Tag: Christian
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Can Christians Save America From Decline?
Sanctuary in Melk, Austria Benedictine Abbey When Solomon’s temple was ready to be dedicated to Yahweh, singers cloted in fine linen, with cymbals, harps and lyres, stood east of the altar, and 120 priests blew trumpets in unison with the singers glorifying Yahweh. When they praised God, and said, “He indeed is good for His…
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Is God your strength? Sing for Joy!
Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. Raise a song, strike the timbrel, The sweet sounding lyre with the harp. Blow the trumpet at the new moon, At the full moon, on our feast day. Psalm 81:1-3 Father, the God of our ancestors, the God of the Israelites,…
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I would have despaired unless …
Seeds sprouted and pushed up through the stony Israeli soil to wait upon the sun for nourishment. In the light of the sun, they blossomed to bless passers-by who shared their beauty with others through photos. I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the…
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Real … Are you known as a Jesus follower?
Jamie Snyder challenges the reader with this question: “If Sunday didn’t exist, would anyone know you were a follower of Jesus?” The early church turned the world upside down. Communities knew who the Christians were, and the church grew rapidly. Snyder describes the characteristics of a 24/7 Christian as possessing: Unbridled generosity Daring courage Rebellious…