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David Allan Coe’s death is a sobering reminder that rebellion is never freedom. In this devotional on Luke 19:11–27, Pastor Rich Bitterman reflects on outlaw country, “The Ride,” the judgment of Christ, and the mercy still offered to sinners through the gospel.
As Canada moves to strip away legal protections tied to religious speech, Christians must reckon with a hard truth: history is not warming toward the Word of God. This devotional from 2 Timothy 3 helps believers understand why the Bible is increasingly hated, why the gospel message faces rising hostility, and why Christ’s church must stand firm in the last days.
After another shooting involving federal officers in Minneapolis, Christians are left asking how Scripture shapes our response to government authority, self-defense, protest, and restraint. Romans 13 offers sober guidance for faith, conscience, and obedience in moments when emotions run hot and facts are still unfolding.
One out of every five potential Gen Z lives was lost to abortion in America. Scripture, truth, and redemption collide in a sobering reflection on life and grace.
Hillary Clinton says white Christian men are doing “such damage” to America. This bold devotional confronts that claim head-on, exposing the real threat to our culture: a gospel replaced by humanism, and a nation that thinks it’s too good for grace.
The content reflects on the moral decline of society and the feeling of despair that accompanies it. It highlights the importance of turning to God for help rather than relying on human efforts. Through prayer and faith, believers can find strength against wickedness, assuring that God’s Word remains eternal, and His people will endure.
The post examines the morality surrounding the taking of life according to Scripture, emphasizing that while killing can be justified in cases like capital punishment and war, murder is strictly prohibited. It underscores humanity’s unique nature, the irreplaceability of life, and the societal impact of unlawful killing, arguing for justice and stewardship in alignment with divine mandates.
The first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before me,” serves as an absolute and universal directive from God, challenging modern pluralism that promotes the equality of various religions. It emphasizes exclusive worship of one true God and warns against the societal consequences of disregarding divine law, calling for unwavering obedience to achieve true freedom and joy.