“‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope’” (Jeremiah 29:11).
People often wonder what God’s plan is for their lives. The above passage suggests that God knows these plans. Yet people want to know what the [...]
God’s Plan for You
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 11:32 pm by Andy Sochor
Pray for Those in Authority
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:51 am by Andy Sochor
One of our specific obligations in prayer is to pray for those in positions of civil authority. Paul makes this clear in his first letter to the young evangelist Timothy:
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are [...]
Facts About Idols
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 2:30 am by Andy Sochor
Idolatry is condemned in both the Old and New Testaments (Exodus 20:3-6; 1 Corinthians 6:9). There are a number of things that have the potential of becoming idols for us if we allow them. They are not limited to graven images, but could include things like money, possessions, careers, and even people. The warning issued [...]
Soldiers of the Victorious Lamb
Posted on January 3, 2012 at 10:38 pm by Andy Sochor
It is an inescapable reality that we are involved in a war — not the type of war that nations wage for wealth, resources, or territory, but a spiritual war for the souls of men (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). But while the final outcome of a physical war is always unknown, the result of this spiritual [...]
Thoughts on the New Year
Posted on December 28, 2011 at 3:16 am by Andy Sochor
As the beginning of another year rapidly approaches, Christians can use this time in three ways: as a reminder, as an opportunity, and as a warning.
“Greater Love Has No One Than This”
Posted on December 21, 2011 at 2:56 pm by Andy Sochor
Shortly before His death, Jesus spoke to His disciples about love – the love He had for them and the love they were to have for Him.
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:13-14).
Jesus [...]
After the Flood
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm by Andy Sochor
Children grow up learning about Noah and the ark. As adults, we study the record of the flood and strive to learn the lessons it teaches – why it happened, how Noah was saved, Noah’s example of obedience, as so on. But there are also important lessons for us that came immediately after the flood. [...]
