You always have three options. There is Jeroboam’s path, Rehoboam’s path, and Josiah’s path. Jeroboam was the first king of the Northern Kingdom. He worried his people would desert him and return to Rehoboam (Solomon’s son who was now king only of Judah). To keep his people loyal to him, Jeroboam built idols and altars,Continue reading “The Fork in the Road is Three-Pronged. 2 Kings 22:2.”
Category Archives: Lukewarm
COOL COFFEE. Revelation 3:15-17.
Ever had cool coffee? Not cold coffee—not “iced coffee.” That’s a whole thing. I mean coffee that should be hot but cooled down to a degree less than warm, but not quite cold. Cool coffee. It’s not great, right? Or what about when you put leftovers in the microwave? A big plate of spaghetti withContinue reading “COOL COFFEE. Revelation 3:15-17.”
Cooking Thought for the Day. Revelation 3:14-22.
Have you ever put something like spaghetti in the microwave then sat down to eat it only to find it had cool spots in it? Isn’t that the worst—when you expect it to be hot and it’s lukewarm? Yuck. Jesus talks about Christians with lukewarm faith in Revelation 3:14-22: “To the angel of the churchContinue reading “Cooking Thought for the Day. Revelation 3:14-22.”
Moderation is Not Following Christ.
Some conversion stories are dramatic: The boss of a motorcycle gang has raped, killed, and spread crime all over the nation. He lands in prison and finds Jesus—and his life is radically changed! He has seen the dark side, and he’s never going back! Most never see such highs and lows. Many believers grew upContinue reading “Moderation is Not Following Christ.”
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