Sanctification of the Secular

I have long thought about and observed the way Middle Eastern people seem to live and act with the attitude and belief that their god is never separated from everything they experience. Their life is completely and eternally entwined with the spiritual; there is no and cannot be any separation of the two. They do … Continue reading Sanctification of the Secular

Practice Resurrection

Doctors “practice” medicine, athletes practice their sport, musicians practice their instrument, but how do we “practice resurrection?” I read In Touch daily devotions, here’s what the late Dr. Charles Stanley had to say about it: In John 12:20-24, Jesus prepared his disciples for His death. He knew it would seem final to them, so He … Continue reading Practice Resurrection

Freedom from the Law

I've been reading Numbers, and when I read chapter 28, I am in awe of the sacrifice's the Lord gave to Moses for the children of Israel to follow i.e., the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly sacrifices, the special day (Passover, Feast of Tabernacles, etc.) sacrifices, plus the sin sacrifices as needed for atonement of sin. … Continue reading Freedom from the Law

Is He Standing?

BORN OF A VIRGIN 18This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to … Continue reading Is He Standing?

Nuggets of Wisdom

The following was sent to me, author unknown: Sometimes the majority only means that all the fools are on the same side. Lead your life so you won't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip. There are two things I've learned: There is a God--and I'm not Him. Real friends are … Continue reading Nuggets of Wisdom

From The Disciple’s Road

Now That’s a Good Question Posted on June 30, 2023 by russellmckinney A great debate was held between a devout Christian and a staunch atheist. The Christian was allowed to speak first, but without saying a word he simply pulled an orange from his pocket and began to peel it. Then, with thousands of eyes watching … Continue reading From The Disciple’s Road

A Pastor’s Letter to Parents

Google called this letter "hate speech" and blocked it. See what you think. They talk "inclusiveness" and "tolerance" but they don't walk it. Dear CBC parents, We all wish we could shelter our children from the harmful and corrupt elements of our God-hating culture. Apart from living under a rock, this is becoming increasingly impossible. … Continue reading A Pastor’s Letter to Parents

We’ll Soon Be Done

We’ll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials is a hymn that was written by Cleavant Derricks. It was first published in 1934 in “Pearls of Paradise.” He also wrote “Just a Little Talk With Jesus.” We’ll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials Some of these days I’m going home Where no sorrows ever … Continue reading We’ll Soon Be Done

Encouragement

russellmckinney.com Throw Up Your Cap Posted on 3–4 minutes So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, N.L.T.) Years ago, in a small fishing village on the coast of New England, a winter storm blew up suddenly and caught the small boats out at sea. … Continue reading Encouragement

God’s laws, or lawlessness?

wnd.com What'll it be, America – God's laws or lawlessness? Joseph Farah 5–7 minutes There's no denying it. America is clearly on the verge of descending into a thoroughly lawless society. We can't say whether we will pass the point of no return – if we'll fall into the abyss or finding our way back … Continue reading God’s laws, or lawlessness?