Convictions of Honor

Veritas, Integritas, Fidelitas

My Whole Heart

By Kevin Rhodes | Apr 7, 2016

“Worship is boring!” That, my friends, is the attitude of far too many Christians. They may not say it. They may never use those words. However, their restlessness throughout the…

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The Character of Mordecai

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 31, 2016

Few Christians would recognize the name Mordecai immediately, yet he had profound influence on biblical history. His story appears as a sidelight in the book of Esther, and yet his…

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What is Man?

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 31, 2016

One of the recurring themes in news items that cross the wire involves man’s latest achievements. Whether it is space exploration, potential medical breakthroughs, or new world records, reporters find…

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Hasty Decisions

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 24, 2016

Interestingly, the first name mentioned in the book of Esther does not belong to the heroine, nor does it belong to her guardian and mentor, Mordecai. Neither does it open…

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Judge Me

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 24, 2016

Society today extols the virtues of non-judgmentalism. This stems from their celebration of tolerance as the virtue to rule all other virtues (or perhaps vice versa). Regardless, if anyone dares…

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10 Steps to Solving Spiritual Problems

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 18, 2016

Preachers do a number of things in the course of their work. They study, prepare lessons, write articles, counsel, teach classes, and preach sermons, besides visiting and handling a number…

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Perseverance

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 10, 2016

We are an impatient people. We do not like to wait in lines, wait for our food, wait to check our messages, or wait for something to download. We expect…

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Rebuilding a Workforce

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 3, 2016

After Nehemiah led the children of Israel to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, fend off attacks from their adversaries, and refocus on their spiritual identity as a people, you might…

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Don’t Panic!

By Kevin Rhodes | Mar 3, 2016

Most people have been there at some time in their lives—a combination of feeling out of control, frightened, nervous, and worried, all rolled up into one. It leaves us feeling…

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The Responsibilities of Renewal

By Kevin Rhodes | Feb 25, 2016

Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon in 536 B.C. and subsequently released the Jews from their captivity, permitting a portion of them to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. This…

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A Merciful God

By Kevin Rhodes | Feb 18, 2016

Following their captivity in Babylon, the Jews faced years of poverty and uncertainty as they slowly rebuilt their lives along with the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. Through the…

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A Successful Assembly

By Kevin Rhodes | Feb 11, 2016

For some Christians the church assembly acts as that grudgingly accepted necessity submitted to with reservations as that necessary burden carried until receiving relief from the welcoming arms of death.…

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You’re Welcome?

By Kevin Rhodes | Feb 4, 2016

After the Jews under Nehemiah’s leadership had built the walls and hung the gates, they took the steps necessary to inhabit the city. Having appointed gatekeepers, singers, and Levites with…

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The Blessings of Trust

By Kevin Rhodes | Feb 4, 2016

The world can be a very ugly place. When I think about all that my children will face, the dangers that lurk in the shadows and the evil waiting to…

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Compromising Distractions

By Kevin Rhodes | Jan 28, 2016

Throughout my lifetime it seems that the church has been embroiled in a constant battle with error within its own borders as men with an allegiance to something other than…

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“Be Angry, and Do Not Sin”

By Kevin Rhodes | Jan 28, 2016

If you struggle with anger, you are not alone. Most people must work diligently for a lifetime to keep themselves under control. However, people often get confused about what makes…

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