Life's Inanities and Ironies

The Crisis of Conventionality and the Call to Consecration The valley of Elah was silent with the sound of fear. For forty days, a massive Philistine champion, Goliath —a literal monument to human strength—defied the armies of the living God ( 1 Samuel 17 ). Israel, under King Saul , was paralyzed, having prioritized human conventionality (heavy armor, military numbers) over Divine strength. This was more than a military crisis; it was a profound theological scandal. Then stepped forward David , a young, ruddy shepherd boy. He was outside the institution, unqualified by military standards, yet appalled that an “uncircumcised Philistine” should be allowed to defy the Lord. David’s entrance signals the first critical lesson for the consecrated believer: The person God uses operates outside the fear-based status quo of man’s wisdom. Rejecting the Ill-Fitting Armor of Worldly Power Before facing the giant, David faced a test of conformity far more subtle than Goliath’s spear: the offer of...

In a world filled with uncertainty—wars raging across continents, political leaders rising and falling, and moral decay seeming to accelerate—many turn to the news, experts, or even conspiracy theories for answers. But as believers in the unchanging Word of God, we have something far more reliable: the Bible. Specifically, the book of Daniel offers profound insights into God's master plan for human history. At the heart of this prophetic book lies chapter 11 , a passage so detailed and accurate that it has silenced skeptics for centuries. This chapter isn't just a historical recounting; it's a testament to God's omniscience, a warning about the perils of human pride, and a beacon of hope for the ultimate triumph of Christ's kingdom. This blog post will expand on Daniel 11, exploring its prophecies in depth, their historical fulfillments, and the far-reaching implications for our faith and daily lives. We'll see how this ancient text speaks directly to our moder...

 In the midst of a world spiraling into chaos, where moral decay and spiritual apathy seem to reign supreme, the Book of Revelation stands as a beacon of divine truth and warning. As fundamentalist Christians , we hold fast to the literal interpretation of Scripture, understanding that God's Word is not a collection of myths or metaphors but a precise roadmap of history's climax. Drawing from a recent homily on Revelation 8:1 —" When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour "—this blog post delves deeper into the profound implications of the seal judgments . We'll explore the seventh seal as the homily outlined, but we'll also expand significantly on the sixth seal , examining its cataclysmic events, theological significance, and urgent applications for our lives today. May this reflection stir our hearts to greater faithfulness as we await Christ's return. The Scroll and the Seals: God's Plan Unfolding To grasp t...

Have an extra post today. God laid this on my heart earlier today and just felt the need to get it out.  So please, if you've already read my first posting today, take the time to read this one also.  _---_----_-----------___--------------------------_-------------------------- In a world constantly shifting beneath our feet, where headlines scream of uncertainty and cultural currents pull us in every direction, where do we find our anchor? For believers, our steadfast hope is found in the unchanging Word of God. The Apostle Peter, in his second letter, addresses us as "beloved," a tender reminder of God's deep affection for His people. He wasn't introducing new ideas, but stirring up our "pure minds by way of reminder" —a call to awaken our spiritual senses and rekindle our zeal for divine truth. ​Our anchor for this vital reminder comes from 2 Peter 3:2 (NKJV): " that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, ...