Sin is the outward manifestation of inward corruption or error, present within every single person on the planet. As the Bible describes, it’s the end result of a heart (spirit) which is separated from God. We discuss its origin, its prevalence, and its cure.
I have tried to develop a habit of self-evaluation over the years and it has served me well. Self-evaluation continuously teaches me to think objectively about myself and my reactions to the things going on around me. Self-evaluation helps me …
What does the term culture wars mean? Simply put, it means that there is a fight to change the underlying culture of this country. However, with all the turmoil in the world, I’m pretty sure that term applies to most …
Easter means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. To those who actively follow Jesus it means that He has risen from the dead! Even though the story is a couple thousand years old I’m always …
Take up the cross, and follow Me. Those words were spoken by Christ to the rich young ruler, but they apply to all of us. That young man had plenty of evidence that he was ‘right with God’ in that …
There are so many turbulent things going on in the world that we sometimes ask ourselves, “Is it real?” Political intrigue and unrest, changing social mores, and different teachings in the church, are evidence of significant change. These events are …
The following [Who We Are As A People-The Syrian Refugee Question] is adapted from a lecture delivered at Hillsdale College on October 12, 2016, sponsored by the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship and Pi Sigma Alpha. Nothing has provoked the …
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The mirror test is a great way for us to determine if our own life shows up in the actions we allow, or if we have died to sin and allow the Spirit to live through us. So how can …
The mirror test is used to see if a person is living their own life or if they are allowing the life of Christ to shine through them. When you hold a mirror up to a person’s nose and mouth …
How do we apply the mirror test to other believers? Can we apply the mirror test to ourselves? Is it even Scriptural to test people, including ourselves? These questions are all answered in the Bible. Testing Other Believers Are we …
If you have committed your life to following Christ then you should be subject to the mirror test. Now, what do I mean when I say Christians should be given the mirror test? I mean this; we should test to …