The Christian church could fade away in America as it has begun to do in Europe. There are few in the Millennial generation who attend church weekly and even fewer in Gen Z. This is not sustainable. As those who make up the biggest part of most congregations go home to be with Jesus, the church will shrink, lose financial support and cease to exist. This is the reality. There are Christian churches that close every day in America, in Europe and in other Christian cultures. While the Christian church does good, and helps the poor, single mothers and abused women, people who just need some help and the homeless, the bigger culture continues to demonize the church. The secular culture in America and Europe and other places has convinced …
Christians; the most persecuted
Christians are the most persecuted group in the world. In Muslim-majority countries, Christians are killed, marginalized, intimidated, purged or run out of their home countries. Just after posting this, a pastor and 5 others in West Africa were brutally murdered by Islamist’s, who systematically gunned them down, one at a time. See here
More than 290 Christians killed on this Easter
More than 290 Christians in Sri Lanka were killed this Easter Sunday and more than 500 were injured, when Muslims set off a series of bombs. The death toll is expected to rise. The Christians were observing Easter mass in churches in different locations. There were also attacks on hotels where foreign visitors frequently stay. read about it here
17 Christians killed in Nigeria
Another attack on Christians; in this case, while they dedicate a baby. The murderers killed the baby’s mother in the attack. read it here
Thou Shalt Not Kill; tell a politician
One of the 10 Commandments is ignored by politicians in New York State, Vermont, Virginia and in the U.S. Senate. That commandment is “thou shalt not kill.” It is the basis of one of our most fundamental and important laws that prevents wanton murder and mayhem. But, politicians in several U.S. states and in our own Senate chambers have voted to kill newborn babies. It is a horrendous thing to consider that any politician would want to codify murder in American culture and make it law. That is exactly what they have done in three states already and then in the Senate. God does not look favorably on anyone who breaks one of His commandments, but He will be even more angry with those who allow this kind of brutal …
In Christ Alone
Enjoy the power and lyrics of this great Christian song.
Why Good Friday?
Why do Christians call the Friday before Easter; Good Friday? After all, it was the day that Christ hung on the cross. Before that, he was whipped and had a crown of thorns pressed into his head. He endured incredible pain. The fact that Jesus hung on that cross is what Good Friday commemorates. Before Christ appeared on earth, all humans risked permanent separation from God. That meant that when a human died, they would face eternity separated from God and that is what is often referred to as hell. All humans sin and that sin displeases God. We cannot continue to sin and expect to spend eternity with God; something Jesus referred to as “paradise.” Instead, what happened, is that God came to this earth in the form of …
Billy Graham’s Casket; a humble life
Several years ago, the Rev. Billy Graham was visiting Angola Prison in Louisina and heard that a group of prisoners, in a small carpentry shop, hand built the caskets for prisoners who died there. He was so impressed with the careful work they did, crafting each casket, that he got one for his wife Ruth and himself. Billy Graham lived a humble life for a man who was loved my millions and knew several U.S. presidents personally. He will be buried in a casket made by three prisoners who, themselves, realize the irony and symbolism. This short video is well worth watching.