Convictions of Honor
Veritas, Integritas, Fidelitas
Putting Life in Context
Although the accusations of an angry contingent halted the rebuilding of the temple for some time, the work of Haggai and Zechariah revitalized the effort, motivating the people to return…
Read MoreThe Power of Accusations
Not long after Zerubbabel led a contingent of Jews from Babylon to Jerusalem to begin rebuilding the temple, they encountered a challenge from those then inhabiting the land. Originally cozying…
Read MoreMixed Emotions
The Jews’ return from captivity following the decree of Cyrus the Great provoked numerous emotions among the people, but none greater than those who experienced the return and gave their…
Read MoreOpening the Heart
Although Cyrus the Great’s decree fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah (Isa. 44:28-45:1), making it possible for the captive Jews to return from the Babylonian captivity, those who chose to return…
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Get Things Done
The rise of Cyrus and his conquering of Babylon created an opportunity for the previously conquered people of Judah. Contrary to Babylon’s policy of forcing captured peoples to relocate and…
Read MoreTill There Was No Remedy
Reading about the last days of Judah before Nebuchadnezzar took them into captivity pains the soul. While the warning of impending doom came during the reign of Manasseh, the brief…
Read MoreA Successful Event
Events can take over a congregation. I have seen it. Preachers, elders, deacons, and all members can put so much work into a single event that they have little left…
Read MoreA Heart for God’s Word
Your attitude toward God’s Word reflects who you are but it also determines who you will become. We emphasize this in the context of daily Bible reading and regular Bible…
Read MorePeople Can Change
Manasseh assumed the throne of Judah at the age of twelve and reigned until his death at seventy-seven (2 Chr. 33:1). Born and raised after his father, Hezekiah, was granted…
Read MoreReady for the Fight
Without any doubt, Christianity is under assault in America today—indeed, throughout the world. Facing secularism on one hand and Islam on the other, Satan has led attack after attack against…
Read MoreA Program for Spiritual Prosperity
King Hezekiah successfully led Judah to a renewed interest in the law and dedication to the LORD. Through his leadership, the people destroyed the pillars, images, altars, and high places…
Read MoreChanging the Culture
The death of Ahaz and the crowning of Hezekiah marked a turning point for Judah, albeit temporary. Hezekiah rejected his father’s policies and priorities, rejecting Baal and turning instead to…
Read MoreThe Corruption of Worship
Worship lies at the heart of any religion. It displays the fundamental principles of doctrine, the significance of adherence to a particular authority (or not), the relationship expected between participants,…
Read MoreMore Than Leadership
John Maxwell’s familiar maxim “Everything rises and falls on leadership” powerfully reminds leaders of both the possibilities and the responsibilities of their role. Great leaders look for ways to help…
Read MoreJust Out of Reach
The assassination of Amaziah left sixteen year old Uzziah to take the throne in Jerusalem (2 Chr. 26:1). He proved to be an able leader, equipping his army in great…
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