Clinton Bezan - Christian author and missionary with Connecting Streams/Power 2 Change - actively sharing the truth of the gospel of Christ.
Idolatry is the elevation of anything above our reverence for God, and can be everything that has priority in our minds over God’s precepts. The very first example of idolatry is found in Genesis 3, when Adam and Eve chose … Continued
Life is not fair. There are times when even the basic things we do seem like a battle; as if we are running uphill, always against the wind. When the mountain in front of us seems beyond our ability to … Continued
When someone has impeccable morals, solid ethics, and a principled track record, you take notice. These characteristics establish credibility. If that person has a reputation for being selfless, loving, and humble–intrigue progresses to support. And when unprecedented wisdom and faithfulness … Continued
You can’t walk with both Jesus and the world. They are going in two different directions. Yet that is what cultural Christianity promotes. It is unbiblical and it is counterintuitive. Trying to walk the narrow road while embracing the wide … Continued
Messed up theology is circulating through Christian circles that misuses scripture in an attempt to capture headlines and generate clicks. By creating controversy where none exists, individuals seeking notoriety, fabricate problems and then offer their solutions. Regarding the epistle of … Continued
Vanity leads to the perversion of mankind’s judgement and society’s self-glorification stands in opposition to God and the humility of Christ. A prideful heart leads to prideful actions and consequently sin. Solomon wrote in Proverbs 21:4: “Haughty eyes and a … Continued
A paradigm of unbelief grips much of society. Daily worries often suppress the faith of individuals who hear God’s call but fail to respond. The high cost of living, widespread corruption, injustice, and the deceitfulness of wealth has led to … Continued
Jesus warned that widespread spiritual fraud and the proliferation of deception would define the last days and be indicative of His return. Today, a strong indictment can be brought forward against many churches that identify as Christian for their severe … Continued
Is the Israel of today the same nation as the Israel of the Bible, God’s chosen people? Are they the recipient of God’s promises to Abraham? Were the promises conditional? Did Israel forfeit the bargain through disobedience, and by rejecting … Continued
True justice must demonstrate fairness to all parties. In legal systems, justice must flow equally to both the plaintiff and the defendant. Justice is more than the application of law; it involves the righteous and equitable treatment of every person, … Continued