The spiritual condition of Judas is an age-old debate and not the one I mean to engage in today. I want to add a new wrinkle to the discussion; did Judas preach the Gospel? When the Apostles were sent out with the power to heal the sick and cast out demons (Matthew 10, Luke 9) did Judas do those things as well?
Millions are still digging out this morning from the weekend storm that really did bring blizzard conditions up the east coast of the United States. In all seriousness, let’s continue to pray for all those affected including support and emergency rescue personnel. Continue reading
That about sums it up. Continue reading
If you haven’t read this post featuring A.W. Tozer from earlier this week, please start there. This is something of a follow up that continues the same line of thought. Continue reading
The 150th Psalm lists several musical instruments then declares “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” But are drums welcome in your sanctuary, or what about that kid that thinks he can play the tambourine? People are still entitled to their opinion, and Thom Rainer has poked the hornet’s nest. His post Five Favorite and Five Least Favorite Musical Instruments Used in Worship Services is exactly what it sounds like. Continue reading
I saw a quote the other day, see if this sounds about right.
“It is now common practice in most evangelical churches to offer the people, especially the young people, a maximum of entertainment and a minimum of serious instruction. It is scarcely possible in most places to get anyone to attend a meeting where the only attraction is God. One can only conclude that God’s professed children are bored with Him, for they must be wooed to meeting with a stick of striped candy in the form of religious movies, games and refreshments.”
So to all those folks that said “If I’m not here Monday morning, you know why…” Good morning and Happy Monday! Continue reading
We said the internet was more than funny cats pictures, we never promised to never show another one. That cat has the new year’s can do spirit. Welcome to 2016. Continue reading
Click the image above or this link to view the full report generated by the good people at WordPress.com. The animation is fun to watch but scroll down for stats and stuff. Continue reading
