Speaking the Truth in Love

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The Father of All Believers

In his letter to the Romans, Paul described Abraham as “the father of all who believe” (4:11). The patriarch deserved this honor, for trust in God characterized his life. He believed the amazing promise that postmenopausal Sarah would bear him a son (v. 19). He even trusted God when commanded to present this precious son…

What Is Our “Anointing”?

Twice in the same verse, John speaks of an anointing: “The anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him” (1 John…

A Lemonade Stand

In 2013, my friends Robby and Kirsten had a yard sale. Their little girl set up a lemonade stand. But Nora wasn’t selling. She was giving. And refreshing drink wasn’t her only gift. Nora offered every customer a copy of John Moore’s DVD “Searching for Truth.” An older gentleman approached the Stocksdales’ house the following…

You Are with Me

Psalm 23 is the best loved chapter in the Bible’s best loved book. The pastoral language of the Shepherd Psalm implies abundance and contentment. The person who trusts the Lord will never lack a thing (v. 1). God provides green meadows and streams of water to rest by (v. 2). The Lord also gives renewal…

Acts 1:8

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 

Church and State

Public school teachers cannot legally lead students in prayer, display the Ten Commandments, or teach the Genesis creation account. According to the Supreme Court’s dubious interpretation of the Constitution, the state must sever any links between itself and religion – especially Christianity. What biblical principles relate to the controversial legal doctrine known as “separation of…