by admin | Apr 4, 2015 | Evangelism, Following Christ, Love
Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 There is a price to be paid for our salvation. Fortunately, that price has already been paid. Colossians 2:13-14, “When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with...
by admin | Jan 23, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ
As water moves, it etches its imprint on everything it touches. A waterfall carves into rock and earth. The beauty of places such as Antelope Canyon in Arizona was created by rushing, flowing water. Rushing, flowing water can also cause destruction, by removing earth...
by admin | Dec 17, 2014 | Evangelism, Following Christ
It is in the evening on Christmas Day as I begin writing this article. The topic has been ruminating in my mind for several days now, and the experiences that follow have actually had a dampening effect on my enjoyment of the Christmas season. Let me step up onto my...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Salvation
Originally preached at Trinity United Methodist Church, Danville, VACirca 2003by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Am I a Christian? How do I know I am saved? I am a very logical person and analyze just about everything that comes my way,...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Abortion, Evangelism
Part 1 of this article discussed some background information on the legal and technical issues behind abortion. Part 2 focuses on the role the collective body of Christ can play in informing the decision-making process of women contemplating abortion (and the men and...
by admin | Mar 23, 2014 | Abortion, Christian Perfection, Evangelism
This is an article on the issue of abortion which has become heavily politicized in our culture. This article is divided into two parts. I will first examine the legal and technical issues behind abortion, including providing analysis of several court cases. In this...