God’s Work is Harder

Sinning, no matter the degree, is like breathing, eating, and drinking. It must be. Look around the world. Everywhere, every day, every minute, statistics tells us that sin is committed. Why is that so when righteous purity and cleanliness are … Continue reading

Poetic (#18)

In this poem, my guest expresses her conviction that nothing shall shake her faith in the love God has for her. May that be true of all in Christ. Fully Persuaded by Deborah Ann Belka There is nothing that stands … Continue reading

Who Can Baptize?

In all the baptisms I’ve witnessed, they have been conducted by those who hold a ministerial position – evangelists, pastors, and elders – having been certified, licensed, and/or ordained. Because holding a church office engenders a sense of authority in … Continue reading

Faith Alone

There’s a scriptural passage that seems to contradict the belief that it’s faith alone that justifies and saves. Protestants, of course, have developed that doctrinal belief from such scripture as John 3: 16 (whoever believes in Him won’t perish); Acts … Continue reading