By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Calamity, tragedy, catastrophe, wars, famine, and disease are sometimes how God troubles the waters to push our boats safely to shore. In these situations, there can be an opportunity for reconciliation with him. And, no matter how deep the suffering, the cost is nothing compared to the joy that […]
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Fishin’ for Some Common Sense
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “Leadership has a profound impact on society’s well-being. Character is destiny. The people we choose for office in this country are a clear reflection of the nation’s character. I strive to be optimistic about most matters, even politics, but lately, I’ve seen lawmakers in the General Assembly that I […]
Pastors Facing Today’s Challenges with Their Heads in the Sand
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “This idea that Christians should be interested in something they call ‘the Gospel’ – and not politics – shows a highly truncated concept of what the word ‘Gospel’ means. A gospel or ‘good news’, is the announcement of a new emperor. In the pagan context in which the New […]
Invasion America
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “This is a clear and present danger to our country. So why are we as the state legislature wading into this? While Texas may be the direction folks are coming in, North Carolina is now essentially a border state. Because the folks don’t just stay in Texas. They move […]
Cast Out of Heaven
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Casting out the Devil from heaven demonstrates the triumph of light over darkness, goodness over evil. It serves as a reminder that even amidst the fiercest battles, virtue prevails. For us, it heralds the victory of righteousness and the assurance that evil shall never reign eternally.” -Dr. Mark Creech
Never Invite a Minion to Your Small Group Bible Study on End Times
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Nothing can change one’s life after death. There is no purgatory, no second chance, no parole for good behavior, and no graduation. As the old saying goes, ‘As death finds us, eternity keeps us. Hell is truth seen too late.’” -Mark Hitchcock in 101 Answers to the Most Asked […]
Spiritual Warfare
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew There is a great old story about two ladies who were walking around a somewhat overcrowded cemetery and they came upon a tombstone on which was the inscription: Here lies John Smith, a politician and an honest man. “Good heavens,” said one lady to the other, “evidently they had […]
Facing Your Giants
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “You have heard the old adage, ‘A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’ When Goliath assailed God’s people, the Israelite army trembled and said, ‘He’s too big!’ But with faith in the Lord and a spirit of optimism, young David […]
2024, Our Only Hope
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “The world is beset by a multitude of challenges: wars, protests, plagues, riots, deceit, racism, the scourge of deadly drugs, and breaches of borders. In the United States, we have been relatively shielded from the intensity of troubles faced by other nations. We enjoy prosperity and comfort, often prioritizing […]
Eden’s Song for 2024
by Dave Eden, Eden’s Political Cartoons “May the light of Christ guide us through the uncertainties of the future, and may his love and compassion be our constant companions on this journey of life.” -Rev. Mark Creech