“Biblical accountability”

The Bible teaches that Christians are under the authority of Jesus Christ. He is Lord. Anyone who is not under the authority of Jesus Christ is not a Christian. During this age, Jesus has relegated authority to His Church. Most Christians agree on this but how that authority plays out can vary from church to...

Slander

Slander: the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another person’s reputation. Unfortunately, slander of one Christian by another occurs often these days. It is a sin that can happen to any of us. We must always be on the alert so that we don’t slander...

Love always assumes a person is innocent until proven guilty.

The Bible can be used to establish whether a behavior or attitude is sinful or not. For example, if a brother owes another brother for a service rendered, we can point to Leviticus 9:13 which states, “Do not hold back the wages of a hired man overnight.” From this, we conclude it is wrong to withhold...

When Preachers Turn out to be Wolves

In Acts 20, 17- 35[i], we read that, as his life was nearing an end, Paul warned the elders from Ephesus that “grievous wolves” would find there way into churches causing destruction to God’s sheep. “I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock”...

Annual Stones Cry Out Ministries Update: January, 2015

Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.  (Psalm 111:2)  This report is directed to all those who in some way support Stones Cry Out Ministries and is provided to honor and glorify the Lord in keeping with Psalm 111:2. Following the report, there are several supporting...

Jesus Loves Me!

Jesus Loves Me! Today, while I was relaxing by myself, this phrase, “Jesus loves me,” came into my head. Normally, I can think about and even talk about this truth without experiencing a deep emotional reaction. But today, I was completely overtaken with an emotional response. Before long, tears were...