I’ve recently been studying for an amateur radio license. This involves a great deal of material. Laws and theories concerning electricity and electronics are among the subjects. One of the amazing things is how consistent electricity is. Volts, amps, and ohms are...

If you’ve ever been present for a serious criminal trial, you know the degree of stress that’s involved. The accused stands before the court, and his or her guilt or innocence is put to the test. Whereas one’s defense attorney strives to make a case that the defendant...

In last week’s article we asked the question, “To whom have you pledged your sword?” We noted how important objectives are in life. We also mentioned how critical it is that we know who’s setting the objectives that we are striving to achieve. For Christ followers,...

The Panoplia.org article titled “Obstacles vs. Objectives” was posted on 30 June 2021. In this, we noted that many obstacles may present themselves as you seek to fulfill a critical objective. It was suggested that great awareness, restraint, and self-control are...

The world we live in seems to celebrate success. In fact, the most successful people are sometimes referred to as celebrities. These tend to be individuals who are known and loved by countless fans. Their social media posts may receive millions of “likes,” and their...

Have you ever stopped to think about prayer? It’s easy to take prayer for granted because it’s such a common practice among those who follow many faith traditions. And yet, it seems clear from a biblical perspective that aside from confessing one’s sins and praying...

My wife and I are so privileged to attend a church where the message of biblical faith is the central theme of just about every teaching. Our home church is a large Calvary Chapel in Central Florida. Every Sunday, whomever is teaching offers those listening the chance...

Some two thousand years ago Jesus began his earthly ministry. He did so in a land facing many spiritual and political challenges. As he navigated this sometimes dangerous setting, Jesus chose a few individuals to walk beside him. Those chosen eventually came to be...

Life for the Christ follower is often spoken of as a pilgrimage or a journey. These metaphors help us to understand that nearness to and intimacy with God are our primary goals. Our sin separates us from God. Jesus died so that we could be reconciled to God our...