Are Christians Draped in Babylonian Silk?" – Rob Golding delves into the intriguing connection between opulence and the Christian faith. Drawing inspiration from the book of Revelation, he unravels age-old wisdom and asks whether modern Christians may be inadvertently ensnared by the allure of luxury. Do our contemporary practices reflect the pure and blameless bride of Christ, or are they a reflection of Babylon's extravagance? CLICK TO READ.
In a world where bad news seems to lurk around every corner, how can you maintain an unshakable heart? This short exploration of Psalm 112:7 delves into the Christian's extraordinary ability to remain unafraid of bad news. -CLICK TO READ-
There will be an empty chair at Friendsgiving this year. Many people are feeling sadness over the death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show Friends. Perry's tragic death was due to drowning, and he was only 54 years old. Though most had never met him, millions … Continue reading An Empty Chair at Friendsgiving
Being a human is difficult today. The older I get, the more sympathetic I am to such statements. I used to think our technological advancements meant we have it easier today than ever. In a way, it is true. Nowadays, we no longer need to wash clothes manually, endure days of delay for postal messages, … Continue reading God’s Law as the Answer to Modern Guilt
Last Sunday night, a female immigrant from Pakistan joined our prayer meeting at church. She fled her homeland due, in part, to the persecution that radical Muslims perpetrate against Christians there. We prayed that her family would be able to escape so that they could worship the true God freely. Today (Wednesday), as I read … Continue reading Are Christians Soft on False Religions?
Our world will soon be flooded with essays, poetry, artwork, videos, and even music no one has created. Much of that work will be better than the art created by humans, and many people will think that our world will be a better place because of it, but if we have better content and more … Continue reading Why A.I. Might Leave Us Feeling Empty
Who has the authority to determine how and when the Church will worship? That question is more penetrating than it first appears. It is not asking how your nation's government is structured or how your constitution is written. It is not even asking what your church believes. It is an ultimate question. Who has the … Continue reading The Essential Church Movie Review
I am concerned that some churches and Christian institutions have grown timid in their stand for truth. They believe their silence is based on wisdom, but it is not. Their reticence may help them avoid social pressure for now, but in the end, they are merely kicking the can down the road. It will likely … Continue reading Bowing to Ungodly Pressures
Over the years, corporate worship in many churches has been vanishing. The calling of the local church, first and foremost, is to gather for worship, but we do it much less frequently now than we did in the past. Sinclair Ferguson has a test he likes to apply to those who tell him that the … Continue reading The Disappearance of Corporate Worship
I have been listening to the new song, "More Than Able," almost on repeat for the past few days. This morning I woke up with the chorus ringing in my head. Later this morning, I watched the music video for the song, which displays a congregation passionately singing the lyrics. It brought tears to my … Continue reading A Subtle Shift in Modern Worship
The Fight of Faith 