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Protestantism Still Vital: Worship
The way some tell it, Protestantism and the Reformation have run their course. The cutting edge now is to go back, West or East, Rome or Constantinople. Many internet trolls are telling young people that they are too smart to remain a Protestant. If by Protestant, one means the hipster preacher who is not an apologist for the Christian faith but constantly apologizing for it and the satanic attempts to make the church as familiar to the world as possible, one

Rev. Chris Strevel
Oct 123 min read
Transvestism and Spiritual Warfare
“The woman shall not wear that which pertains unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Sep 216 min read
The One Who Stands Firm to the End Will Be Saved
Almost a century ago, Stalin and his Politburo henchmen began systematically slaughtering Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, and other...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Sep 146 min read
Renewed Minds
Believers are given different gifts and graces. The Holy Spirit works in each of us according to his will, for the profit of the whole...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jul 206 min read
The Courageous Christian
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua; Joshua 24:15) “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jul 65 min read
God's Great Mercy
The Lord is sovereign in his mercy and grace. This means that “he gives mercy to whom he will give mercy, and hardens whom he will...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jun 293 min read
Modesty
Modesty is clothing, attitude, and carriage that reflect chastity, decency, and good taste. Modesty takes into consideration...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jun 223 min read
For Whose Pleasure Do We Live?
One of the perils of our technocratic society is curated everything . Personal preference becomes reality. This has the effect of placing...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jun 153 min read
Praise Continually in Our Mouths
Praising and thanking God is the chief sacrifice we offer to him – “the fruit of our lips giving praise unto his name.” Praise gives God...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jun 83 min read
Rely Upon the Lord
Godly King Abijah went to battle against Jeroboam, Israel’s idolatrous king. Abijah was outnumbered two to one. He actually had the...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jun 13 min read
Jesus Christ and His Mother
If we know the Savior, nothing is more important to us than loving him and therefore obeying him. His submission to his mother is worthy...

Rev. Chris Strevel
May 93 min read
Because Jesus Christ Lives
Paul once asked King Agrippa a jarring question. “Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead”...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Apr 193 min read
Consider God’s Works
“The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure in them” ~ Ps. 111:2 Often the Lord tells...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Apr 135 min read
Living in God’s Promises
When we read the Bible, it is easy to forget that we are actually living in it. God’s word is alive and powerful, and his promises in the...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Feb 166 min read
Anxiety
Whether you call it being worried, fearful, or fretful, anxiety robs us of health, sleep, and peace. Unchecked, anxiety creates mental...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jan 266 min read
Study to be Quiet
There is a direct relationship between contentment and expectations. If personal expectations are unrealistic or make no allowance for...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jan 123 min read
Go Gospelling
We read in Acts 8:4: “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.” The scattering refers to a Saul/Paul...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Turn to the Lord Now
To my shame, I once thought this verse overused. In the 1980-1990’s, it was quoted for every right-wing cause. There was the...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Oct 6, 20246 min read
Family Worship
Family Worship From the Pastor’s Desk August 11, 2024 To worship the Lord is to exalt or lift high his name with praise for his glorious...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Aug 11, 20243 min read
Law of Sin
“I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me.” This is a sober...

Rev. Chris Strevel
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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