In part 2 of a series on how to spot evil, Elizabeth Prata of The End Times deals with narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths of society. She explains how to spot people, including professing Christians, who exhibit antisocial behavior — and her depiction of these people is chilling. Evil “does come in a beautiful package,” says Prata. […]
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Are You Trembling Yet?
Bill Muehlenberg of Culture Watch reminds us that God is not a cute and cuddly teddy bear. According to Muehlenberg we need only read Revelation 19:11-16 to understand that. Here’s what verse 15 says about the Lord Jesus: Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will […]
Tullian Tchividjian: A Call to Repentance
Chris Rosebrough of Pirate Christian writes: Dear Friends: We join with others in expressing our shared grief regarding these latest allegations [below], as well as our thankfulness for the courageous women who came forward to tell their stories. We join our prayers together that they will receive the care and support that they need to heal and […]
Tullian Tchividjian Emerges From Scandal With New Wife, Preaches Sermon on God’s Redemption
Christian Post, a site we do not recommend, has the latest on disgraced pastor Tullian Tchividjian. Last year we reported that after admitting to an adulterous relationship he was asked to resign from his pulpit at Coral Ridge Presbyterian in South Florida. Shortly thereafter, Tchividjian was hired by Willow Creek Presbyterian as Director of Ministry Development. We […]
How to identify false teachers
Denny Burk, Professor of Biblical Studies at Boyce College, offers six characteristics that are helpful in identifying false teachers: For the next two blog posts, I want to address each half of that question. First, how to identify false teachers in the midst of the church. Second, how to deal with them. The Bible suggests […]
The Missing Elements of Modern Worship
Popular blogger, author and pastor Tim Challies wonders: “If a worship service includes no prayer and no Bible reading, can we even recognize it as Christian worship?” The question you need to ask yourself is, does the church you attend follow the Bible’s instruction on the way church is to be conducted? Is the service you […]
Lysa TerKeurst’s book Unglued is Un-biblical
Rebekah Womble of Wise In His Eyes reviews Lysa TerKeurst’s book Unglued. Womble says she wants to like the book but finds much of what it contains decidedly unbiblical, thus her advice is unhelpful to women who are searching for biblical answers to life’s pressing problems. “Never once does Terkeurst (sp) emphasize the fact that when […]
Alcoholic Pastor, Perry Noble, Says He Will Return To Ministry
Not so fast, says Jeff Maples of Pulpit & Pen. “Let’s be clear,” he warns, “if God is ever going to use Perry Noble for ministry, the first thing Perry Noble is going to have to do is repent.” What sins has he committed that he must repent of? According to Maples, for sinning against God […]
Depression & the Ministry – Part 1
Eric Davis of The Cripplegate has written a thought provoking piece for spiritual leaders who sometimes experience “the dark guest within.” Davis offers 5 reasons why our church leaders may go through times of sorrow. Sorrow is almost inherent to the ministry, says Davis who pastors a church in Jackson Hole, WY. In part 2 he addresses the […]
Whatever Happened to the Fear of the Lord?
“How would you react if you were suddenly face-to-face with God?” inquires Bible expositor John MacArthur in a blog post he penned over at Grace to You. When Isaiah saw a vision of God he fell prostrate before Him and cried, “Woe is me! For I am undone.” Isaiah felt his guilt and shame in […]