Stand in the Gap

In the Old Testament, God gives the freed Israelites many directives for living. Many of these laws that seem strange to us were actually instructions for the well-being of the people. The Israelites had been slaves for hundreds of years so it follows that they wouldn’t have a clue how to take care of themselves or set up a proper society.

Some of these laws pertained to the treatment of the poor among them. Throughout the Old Testament God commands His people to be generous, treat the poor with justice and respect, and to give generously not grudgingly. (Deuteronomy 15:10-11 Deuteronomy 15:4) (continue reading…)

‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm–neither hot nor cold–I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:15-16

So we know being lukewarm is a dangerous attitude when it comes to God. But what are God’s standards of lukewarm? How can we tell if we are lukewarm Christians attending lukewarm Churches? In America we have been so spoiled by freedom of religion that we do not have an inkling of the meaning of persecution. We face very little hardship of any kind. (continue reading…)

Here are some great new Christian books just released this month that are definitely worth a look:

Kaleidoscope: Seeing God’s Wit and Wisdom in a Whole New Light

Acclaimed author and Women of Faith speaker Patsy Clairmont causes womens’ hearts to leap and their hopes to lift in this quirky, straight-to-the point look at the Proverbs.

Understanding the Christian life and the Bible can be a daunting task. But maybe God didn’t mean it to be so hard. In Kaleidoscope of Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont pieces together some powerful messages from God and reveals new facets of beauty, inspiration, and instruction.

Written for busy women, Patsy offers brief, powerful chapters that address the key aspects of their lives, hearts, and relationships.

‘And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”’ Mark 16:15

It is not politically correct anymore to spread the Gospel. The popular belief that all spiritual paths lead to God has grown and to say that Jesus is the only way is seen as intolerant even hateful. Yet, accepting these popular notions of the world is the same as denying Christ. All around us are those headed for a Christless eternity. Many are lost and hopeless and do not know the only answer lies in Jesus Christ. (continue reading…)

“As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.” 2 Corinthians 6:1. It is better not to even have heard the Gospel, than for someone to hear and reject it. (continue reading…)