Is all worship pleasing to God? Is good theology in our songs the only prerequisite for “good worship”? Check this out: Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. (Amos 5:21-24) …
Good People with Good Motives Pray Good Prayers
I watched a huge chunk of the “Rededication 250” event the other day. I was pleasantly surprised that some of the prayers were ones I could in good conscience say “Amen” to. Others not so much. But hey, prayers were said. That can't be all bad. I noticed the repeated refrain of “repentance” and “humility.” …
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Who Gets Your Vote for Pharaoh?
“You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection. You have tried to hide in his shade. But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated, and by depending on him, you will be disgraced. …all who trust in him will be ashamed. He will not help you. Instead, he will disgrace you… “You said, ‘No, we …
What Laws Can and Cannot Do
People ask me why I waste my time writing about what’s going on in our country’s political sphere. “Governments and politics can’t change the real problem, which is in the human heart,” they say. “And only God can do that. Shouldn’t we focus our attention to sharing Christ with people and praying their hearts will …
That Cranky Conscience
God plants his life-tree seeds in every human conscience. If people have “the requirements of the law are written on their hearts,” Someone must have done the writing! Right? Someone said that the conscience is the part of you that feels bad when the rest of you feels good! It’s not a perfect rule of …
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