Do not deceive yourselves; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows that shall he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he that sows in the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life. (Galatians 6:7-8) We can't get away from the principle of reaping what we sow. If we sow good seed, we anticipate a great harvest. But if we sow weeds, we'll harvest no more than we sowed. The same is true spiritually and practically. If we want a reward … [Read more...]
Free Commentary on Hebrews
The author of Hebrews wanted his audience to know and understand one truth: Christ is superior, and therefore, so is Christianity. The person of Christ is better than prophets and angels, his priesthood is greater than that of Melchizedek and the line of Aaron, and his power within the believer’s life is incomparable. Between these contrasts, the author of Hebrews exhorts readers to persevere in their faith, be obedient, grow in their understanding, and be careful not to miss the grace of God. … [Read more...]
New Book Asserts Care of Widows as a Key Area of Church Worship
As baby boomers grow older, and women continue to outlive their husbands, the Christian church will soon be faced with the needs of the largest widowed population since Social Security’s inception. Andy Mendonsa, the founder of Widows Harvest Ministries, addresses this abject neglect of widows by the church in “Spiritual Widowhood.” The book’s chief aim is to present what Mendonsa believes to be a Scripturally-based litmus test for determining the condition of the church based on truly … [Read more...]