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 [...]
Pray for Those in Authority
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:51 am by Andy Sochor
Blessings and Burdens of Spiritual Independence
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm by Andy Sochor
Earlier this week, Americans celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day when the thirteen colonies declared their independence from England. In breaking ties, the colonies affirmed that they were able to govern themselves and no longer needed to be dependent upon a distant monarch.
There were certainly blessings that came from this independence. The most notable were [...]
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 5:59 pm by Andy Sochor
We often talk about the conversion of Saul – later known as the apostle Paul – because of the important lessons to be found about how one becomes a Christian. But what about after Saul’s conversion? There are important lessons here as well. Let’s look at what Saul did following his conversion.
The Faith of Daniel’s Friends
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 1:27 am by Andy Sochor
While the Jews were in Babylonian captivity, King Nebuchadnezzar made a huge, golden statue and commanded the people of every nation and language to fall down and worship the image when they would hear the sound of the music. Those who refused would be cast into a furnace of fire (Daniel 3:1-6).
Most of the people [...]
The Perils of a Strong National Government
Posted on March 25, 2010 at 2:06 am by Andy Sochor
The President just signed health care reform legislation that will greatly expand the power of the federal government. In this article, I do not intend to praise or condemn this new set of laws and regulations. This is not a political article at all. Instead, I want to use the Bible to address the potential [...]
The Rapid Spread of Islam: Should Christians be Concerned?
Posted on October 12, 2009 at 12:44 am by Andy Sochor
A new report from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has found that approximately 1.57 billion people are now Muslim. This means that nearly 1 in 4 people in the world practice Islam.
To have this kind of growth, obviously the religion is spreading beyond the countries already dominated by Islam. The report noted [...]
How to Overcome
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 1:25 am by Andy Sochor
The book of Revelation was written to encourage Christians to endure the sufferings and persecutions ahead of them in order to receive their reward from God. Generally, the suffering we face today is much different, often less severe, than what they faced near the close of the first century. But one thing remains the same [...]
