THE HERITAGE BLOG
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
and with all thy getting get understanding.
Never be Shamed From Prayer!
A term called “prayer shaming” arose after the terrorist shooting in San Bernardino in 2015. Its users intend it as a rebuke to those who offer prayers after a massacre but will not take any political steps, such as new gun laws, to stop future attacks. One paper blared the headline: “God Isn’t Fixing This,”…
Paul’s Amazing Statement on Christian Suffering
Colossians 1:24: Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for His body’s sake, which is the church. Paul’s bold statement on suffering is amazing on a number of levels. First, it is amazing that Paul rejoices in suffering. Writing…
Tempted to Quit Church? Do You Know Why You Shouldn’t?
By Pastor Matthew Recker Church attendance is dropping nationwide. Many think they are perfectly justified. They offer many excuses, but here are some common ones: 1.“Someone said or did something to hurt me deeply.” 2.“I’ve got new interests.” 3.“I don’t like how the church treats people.” 4.“I’m not being fed” or “the church is not…
God’s Love: Generally Believed but Personally Denied
God’s message through Malachi to a disillusioned nation begins with this comforting declaration: “I have loved you, saith the LORD.” Nevertheless, the people childishly argue back to God saying, “How have you loved us?” (Mal 1.2) This interaction causes one to wonder whether God’s love may be the attribute of God most generally believed but…
Dung on the Face?
Malachi 2:3 “I will… spread dung upon your faces…” We might think this is a bit “over the top!” I have never preached about God spreading dung on the faces of the priests, and on the surface, it seemed a coarse tactic to use. Recently I have been preaching through Malachi and was confronted and…
The 10 Commandments of James for Times of Despair, Death & Devastation
In such a time as this, as our hearts mourn the destruction of hurricanes throughout our land and the horror of the murderous rampage in Las Vegas, we may wonder how to respond. One Bible passage that gives a wonderful heart response are the “Ten Commandments” of James 4:7-10. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God….
