Corrie ten Boom was instrumental in rescuing over 800 Jewish refugees during Hitler’s violent regime. Her father owned a watch shop in the Netherlands. And they created a secret room where they would conceal the Jewish refugees from the German soldiers. Eventually Corrie and her family were apprehended. Her father died shortly after his arrest. … [Read more...]
Navigating Political Minefields
William Wilberforce was born in a bustling British seaport in the 18th century. He was a man of small stature but he exerted great influence. He was only 5ft. 3in. tall. But he had a sharp mind, a quick wit and an engaging personality. He was elected to British Parliament at the age of 20 and would work tirelessly to abolish slavery in the British … [Read more...]
Spiritual Malpractice
In 1744, a young David Brainerd set out on horseback into the rugged New York an Pennsylvania wilderness to take the gospel to the native American Indians that were suffering at the hands of the Europeans. The venture was fraught with difficulty and danger and would result in his death in 1747 at the age of 29. Brainerd’s commitment would stir a … [Read more...]
Don’t Confuse the Church with a Political Party
We are living in one of the most politically-divisive times in our nation’s history. But I want to assert that those types of political battle lines have no place in the church. We must not allow ourselves to be hijacked by a political agenda. We should certainly speak to the issues of our day (i.e. immigration, civil rights, etc.). And we ought to … [Read more...]
Guarding Against Self-Reliance
When David became king, God gave him a series of sweeping military victories. After one such victory we are told that David hamstrung all but a hundred of the horses he had captured (1 Chronicles 18:4). This practice seems unwise. Horses and chariots were a major military advantage. Iron was the revolutionary military technology of the age. Why … [Read more...]
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