So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. – Jonah 1:15 Previous to Jonah being hurled into the raging, stormy sea by pagan sailors, there were a few things of note that occurred filled with instruction… And few want to hear this, even me, but […]
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Faith, Family & Ducks: The Faith of Duck Dynasty
posted by Joel Taylor
Jase Robertson from AETV’s Duck Dynasty shares about his faith in Jesus Christ during an interview with Oklahoma Christian University. And, there’s a lot more…
5 Reasons Why You Should Spank Your Children
posted by Joel Taylor
When your children do wrong, God has warned you, the parent, that not spanking them is a display of hatred towards them. It is as if you do not care nor love them. Proverbs 13:24. By not spanking, you convey to the child that sinning against God, and you the parent, is ok, it is […]
Re-Thinking ‘Children’s Church’
posted by Joel Taylor
In my own Baptist denomination, there is what is commonly referred to as ‘Children’s Church’. This is not a practice only in Baptist circles, of course, but one which crosses denominations, isn’t it? Is ‘Children’s Church’ biblical? Does it fall under that enormously broad category of ‘neither approved nor condemned in Scripture’? Here is my […]
7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish
posted by Joel Taylor
Today, we received a Christmas card from an old-order Amish family. It reminded me of our time spent with them over the years along with other Amish friends that we’ve made in Lancaster, PA. After I read the card, I couldn’t help but smile. We have had good times up there over the years, and […]
When Being Pro-Life Becomes Idolatry
posted by Joel Taylor
God is the Creator of all life. It exist under Him and His law. To make abortion a legal right is to make murder permissible within society. On the other hand, to worship life is to put the life of man in place of God, and that is idolatry as well, in violation of the […]
Pastor, Get A Gun
posted by Joel Taylor
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed. – Luke 11:21 Pastor, do you love your family? Of course you do. In the passage above, Jesus compares Satan to a man ‘armed to the teeth’, a strong man. As long as no one attacks him, he’s secure in his […]
5 Reasons Not to Obtain A State Marriage License
posted by Joel Taylor
by Matt Trewhella Every year thousands of Christians amble down to their local county courthouse and obtain a marriage license from the State in order to marry their future spouse. They do this unquestioningly. They do it because their pastor has told them to go get one, and besides, “everybody else gets one.” This article […]
My Favorite Animal
posted by Joel Taylor
“Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, “Fried chicken.” She said I wasn’t funny, but she couldn’t have been right, because everyone else laughed. My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my […]
Love, Hard Work & the Respect of A Father
posted by Joel Taylor
I’m an agrarian by philosophy (as opposed to industrialism and the myth/lie of the philosophy of progress), and hold in high esteem the agrarian lifestyle – farming. It was God’s first vocational calling for mankind – tilling the soil to grow things. In Genesis 2:5, there was no man to cultivate the ground so after […]
10 Ways Parents Can Strengthen the Family
posted by Joel Taylor
1. Practice consistent family worship in the home, including prayer, bible study and discussion. 2. Refuse to treat disobedience/behavioral issues of children as a disease. Reject the lie and worldly myth of ADD/ADHD. It’s called sin. 3. Physically discipline your children. A leather belt is a wonderful, godly tool. 4. Increase family activities. 5. Eat […]
Honey Gathering, Jungle Style
posted by Joel Taylor
Tete climbs 130 plus feet up a tree in Africa’s Congo basin and is stung by an angry swarm of bees before reaching the most sought-after of jungle foods — honey. Personally, I’d rather scrape it out of a dead lion on the ground, but you have to admire the guy for providing for his […]
The Government Owes Me!
posted by Joel Taylor
Pastor John Weaver on the Constitutional debt the federal government owes the states and the people according to Scripture: Part 1: Part 2:
8 Ways to Accelerate Growth of a Church Plant
posted by Joel Taylor
Just a few tips if you’re a young new Calvinist who desires to plant a church and grow fast, big-time: 1. Be non-denominational. It’s the biggest denomination in America. That way you won’t scare any Arminian, Catholics, ecumenical or any unregenerates away from becoming members. You won’t be conspicuous in committing yourself to New Testament […]
Devote Yourself to Good Works
posted by Joel Taylor
The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. – Titus 3:8 You are to do good works as zealously as if you were to be […]
Some Home Recipes for the Holidays
posted by Joel Taylor
Everyone has there family traditions during the holidays, especially when it comes to food. Here’s a few dishes we’ve enjoyed over the years. You may have your own versions, but here’s ours. Chicken (or Turkey) and Dressing Boil a hen, or large roasting chicken until tender, cool and remove from bone. Crumble large pan of […]
