“And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will become cold” (Matthew 24:12).
Lawlessness is increasing, and at a record pace. We see it in the hearts of anarchists who violate God’s Law when they tear at every human authority—looting...
“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).
We are all born citizens of nations. Citizenship is a contract. We are called by our nation’s name and given benefits and protections under its laws if we offer our aid to...
“Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).
It is hard sometimes to look around us at our circumstances in this crumbling and decaying world and remain...
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” (John 16:22)
We have sorrows in this life as well as joys. Solomon reflected on this nature of the fallen creation when he said, “there is an...
The New Year is almost upon us. The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a natural and perfect time to reflect. Who are we and where did we come from? What are we doing here now? Where are we going?
After what we’ve experienced in 2020, it is timely...
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