Convictions of Honor
Veritas, Integritas, Fidelitas
“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…
Read MoreFew 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…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreInterestingly, 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…
Read MoreSociety 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…
Read MorePreachers 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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreAfter 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…
Read MoreMost 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…
Read MoreCyrus 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…
Read MoreFollowing 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…
Read MoreFor 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.…
Read MoreAfter 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThroughout 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…
Read MoreIf 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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