Today as I went about my business at the bank and the farmers market, I was repeatedly wished a happy fourth of July. I am afraid I do not have much to celebrate. I know God is on His throne, and His Word will not return to Him void; but I also know that those …
Why should we be surprised when the highest court in the land declares as a constitutional right that which God’s Word calls an abomination? When a nation has abandoned the law-word of God as the standard for righteousness and justice, we can expect judgment from our Creator. By turning a people over to their own …
More and more research reveals that a major component of disease is stress. Eating processed foods, failing to exercise, and engaging in unhealthful habits are significant factors contributing to poor health. However, they are often bad solutions to the problem of stress. God’s law gives us the blueprint for health and wellness. As we obey …
If you are like most people, you have a high opinion of your preferences and perspectives. Thus, you think that the way you do things is the best way to do them. This is positive in many respects, as you would not want to spend too much time with someone who carried out plans and …
In a world where someone is always touting the latest breakthrough in health, education, living, or some other utopian dream, it is tempting to jump on the bandwagon and re-order one’s life to conform to the latest fad or research study. While it is laudable to seek ways to improve one’s life, family, or health, …
There is an account in Scripture that is pertinent to our day. In 2 Kings 5, a commander in the army was distraught because he had leprosy. God used a young Hebrew captive to direct him to the prophet Elisha for help. As Namaan journeyed to see the prophet, Elisha sent him a message to …
Those who embrace the law of God as binding on their lives see God’s laws as blessings; those who do not, see them as hindrances to their autonomy. God’s law acts as a boundary that we move at our peril. By obeying it we are performing our duty before the Lord, (Eccles. 12:13) and we …
Recognizing the Kingdom of God and its justice system has everything to do with God’s law. If we do not become expert in the application of God’s commands to every area of life and thought, we can convince ourselves that we are pleasing God when in actuality we are pleasing ourselves. For example, justifying the …
Easter was celebrated a couple of weeks ago, and in many circumstances the familiar greeting, “Happy Easter” was proclaimed. Easter is the celebration of Christ serving as the ultimate and final Passover lamb whose shed blood redeemed His people. How sad that many professing Christians miss the significance of Christ as the Passover lamb because …
Mankind has always been faced with a choice: either accept God’s terms (and His definitions of terms), or construct independent and self-serving ones. When a culture constructs new ways of referring to Biblical concepts, it is evidence that it is in active rebellion against God and its laws and conduct will reflect such rebellion. When …
The Kingdom-Driven Family 