What would it look like if Christ was in the center of our lives? Now many of us think that Christ is already there. But there is a difference in Christ being at the center of our lives and trying to sneak a little of Christ in the things we were already going to do. … Continue reading The Advantages of the Christocentric Life
Books
Conversion, Salvation, and What I Must Do
Perhaps Titus 3:3-7 provides one of the greatest and most eloquent summaries of the message of salvation. I love the inspired words in Titus 3:3-7: For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But … Continue reading Conversion, Salvation, and What I Must Do
Purgatory, Twitter, and the Real Jesus
CBS News released the following story telling how the current Pope has decided to grant his Twitter followers time off from purgatory http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vatican-get-time-off-in-purgatory-by-following-pope-on-twitter/ This is sad I'm so many levels. First, it is sad because the Bible says nothing about purgatory. Purgatory is a process of purification of the soul after death, following the particular … Continue reading Purgatory, Twitter, and the Real Jesus
God’s Servants–the Angels
What a great group of servants God has in his church! The servants in the church are like God’s servants in Heaven—the angels. God has created these great servants to accomplish his purposes and serve his saints. They are great examples for us to learn to emulate. What are angels like? Angels are … Continue reading God’s Servants–the Angels
Ministry Commission
Luke 3:3 When John received the word, he went with the word. No greater testimony could be given of man that he received the word and went with the word. So much is said in the simple phrase “he went.” O’ that we would all go. I am amazed at how many can hear the … Continue reading Ministry Commission
Sovereignty and Will
God is sovereign. Proverbs 16:9 says, "the heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." God is sovereign--He is in control. Psalm 115:3 says, "Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases." Yet even in this description of God's sovereignty, mankind's responsibility is affirmed as the Psalmist wrote: … Continue reading Sovereignty and Will
I Gave My Life For Thee
One of our favorite hymns portrays Jesus saying, "I gave my life for thee, my precious blood I shed...What hast thou given for me?" What an incredible thought? What have we given to Christ? We could never give enough. God has exhausted the riches of Heaven for our benefit. He sent his Son--John 3:16. He … Continue reading I Gave My Life For Thee
Forward! Never Backward
It’s Summer Time
School's out! That marks the unofficial start of summer. Everyone is excited for all summer holds. I just had some thoughts on things to remember during summer vacation--and all the time. Remember to stay faithful to worship--Hebrews 10:25. School is out, but the church is always in session. Remember to let your light shine well--Matthew 5:16. … Continue reading It’s Summer Time
Why I Believe Jesus has been Raised
“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised” (1 Corinthians 15:14-15). Consider life … Continue reading Why I Believe Jesus has been Raised
Donnie's Dogmatics 