Convictions of Honor

Veritas, Integritas, Fidelitas

A Natural Progression

By Kevin Rhodes | Jun 29, 2016

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork” (Psa. 19:1). This inspired declaration penned by King David serves as a powerful reminder of the testimony…

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Worthy of Praise

By Kevin Rhodes | Jun 22, 2016

We remember David as a man after God’s own heart, and yet, as the LORD Himself remarked, warfare characterized David’s life and reign. He came to the attention of King…

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Seeking Vindication

By Kevin Rhodes | Jun 12, 2016

The world’s march toward darkness has quickened its pace in recent years, trampling over long recognized standards of decency and right to impose its ungodliness on the whole of our…

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Well-Preserved

By Kevin Rhodes | Jun 9, 2016

David’s opening words in Psalm 16 form the foundation for many prayers we utter, though we probably do not even realize it. The great king of Israel cried out for…

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Unmoved

By Kevin Rhodes | Jun 1, 2016

The American political cycle regularly reminds us how malleable people can be even about core principles. In fact, the flexibility of many candidates makes you wonder whether they have any…

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True Greatness

By Kevin Rhodes | May 25, 2016

We live in a nation, and perhaps even a world, obsessed with greatness. We admire greatness in all its various incarnations. Depending on their areas of interest, people will go…

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The Feast of Purim

By Kevin Rhodes | May 14, 2016

Haman’s plot against the Jews, concocted in hate and malice but exposed through courage and faith, had called for the legal genocide of the Jews at the hand of all…

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A Fighting Chance

By Kevin Rhodes | May 12, 2016

Esther’s revelation  to the king of Haman’s perfidy and Xerxes’ subsequent command to have his former ally executed had addressed the root cause of the problem, but they had yet…

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The Moral Consequences of Atheism

By Kevin Rhodes | May 12, 2016

Atheism has made a strong comeback in recent years, as it often does after a new generation arises unaware of its past failures and embarrassments. Hitler’s implementation of many aspects…

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A Lesson in Patience

By Kevin Rhodes | May 5, 2016

If events of the last several years have you frustrated with society, angry at rampant immorality, concerned for your children and grandchildren, and wondering what will happen to the church,…

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Irony of an Adversary

By Kevin Rhodes | May 5, 2016

The treachery of Haman informs the entire plot of the book of Esther. His malice spills out from practically every page. He existed unnamed at the banquet in which the…

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Happiness is a State of Heart

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 28, 2016

Hollywood’s obvious antagonism toward biblical morality notwithstanding, the Oscars demonstrate that people still have the ability to act. By this I do not mean to comment on any given film…

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Immoral Media and an Immoral Mouth

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 28, 2016

American society has become increasingly vulgar in my lifetime. Standards of decency on television and in theaters have marched into the gutter at an alarming rate. Marijuana, known for years…

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“All This Avails Me Nothing”

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 21, 2016

You simply cannot satisfy some people. Trust me. I’m a preacher. No matter what you do to accommodate them, help them, be there for them, and encourage them, they will…

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A Crumbling Foundation

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 21, 2016

One of the radio stations I frequent while driving seems to consistently play a commercial about foundation repair. It is not always the same commercial. In fact, I believe I…

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Do You Think You Will Escape?

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 14, 2016

Practically overnight, the Persian kingdom had turned against one group of its subjects based on their religious character. Through a combination of the malice of some and the obtuseness of…

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