How Dedicated to Jesus Christ Am I, Really?

By Forrest McPhail | March 19, 2024 |

What images come to your mind when you hear or see the word “dedication?” What people immediately come to mind? Athletes? Military special forces? Perhaps godly parents. Certain missionaries past or present might be in your mind’s eye. Why did these people come to mind? What is it about them that describes them as dedicated?…

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The Vice President of the United States Tours an Abortion Clinic

By Kevin Schaal | March 17, 2024 |

I want to make this one short and very clear. The enshrinement of abortion in state constitutions and the normalization of abortion in the United States has been going on for 50 years, but this is a first. The Vice President of the United States of America, a woman who has actively opposed ANY restrictions…

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A Living Faith Evidenced in Godly Affections: Part 4 (James 4:1-12)

By Kevin Collins | March 15, 2024 |

Click here for previous posts on James 4: part 1, part 2, and part 3. James has addressed the manifest problem of quarreling and fighting. Then he pinpointed the source of such a problem. Finally, he revealed the solution to that problem incentivized by the Holy Spirit’s conviction. Now the believers need to apply that…

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Do We Still Believe in Backsliding?

By George Stiekes | March 14, 2024 |

If a Christian fails to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and if he fails to attach himself to the Lord Jesus Christ gaining an intimate relationship with Him, He opens the door for what we use to call “Backsliding.” Without their thinking about it and sometimes even realizing it, the door…

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Three Reasons Why the Exclusivity of the Gospel Causes Offense

By M. R. Conrad | March 13, 2024 |

Have you been there? You’re just trying to obey God and be a good witness for Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). But suddenly, your pleasant conversation turns combative. This was not your intention, but there you are. The friend you care about is upset, and you feel like it is your fault. All you did was…

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Handling That Sticky Situation

By Dale Cunningham | March 12, 2024 |

“Pastor, this is a potential “sticky situation.” What should we do about it? We need some answers. We need wisdom.” Ministry life is made up of a multitude of decisions everyday. Some are black and white. Others, no so much. Pastor, how do you handle the “sticky situation” questions/decisions? Moses in Numbers 9 gives us…

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It’s Christian Nationalism, Stupid!

By Kevin Schaal | March 10, 2024 |

“It’s the economy, stupid!” It was a phrase coined by James Carville to focus the 1992 Clinton campaign, and everyone else, on one singular issue he thought was a campaign winner—and it worked. Politicians, especially as campaigners like to keep their message focused. This coming election is no exception.  The 2020 election was a referendum…

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[Podcast] Interview 25: Jonathan Johnson – Beauty by Design

By Proclaim and Defend | March 9, 2024 |

Our last interview for the FrontLine edition, The God of Beauty, is with Dr. Jonathan Johnson who serves the Lord in Hongkong. Jonathan has a background in art and graphic design as well as extensive ministerial training. His article discusses the how and why of creating beauty and we sat down for an interesting conversation…

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A Living Faith Evidenced in Godly Affections: Part 3 (James 4:1-12)

By Kevin Collins | March 8, 2024 |

Click here for previous posts on James 4: part 1 and part 2.  James has addressed the manifest problem of quarreling and fighting. Then he pinpointed the source of such a problem. Finally, he reveals the solution to that problem. But before the solution, he discusses the need to be convicted of the problem, driving…

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The Blessing of Diligence

By Micah Colbert | March 7, 2024 |

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going” ~ Ecc. 9:10 God’s Word has a lot to say about diligence. Recently, I took some time to consider what the Proverbs teach us about this…

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