When you read “fear of the Lord” or “fear the Lord”, what do you think of? Being afraid? Scared half to death? Or maybe just a bit nervous? Or something else? What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
Faith requires trust: taking a risk on something we can’t see
We have faith that our team will win. And faith that it will rain. Even that we can pick a winning lottery number. In all those cases, faith requires taking a risk on something you can’t see. Faith requires trust. So why do we have so much trouble with trusting God?
Free salvation – How can it cost nothing but ask for everything?
Free salvation through Jesus. It’s a free gift, right? And all I have to do is believe. So then, how can it cost nothing but ask for everything?
Are you mad at God? That might be a good thing.
Are you mad at God? Yelling at Him and asking, “Why are you doing this to me?!” That might be a good thing.
When will Christians learn being raised up by God isn’t always good?
We have yet another Evangelical Republican claiming that their people are being raised up by God. Of course, they feel this is a good thing. The problem is, the Bible shows many instances where people are raised up by God to teach His people a lesson. When will Christians learn the reality of their claims that God is “on their side”? The reality is that God is on God’s side.
The government protects normal religious activities, according to the law
The government protects normal religious activities, according to the law. That’s the dream and the goal of many of today’s Christians, isn’t it? It certainly seems to be in America. But this is from China. The atheist country that’s trying to destroy Christianity and rebuild it in their image. Still think the government protects religion?
Hamas attacked Israel – can the End Times be forced?
Hamas attacked Israel. Many people will immediately wonder if this is the beginning of the end of the world. Can The End Times be forced? Jesus said we can’t know when. But can we force God to start fulfilling the prophecies about The End Times?
Three Tragic Verses – One Unavoidable Conclusion. The U. S. will not help Israel at a critical time and …
Three Tragic Verses – One Unavoidable Conclusion. Five years ago, I wrote that the time would come when The U. S. will not help Israel at a critical time. It seemed hard to believe back then. But now, prominent voices are trying to make that very thing happen.
Is Christian knowledge really knowledge?
Is Christian knowledge really knowledge? Some people with “knowledge” are afraid of Christian knowledge. And some Christians are afraid of knowledge. The conclusion, for them, must be that Christian knowledge isn’t knowledge. But is that true?
Does God really make sure everything turns out good?
Does God really make sure everything turns out good? Some Christians seem to think He does. But is that really true? What if I tell you the answer is, “It depends”? Actually, it depends on a whole bunch of things. One of those things is what do we mean by “good”?
God and me - this life and the next 