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Two Governments

Richard Boureston — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:41:30 +0100

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When we fail to think rightly about the civil government and it's responsibilities, we will be more prone to be persuaded by all the false statements the atheists and theological liberals use.

LIFE GIVER

David Feddes — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:35:06 +0100

1 Kings 17:17-24

The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived. 1 Kings 17:22

A heartbroken widow weeps over the dead body of her only son. She asks God’s prophet, “Did you come to rRead More...

FOOD AMID FAMINE

David Feddes — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:24:15 +0100

1 Kings 17:7-16

The jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry. 1 Kings 17:16

When times are tough, it may seem you can’t afford to share. But you can’t afford not to share. “One man gives fRead More...

THE WEATHERMAN

David Feddes — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:46:05 +0100

1 Kings 17:1-6

“There will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” 1 Kings 17:1

Weather forecasters try to predict the next few days. Elijah predicted the next few years: dry, dry, and dry!Read More...

A TALE OF TWO PROPHETS

David Feddes — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:08:43 +0100

1 Kings 16:23-34

Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him. 1 Kings 16:30

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Israel’sRead More...

Are you going to play it safe your whole life?

Richard Boureston — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:44:15 +0100

Francis Chan tells us how he sees many Christians living their lives. I have often lived my life this way. But that is not the way that people lived there lives who were effective for the Kingdom of God. You could always try something crazy like Family Worship.

Should you worship God with your family?

Richard Boureston — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:48:23 +0100

We are all very familiar with the idea of corporate worship, the kind that happens on Sunday. And we are even familiar with individual worship, a focused time of prayer and reading Scripture. But, while the practice was common prior to mid-twentieth century. It has fallen out of favor in the lasRead More...

THE LOVE FACTOR

David Feddes — Mon, 17 May 2010 10:21:25 +0100

Read 1 Corinthians 13

If I have the gift of prophecy and... faith than can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.1 Corinthians 13:13

After going through the Ten Commandments, let's again remind ourselves what all the commandments are about: love.

When you're a child learning Read More...

COMMANDMENT #10: CONTENTMENT

David Feddes — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:17:26 +0100

Read Philippians 4:4-13

"You shall not covet ... anything that belongs to your neighbor."Exodus 20:17

Let's face it--coveting is great fuel for the economy. When having more stuff is our highest goal, we get a society where everyone is working and advertising and buying and selling at a frantic pace. As a reRead More...

COMMANDMENT #9: TELLING THE TRUTH

David Feddes — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:40:22 +0100

"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."Exodus 20:16

Perjury--lying under oath at a trial--sends innocent people to prison and gives guilty people freedom to do more harm. False testimony in court harms others and offends God. So does every other kind of lying and gossip.

A child acts frieRead More...

To My Family

Richard Boureston — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:01:20 +0100

My friend, Amber Pulone, shared this poem with me after she came to our Hymn Sing. She was generous enough to allow me to share this with everyone.

To My Family

Back in the 60's, I was young as can be.

I didn't know Jesus, but I think He knew me.

I starRead More...

COMMANDMENT #8: HIGHWAY ROBBERY

David Feddes — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:34:18 +0100

Read Proverbs 21:2-6, Ephesians 4:28

"You shall not steal."Exodus 20:15

Robert Robinson, his wife Robin, and their son Robby were driving along, hoping to enjoy a weekend away. "Guess what!" Robin said. "Mimi Klepto next door just loaned me a bunch of computer disks and told me to copy anything I want onto oRead More...

New Age for Kids

Richard Boureston — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:43:05 +0100

By Nancy Pearcey

Mention the New Age movement and you're likely to get amused condescension: "Oh yes, crystals." "Oh yes, astrology." To many people, the New Age movement means trendy gimmicks and silly superstitions. That should concern us. For the New Age movement is more than a matterRead More...

COMMANDMENT #7: HONORING MARRIAGE

David Feddes — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:44:10 +0100

Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

"You shall not commit adultery." Exodus 20:14

Sex is for marriage, and marriage is for life. In adultery you are married but betray your spouse by having an affair, by fantasizing about someone or panting after pornography, or by divorcing a faithful spouse and marrying someonRead More...

COMMANDMENT #6: THE KILLER INSTINCT

David Feddes — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:51:30 +0100

Read Genesis 4:1-16

"You shall not murder."Exodus 20:13

Murder horrifies us. We shudder at tyrants who butcher helpless people and at ethnic groups who slaughter each other. We shake our heads at news reports of murder on the streets and in some homes. We ask, "How could anyone do such things?" Meanwhile,Read More...

Discipleship Revisted (Part 3)

Richard Boureston — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:10:28 +0100

[We are finally getting to the part that I wanted to write all along. It is amazing how greatly I underestimated the foundation I needed to lay before I could logically and Biblically get to this point and I didn't even scratch the surface of what I did talk about! And the truth is: What I'm going to talk about right now is a fraction of what needs to be said on the topic. Please consider this a 30,000 foot fly-over of the topic. If you haven’t read thRead More...

COMMANDMENT #5: PARENTS WORTH HONORING

David Feddes — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:47:58 +0100

Read Ephesians 6:1-4

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land..." Exodus 20:12

Please complete the following statement: "I love my mother but..." Think about it. What's your answer? When a survey asked people to do this, many took it as a cue to point Read More...

COMMANDMENT #4: HOLY ENJOYMENT

David Feddes — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:45 +0100

Read Psalm 84

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy... On it you shall not do any work." Exodus 20:8,10

Scripture links the fourth commandment with God's great acts of creation and salvation. In creation God worked for six creative days; then the Creator rested and rejoiced in what he made. We, his creatuRead More...

COMMANDMENT #3: ONLY WORDS?

David Feddes — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:31:46 +0100

Read Matthew 12:33-37

"You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God." Exodus 20:7

I sometimes meet people who misuse God's name. When they learn I'm a preacher, they may blush and say: "I didn't know--sorry if I offended you." They should worry less about what I think and more about what God thinks: "The Read More...

COMMANDMENT #2: NO IMAGES

David Feddes — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:08 +0100

Read Exodus 32:1-20

You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything. Exodus 20:4

Moses had been up on the mountain more than a month, and the Israelites were tired of waiting. They wanted to get going. Why trust an invisible God who has his own timing and plans, when you caRead More...