Some believe that the Red Cross profits from donated blood, but is that true and is it wrong to donate blood to the Red Cross? Saves Lives “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act” (Prov 3:27). Some believe that the Red Cross profits from donated blood, but is that true and is it wrong to donate blood to the Red Cross? Yes, the Red Cross is making money from their selling blood donations but it is primarily used for their operating expenses and they are not “price gouging” hospitals or clinics when they sell it. The vast majority of the blood that is d ..read more

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so why is the fear of God disappearing around the world? Good Fear The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so why is the fear of God disappearing around the world? It may seem strange to say that fear can be a good thing, but it is. For example, it keeps us from taking unnecessary risks or avoiding certain activities that we might think are dangerous. That’s just self-preservation, and that’s a good thing. Even the animals have this survival instinct, but fear keeps me from climbing untrustworthy ladders, or from standing too close to the edge of ..read more

Why have congress and other political parties become so divided and why do we have such bad leadership in this nation? God’s Sovereignty Why have congress and other political parties become so divided and why do we have such bad leadership in this nation? It has happened in biblical history and it has happened in world history, so it is likely happening again. A nation gets the leadership it deserves, and the example of Israel would be a good starting place. As the nation grew more evil over time, falling into idolatry, the evil the kings of Israel did became even more wicked with each succee ..read more

Parents and caregivers have never had a more difficult job of keeping their children away from the world and the ways of the world. Christ First Parents and caregivers have never had a more difficult job of keeping their children away from the world and the ways of the world. In the first place, if you are not a Christian, then you cannot give them the best ways to keep them from the world and being conformed into the image of the world. We’d rather have them being shaped or molded into the image of Christ, but if we don’t live our lives much like Christ lived His, then we are being hypocriti ..read more

There are several ways to teach children how to memorize Bible Scriptures so here are a few. In a Song There are several ways to teach children how to memorize Bible Scriptures so here are a few but how can we help children commit certain Bible verses to memory ? By the way, these same ideas can help adults memorize Scripture too and we’re much better if we do. Perhaps one of the greatest ways to teach Scripture is by the use of music. Music has a way of imbedding Bible verses deep within the recesses of the mind, very similar to how we learned our ABC’s in a song. Music can help children (and ..read more

Christians should not be angry at lost sinners but rather love them and pray for them. God’s First Move Christians should not be angry at lost sinners but rather love them and pray for them. First of all, there go we but by God’s grace, and secondly, God loved us first before we ever loved Him (1 John 4:19). God made the first move so we must also make the first move. We ought to feel compassion for those who have rejected Christ because their eternity will be indescribably horrible. We wouldn’t want that for our worst enemy, would we? Of course not. We know that judgment starts with the hous ..read more

Is using the word “Easter” pagan? Should Christians use the name Easter? Is Easter Pagan? Is using the word “Easter” pagan and is the word of pagan origin? Wait before you answer that.  Many believe that Easter has connections with paganism. Some things we grant are not from the Bible. Things like hiding and gathering Easter eggs, painting Easter eggs, people buying baby bunnies (bad idea), and other such traditions. The eggs and bunny are said to portray fertility, but that has nothing to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the other side, people are becoming more condemning of ..read more

The story of Joseph in Genesis has striking similarities and portrayals to Jesus Christ. Jesus and Joseph The story of Joseph in Genesis has striking similarities and portrayals to Jesus Christ. Joseph is the only man in the Bible (besides Jesus) who is never said to have sinned. Of course, we all sin and fall short of His glory (Rom 3:32), but the Scriptures are silent about Joseph’s sin. We know he did, but the reason that it is never mentioned is perhaps God is showing us an example or forerunner of the coming sinless Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, Who was without sin. Joseph’s life is a portra ..read more

Thousands and thousands of prisoners are being saved behind bars? Why? What’s going on? Slaves of Someone Thousands upon thousands of prisoners are being saved behind bars? Why? What’s going on? If we are saved, then we are, as the Scriptures say, slaves of Christ. The Greek word “Doulos” occurs almost every time where “servant” is used in the New Testament. If we are not saved, then we are slaves of sin. We cannot be slaves to nothing. We are either Christ’s and slaves of His and are the children of God…or we are under Satan’s sway and slaves to sin and are the children of the Devil. I know t ..read more

How can Christians learn to spot the differences between false prophets and pastors and those who are biblically centered? Satan’s Ministers How can Christians learn to spot the differences between false prophets and pastors and those who are biblically centered? We do know that Satan has his own ministers and they appear like angels of light (2 Cor 11:4), meaning they sound good and look good, but inwardly, they are ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing. Joel Osteen is a perfect example. He sure looks sharp there in front of the TV camera, but does he ever preach verse by verse from Scripture ..read more