In an effort to appeal to no one, I’m working on a couple of articles in light of the 2020 presidential election and in anticipation of our church’s Men of God Conference. I don’t typically “get into it” when it comes to politics; however, as hopes and dreams are posted and odoriferous opinions fly, the community of believers seems to be confounded more than comforted by the news or the views offered in the world around us.
By the way, our Men of God Conference is being held on Saturday, February 29 at Calvary this year, and we’ll enjoy the collective wisdom of three professors from Cedarville University: Dr. Mark Smith, Dr. Bert Wheeler and Dr. Jeff Haymond. I’m very much looking forward to their being with us to address the topic of “how then should a Christian live” in our democratic world while eagerly awaiting The Greater Kingdom. I would encourage you to register so you can be part of the conversation! The cost is very affordable ($25) and the timing won’t interrupt your entire day (9am to 3pm), but the topics considered just might affect life change in your heart for eternity’s sake. Visit our website at MOG2020 for more info and to register online (simple as that!).
So I’d like to write some opposing-view articles in order to highlight what our response as Christians could be as we endeavor to live in the tension of our heavenly and earthly citizenship. Are we to be front-line warrior patriots; or are we to be observers from the safety of indistinct non-bias? Shouldn’t we be heavenly focused and no longer concerning ourselves with the good of an earth that’s going to be judged by fire, or should this world’s trials become our own instead of being apathetic pilgrim wanderers just a-passin’ through? When does proclaiming the Gospel become manifesting the Gospel, and is there any difference?
phew . . . . these are gonna be barn burners!
Anticipated References:
- The Power of Proximity by Michelle Ferrigno Warren
- Reformation Heroes by Diana Kleyn and Joel Beeke
- Unreal by Phil McDonald
- A blog entitled Bereans at the Gate
- . . . . and Strider, Elrond and the shards of Narsil
Glorify. Train. Engage. 