samuel 11:2, " And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, 'On...
Quotes
If you are not able to pray for and love those who have different political views, you are no longer under God’s authority.
Quick Quote - Source - Jarrod Scott A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - The Lord did not...
Devotion
Our Steps Need to Count for Christ
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 19:17, " And He, bearing His cross, went out to...
Quick Posts
What Does Biblical Fear Look Like
The Bible presents concepts that might seem to contradict themselves. Those who reject God’s Word enjoy quoting...
Quotes
Everything that is not eternal is worthless in eternity.
Quick Quote - Source - C. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - Consider our lives...
Devotion
Be an Example of Good Works over Bad
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:32, " Jesus answered them, 'Many good works I have...
Quotes
“To say ‘I know God forgives me, but I can’t forgive myself’ means you’ve failed an idol whose approval is more important than God’s.”
Quick Quote - Source - Tim Keller A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - God's forgiveness is fundamental...
Devotion
Persuade the Sceptic
Scripture Our verse for today comes from John 10:38, " But if I do, though you do not...
Biblical Catechism
Question #30: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in...
Quotes
You must be asking which door is the true one; not which pleases you best.
Quick Quote - Source - C. S. Lewis A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - There are an...
Devotion
We are past our Expiration Date
Scripture Our verse for today comes from Hebrews 11:12, " Therefore from one man, and him as good...
Quotes
Hidden seekers can be those yelling the loudest in opposition to the supernatural.
Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - People who are angry...