Yearly Archives: 2005

In his introduction to Dave Hunt’s book “What Love Is This?” Tim Layhaye offers his praise and commendations for a work which confronts that “dreadful doctrine like Calvinism,” referring to the ancient doctrines of sovereign grace as “the false God … Continue reading →

This is a very sad post – one that is hard to believe in one way, but is somewhat predictable in some other ways. Earlier, in The Laodicean Legacy Part I, I said that churches have become religious entertainment centers, … Continue reading →

I began the series “The Laodicean Legacy” with a quote from Mr. Bill Hybels, and then later from Cally Parkinson, a spokeswoman for Willow Creek Community Church, as follows: Hybels: “There [used to be] a barricade mentality, a let’s huddle … Continue reading →

This is from a resource that was given to me years ago – what are the real names of these songs? 1. Move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief. 2. Listen, the celestial messengers … Continue reading →

In the last article “The Laodicean Legacy Part I” we looked at the problems that are inherent with a belief that our duty as the church is to cater to the norms of the world. In that article, we talked … Continue reading →

I was reminded Sunday evening (through a few discussions during our fellowship time) of how great our challenge is for evangelism in this modern era. The people of this culture are simply addicted to entertainment, and the continual flow of … Continue reading →

Modern cosmologists must feel as though they are the most blessed, and the most cursed, of any generation. They are the most blessed, because modern technology has given us sophisticated tools to observe the stars like never before. They are … Continue reading →

At present the U.S. Supreme Court is in the throes of debate over Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, involving the Parental Notification Act. This act prohibits abortions for minors unless the parents have been notified. This heated … Continue reading →

Philippians 3:2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision… Thanks to the therapeutic culture of our modern world, the biblical concepts of despair and joy have been turned on their heads. Modern psychology … Continue reading →

Here is an idea for your family devotions today: I am sure that you are familiar with the story of Mr. William Bradford who served as the governor of Plymouth Plantation almost continuously from 1621 to 1656 (except for five … Continue reading →