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By Diane Singer|Published Date: February 06, 2012
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2
A little child shall lead them
I always enjoy Children’s Time, that segment of our worship service when the children run to the front of the sanctuary, sit on the steps, and listen to one of our ministers tell a story related to the day’s sermon. The stories, the illustrations, and the questions and answers from the kids bring not only chuckles, but often theological insights from the youngest members of our church family.
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Elections and the Kingdom |
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By T. M. Moore|Published Date: January 30, 2012
The presidential campaign is building up a head of steam, and it shouldn’t be too much longer before the candidates are clear and all the issues are on the table.
It’s apparent that many Christians are paying particular attention to this election, and that is a very good thing. As members of “we the people”, voting responsibly is part of what we owe to Caesar, so to speak. But political involvement is also an important means for seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, which is the Christian’s first priority in all things.
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By T. M. Moore|Published Date: January 23, 2012
Politics won’t get us all the way to the Kingdom of God.
Fleeting is the sovereignty/of the wretched world in which we are;/the King who rules over the angels/is the Lord of every land.
- Oengus mac Oengobann, Feilire Oengusso (Irish, 9th century)
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.
- Proverbs 21:1
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By T. M. Moore|Published Date: January 16, 2012
Whatever did not go against God's Word in the law of Scripture and in the New Testament, or against the consciences of the faithful, was fixed in the system of judgment by Patrick and the churches and the princes of Ireland severally.
Anonymous, Pseudo-Historical Introduction to Senchas Mar (Irish, 9th century)
“In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and faithful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.”
Acts 14:16-17
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By Robin Phillips|Published Date: January 09, 2012
“Woe to those who decree iniquitous decrees, and the writers who keep writing oppression...” Isaiah 10:1
One of the key differences between the classical liberalism of the 19th century vs. the progressive liberalism of today is in the area of free speech and intellectual freedom.
Classical liberalism, for all its limitations, was at least committed to defending individual freedom against the encroachments of state power. That is, after all, why it was called liberalism, which comes from the word liberty. However, as I explained in my articles “Thought Control” and “Is that Liberalism?”, a key aspect of today’s liberalism (what is sometimes called “progressivism”) is the expansion of the State at the expense of personal freedom.
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The Truths You Ought to Love |
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By T.M. Moore|Published Date: January 02, 2012
“No other outward thing out to be loved, according to the reckoning of truth, except eternity and the eternal will, which is inspired and quickened by the Eternal, Wonderful, Ineffable, Invisible, Incomprehensible, Who fills all things and passes beyond all things, Who is present and yet eludes our grasp...Thus it is perilous to dwell among deceptions and deceits, and not to see the truths you ought to love...”
Columbanus, Sermon III
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Colossians 3:2
Loving it all
Here’s a New Year’s challenge for you: Pay more attention, and be more careful about how you use the word, “love” in the year to come.
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