It's Spring! Let's All Sing!
Does the Bible have anything to say about music in worship? Well, maybe just a little.
Music is an integral part of worship. Whether you like traditional hymns, spirituals, gospel, or those new-fangled praise songs, a worship service without music, in my humble opinion, is spirit-less. Does the Bible have anything to say about music in worship? Well, maybe just a little.
There are over 1500 verses in Scripture that reference both vocal and instrumental music, beginning in Genesis, all the way through Revelation…READ MORE…
Sweet Marigold, by Guest Writer, Sean Dietrich
“I’ve never met a blind dog before,” said the little boy. And thus began a powerful conversation while I served as a "seeing-eye" human for Marigold.
“I’ve never met a blind dog before,” said the little boy.
He was a foster child, his foster mother was with him. We were all introduced by chance in a public park.
The boy watched my dog, Marigold, walking along, bumping into a nearby fence. We were out for a potty-break. Marigold was trying to find a suitable patch of grass to do what I call, “leaving constructive criticism.”
The boy watched us in rapt wonder. We are a team. Dog and man. Marigold and me…READ MORE…
There’s No Excuse For Being Clueless
Given the work that I do, it grieves me to see so many professing Christians who are so ignorant of the days and times we’re living in.
Given the work that I do, it grieves me to see so many professing Christians who are so ignorant of the days and times we’re living in. Most don’t know and don’t want to know what’s really going on in this world — or how Christ-followers are to respond to it all. Truly, those who are not Christians, or are “nominal Christians” at best, are much more well informed than those who claim to be “devout.” Because most modern American churches today do more harm than good for the Kingdom of God…READ MORE…
The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: A Christian Perspective
Forgiveness, a cornerstone of Christian teachings, is a concept that transcends time and resonates with enduring wisdom.
Forgiveness, a cornerstone of Christian teachings, is a concept that transcends time and resonates with enduring wisdom. Coretta Scott King's assertion that "Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated" aligns seamlessly with the profound lessons imparted by Jesus in the New Testament. In exploring this theme, it becomes evident that forgiveness is not merely a religious doctrine but a timeless principle essential for spiritual and emotional well-being…READ MORE…
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