“By What Standard?”
Mark B. Thogmartin
By looking to God’s unchanging and eternal word as our standard, the church can shine the light of God’s kingdom in this dark and confused world leading many to the truth.
“The One Reason People Choose Not to Follow Jesus”
Mark B. Thogmartin
Jesus offers a generous and loving invitation to all who would come to Him. He promises that He is gentle and lowly in heart, and to those who come He promises rest.
“Trusting Means Leaning”
Steven A. Bush
Proverbs 3:5-8 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil”
“The Book of Remembrance”
Mark B. Thogmartin
The prophet Malachi was called by God to confront those post-exile Jews who had become complacent in their attitudes and worship. They followed a form of religion, but they were apathetic and the practice of their faith had become half-hearted at best.
“When Calamity Strikes”
Steven A. Bush
“No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:3,5) Jesus implies that calamities should make us all take personal inventory of our hearts regarding where we stand with God.
“God’s House is Made of Living Stones”
Steven A. Bush
The Church is not some manmade organization like the Antelope Lodge. The Church is the dwelling place of God the Spirit; it was founded by Christ; He refers to Her as His Bride; He purchased Her with His shed blood.
“For His Pleasure”
Mark B. Thogmartin
The God of the Bible is self-existent, and has no need of human beings or of creation. Yet he made us and the universe, and he even poured his love out on us! Why? Because he wanted to.
“Jesus Set His Face Like Flint Towards Jerusalem”
Steven A. Bush
Why is Jesus so resolutely intent on going to Jerusalem? Answer: The Lamb of God, with eyes wide open and His gaze fixed like flint, headed to Jerusalem to die for our sins. And there is no greater love in the universe than this!
“When Watchmen Sound Their Trumpets”
Steven A. Bush
If God has proclaimed and sovereignly ordained His words to be published, ignoring them would be utterly foolish and eternally fatal. Don’t be foolish. Be a hearer and a doer, i.e. listen and obey…
“So What Are You Doing?”
Steven A. Bush
What are you doing in the name of the Lord that honors Him? Glorifies Him? Are you driven by consumption or production? As a believer are you merely taking in and filling up or are you spilling over, going forth, serving, helping, giving, doing?
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