By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The return of Christ is the greatest source of hope for all believers. It reminds us that our earthly journey is temporary and that we have an eternal home awaiting us. As Jesus himself said, ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in […]
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Words of Wisdom from Dad
by Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Some Dads have a harder time expressing themselves, but the most important thing is to keep trying. Every word of wisdom dads share with their children, no matter how seemingly small or poorly said, can still make a huge impact. Yes, this is true! Dad, focus on the message […]
Flex Your Faith
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Maya Angelou, in her poem ‘Touched by an Angel,’ wrote the line ‘There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.’ In our low moments, in our weaknesses, it is in the glory of the gospel we find God’s incredible, all-sufficient grace. Our extremity is […]
Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Many persons become for a time changed in conduct from various motives, who are not changed in heart by the Spirit of God, and the truth believed respecting the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. But such changes are generally temporary, and though they should continue for […]
Investigative Journalism for Dummies
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Just after the American Revolution, when liberty had been secured, an unreasonable revolt against even the shadow of government raised its ugly head. Resistance to authority, which for the necessary purpose of breaking away from a corrupt and abusive form of government, had now been taken to the […]
When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Do you remember what it was like when the teacher called the roll? If someone was absent, the teacher might call their name twice and even a third time. Can you imagine what a sad thing it would be when our names are called from the Lamb’s Book […]
Responsive Mumbling
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Some day I would like to visit that black church where I was told they have this slogan in their bulletin: ‘Wake up, sing up, preach up, pray up, stay up, pay up, but never give up or back up or shut up until the cause of Christ in […]
Bill that Boosts Chaplain Program in N.C. Prisons Passes Senate
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League May 5, 2023 A bill that could potentially boost the presence of chaplains in the state’s prisons by loosening the education requirements passed a North Carolina state Senate committee on Monday, and then passed the Senate 31-18 on Tuesday. The bill, S. 508, would make it clear that community-funded […]
State House Votes to Display National Motto in Both Chambers
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 3, 2023 The N.C. House voted 93-21 Tuesday to display the words “In God We Trust” behind the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. If the Senate approves, House Bill 215 will take effect in July, nearly 67 years […]
The Church’s Biggest Problem
By Dave Eden, Eden’s Political Cartoons “Milton Berle once said, ‘A hypocrite is somebody who sets a good example when there’s an audience around.’ The test of faith’s integrity is determined by how we act when no one looks. The religion of the heart operates the same way in private as it does in public.” […]