Christian Joe Posts
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." -Proverbs 11:14 It seems that this is a hard one for Christians, especially independent baptists. We are so independent, that many times we practically kill ourselves "for the Lord." The most noble offenders are, in fact, pastors. Sometimes pastors get lifted up with pride…
Sometimes it is easier to wait by the dock and steal the fish from another boat rather than going through the labor and endurance needed to catch the fish. “We’re no longer fishers of men, but keepers of the aquarium, and we spend most of our time swiping fish from each other’s bowls.” -Dr. Kermit Long I do believe that…
"Live simply so that others can simply live." -Dr. Clifford Clark
Before I attempt to answer this question, let me give a little background about myself. I grew up in a God-fearing, Christ-honoring home where family devotions were insisted upon (even though we complained about getting up early). I went to a small Christian school and received a solid education for which I am very grateful. I attended a small Bible college…
"Where there is no Vision the people perish." Oh how it seems I have heard this verse preached from the fundamental pulpit to justify an evangelism or building project. Of course it makes for good application, but is this what the verse means? I believe not! The word "vision" means "revelation." This verse could be interpreted, "Where there is no revelation from…
Our world is obsessed with the end of the world. Doomsday movies, books, and video games are among the top sellers. The world will even tolerate a little Bible as long as we have killer locusts with long hair and lions faces in the story. Reading through the book of Revelation, I have come to believe that God did not reveal…