The topic of worship has long been a source of contentious debate in the church. It is contentious because the debate focuses on the wants of the worshiper rather than focusing on pleasing the heart of God. Who are you worshiping, God or yourself? We nearly always frame the worship debate in “I want” statements.
“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Proverbs 29:2 The topic of truth cannot be discussed without the consideration of power. Power has the ability to influence our understanding of truth. And here’s a caution: the further a truth statement travels from reality, the more dangerous it becomes.
Note: This is the third installment in a series of articles. Previous articles are always available online at http://www.webbweekly.com. Unity and Freedom As we talk about truth, we must keep in mind the priorities Jesus gave to His followers. First, He wants us to live in divine unity, to be one, just as He and
Before getting out of bed this morning, I checked my phone for missed calls, texts, and emails. I also scanned the weather forecast and radar imagery. I checked the World-o-meter Covid numbers from yesterday. I looked at satellite pictures of Russian troop movements along the Ukraine border and read an article about diplomatic negotiations taking
In John 18:38, Pilate asked Jesus Christ, “What is the truth?” Consider the awesome significance of that moment. Pilate, a mere mortal, was given the opportunity to ask Almighty God, face to face, a most significant question. Sadly, and much to our dismay, Pilate didn’t bother to wait for the answer. The question, “What is
The story of Elijah’s epic prayer battle against the prophets of Baal and Asherah on Mount Carmel is a must-read for every believer. If you’re not familiar with the story, take a moment to read it. It’s a good one. It is found in I Kings 18:16-39. Making sense of this prayer battle requires some
