At a time when failed marriages, broken homes, spousal abuse, and neglect affect way too many households, the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother,” presents a real challenge for millions of children. That wasn’t as big an issue when I was growing up, as all of my friends and neighbors lived in two-parent […]
More than 3000 years ago, God gave Moses a collection of commandments to help guide the family of Israel as they moved from captivity in Egypt to the promised land comprising present-day Israel and adjacent lands. After commanding the people to serve the one, true God and forsake all idols, God commanded that they should […]
When I was a kid, I thought that if I didn’t curse, I wouldn’t be breaking the third commandment, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” As I have studied scripture and gotten to know God better, I realize that keeping this command is impossible. Yes, we should always […]
While Western society may have moved away from creating physical idols like those worshiped by millions around the world today, the essence of the second commandment—directing worship and devotion to God alone—remains significant. When Moses led the Israelite nation out of captivity from Egypt, he had an encounter with God during which he was directed […]
The first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before me,” is a profound declaration of monotheism and a call to exclusive worship. It sets the tone for devotion to one God—the creator of the universe and everything in it including men and women. This commandment calls for a life centered around the worship […]
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines belief as “to accept something as true, genuine, or real.” Another of its definitions is “to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion: to regard the existence of God as a fact.” When we, as Christians, use the word believe, we think of the second definition, the idea that we […]
When you recognize that one day you will stand before God and have to answer for the life you have lived, you will have to know the answer to this question. Ironically, you can’t get right with God by yourself. He set out standards that are so high that that no man has ever been […]
If this question stumps you, maybe you haven’t stopped to think about the many blessings you enjoy. You don’t need to have a great job, or perfect family, or new car or a big turkey dinner on Thanksgiving to realize that you probably have many reasons to be thankful. You might start by being thankful […]
As Christians, we are connected to all who call on the name of Jesus as their savior and Lord. We all are saints and our connection transcends time, space, and even death. All believers, both past and present, and in every corner of the world are united in Christ. Paul in his letters referred to […]
The Apostles’ Creed contains a powerful declaration: “I believe in the holy catholic Church.” Some hear these words and associate them with the Roman Catholic Church. However, the true understanding of this phrase is quite distinct and rich in meaning. The term “catholic” refers to the universal nature of the church. It’s not about denominational […]
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