At the beginning of our life we do not have the right to ask for anything because we have not earned anything. But God gives us our lifetime to prove our worth, and in return He promises us a share in rewards far beyond anything that we may imagine. How is this possible? When we … [Read more…]
To many Americans, Thanksgiving is a big turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce and other side dishes. It is a time of leisure, dining and entertainment with family and friends who spend the afternoon and evening in front of the TV, engrossed in a football game or Macy’s parade, concluding with fun and games and a … [Read more…]
When we sing this hymn, what do we mean by “faith”? It isn’t just any faith we sing about, it is the faith of our fathers in the faith, those faithful men of old who were faith-filled servants of God. Webster’s dictionary defines faith as “belief and trust in and loyalty to God; belief in … [Read more…]
The human race has come a long way since observers of the cosmos concluded that the earth orbits around the sun and not the sun around the earth. Having put the best and brightest minds to work to develop the technology to get men into orbit around the earth, the moon was the next logical … [Read more…]
Can I “Redeem” It? How time flies! We all know that feeling, though we may perceive time differently at different times. To the young child anticipating a special event, time seems to drag. But for an adult preparing for that same event, time flies faster as the day nears. Teenagers can hardly wait to be … [Read more…]
To all our Church Family and Friends: Not only is it reasonable, respectful and the right thing to do, it is our Christian duty to comply with all local, state and federal laws as long as compliance with those laws does not cause us to violate God’s laws. As of April 5, because we are … [Read more…]
“When is the anniversary of the birth of Christ? and when is the beginning of the Jewish sacred year? Is it in December, or May, or October, or January?” When was Christ born? The exact date cannot be known with certainty, but it is widely known that December 25 is not the true date of … [Read more…]
“I’ve discovered a few things that make me wonder if they should be in the Bible. In particular is Ezekiel 16:1-63. It reads as though God fell in love with a discarded female baby and makes the statement, ‘You became Mine.’ How does this figure? Please give me your understanding.” –GS To get meaning from … [Read more…]
“Was Mary married to Joseph at the time of Jesus’ birth?” –RF A careful reading of the Bible account will answer your question. The Bible states that at the time Mary was found to be expecting, she had been betrothed to Joseph, becoming his betrothed or espoused wife (see Matt. 1:18; Luke 2:5). It also … [Read more…]
Do we go to heaven to get our reward? “What is meant by 1 Peter chapter 1, vs 4: ‘To an inheritance incorruptible… reserved in Heaven for you’? Fundamental Christians say this is proof that they will live in Heaven. Is it the promise of eternal life that it is talking about? I would like … [Read more…]