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The Gripping Fear of God and God’s Rejection
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God’s rejection is real. That’s a very tough reality. And it’s a fear that – at least secretly – haunts every Christian at some point. Perhaps even non-Christians give this some serious thought. There are two things I have observed about Jonathan Edwards while studying his resolutions and events of his life. First, Edwards…
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Let’s Restore Charity Back to its Fruit-Filled Roots
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Benevolence is a word for charity that we hear less often that we once did. It’s usually in the context of an organizational benevolence fund created to help people during distressed seasons of life. Today, though, I think we just commonly lump everything into the context of general charitable giving. However, charity is an…
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Heartfelt Words Don’t Have Dictionary Definitions
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We hear the phrase “Heartfelt Words” or similar expressions from time-to-time. Most of the time, we say it in context of expressing sympathy or to show genuine care. However, angry words or words and phrases that are rooted in bitterness, jealousy, envy, or other negative sentiments are equally heartfelt. We just don’t like to…
