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Only A Strong Church Stands in the Way of Communism
This post is a bit long, but I trust you will find it worth reading. In the United States, both the church’s influence and a Biblical belief in God on the individual level have been declining for quite some time. Many will point to the 1960s as the beginning point,...
Communism vs. Christ: Education
Communism in the United States is nothing new. It was documented in the 1950s when the Un-American Committee of Congress still existed. It was documented in the life of Henry F. Ward in the early days of the ACLU (1920-1940). However, covering a much earlier time...
Can We Stop With the Rapture Stuff Already?
What is the rapture? Rapture literally means “caught up.” When will the rapture occur? The three primary positions on the rapture are before the final tribulation that will occur as part of Christ’s Second Coming (pre-tribulation), half way between the start and end...
Love Is Expensive
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...
Eroding the Heart
Standing in the parking lot of a truck stop in Knoxville, Tennessee, I had time on my hands until I had to be at the next appointment. The image across the street caught my attention. If you look at the hill behind the building, it appears as if it is eroding and...
Abusing Grace
Imagine this scene, or maybe it has happened to you! A parent drives a child to school. They are just barely on time, but by the time the child arrives in the classroom, the child is late. In a moment of grace, the teacher decides not to require a tardy pass....
A Warning About Hell
Scripture reading: Jeremiah 23:16-18,24,39 All roads lead to heaven. We can all just COEXIST. As long as I am a good person, God will accept me. I go to church every Sunday and Sunday school as often as I can, I believe I will go to heaven. I believe in God, wherever...
If Only God Would Do __________________, Then I Would Believe
The Old Testament is full of amazing miracles. One of the miracles that catches my attention again and again is the parting of the Red Sea. I read this part of the exodus of the people of Israel from Egypt and scratched my head wondering why they refused to believe...
“Take My Life In My Own Hands.”
Several weekends back I went through a particularly difficult and troubling time, complete with a trial of my faith. The words of Job 13:15 reverberated through my mind, “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.” I took out...
Obedience to Christ: Part 3
Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” How is God using your current situation to take your walk with Christ to the next level? To answer this, I think we need to bring...
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Expository Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-33 on a Biblical marriage. Rather than a self-help resource, this book is aimed at deepening your relationship with Christ.
Catechism to help intentionally teach important concepts of Christianity to children and new believers. The focus is on tracing Christ throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
Devotional book for December 1st through December 25th. As we prepare our hearts during the traditional advent season, let us also prepare for the second coming of Christ.
Free e-book by an independent tax and financial professional. This booklet aims to assist individuals preparing for ministry and missions to honor God through finances.
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Joe has been married for over 20 years and has four children. He enjoys writing as a hobby … as well as carpentry and automotive mechanics.