Christian Living

The Paradox of Christmas

By Ronnie W. Rogers / December 17, 2023 / Comments Off on The Paradox of Christmas

On Christmas, we give thanks and celebrate Christ humbling himself and being born a baby boy in order to die for the sins of the world (John 1:29). That is the greatest gift and message of Christmas; may Christ’s humility, which made the Christmas message possible, be seen in us. “Have this attitude in yourselves…

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Montana Christian College

By Ronnie W. Rogers / November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Montana Christian College

If spiritual growth and discovering God’s journey for your life in one of God’s exquisitely glorious places appeals to you, make sure to give MCC a first-rate consideration as you choose a college. Montana Christian College is located in the beautiful mountains of Kalispell, Montana, and is easily accessible from Glacier Park International Airport, just…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving

By Ronnie W. Rogers / November 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Celebrate Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, quite contrary to political correctness and revisionist historians, began as an act of faith and worship by the Pilgrims. The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 in Plymouth, and it was a celebration of God’s bountiful blessing, which the Pilgrims shared with the Indians. The Pilgrims’ lives had been characterized by…

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Some Thoughts on Thinking Christianly about COVID (1 Pet 2:5, 9; Rom 14)

By Ronnie W. Rogers / November 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Some Thoughts on Thinking Christianly about COVID (1 Pet 2:5, 9; Rom 14)

On Sunday, 11/14/21, I preached a message with the above title to help people in our church respond biblically to three areas related to Christians dealing with COVID. I pray these will prove helpful to you as we live for Christ today. I. How Christians can formulate a Religious exemption claim from the COVID mandate.II.…

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The Gospel Destroys Racism

By Ronnie W. Rogers / June 7, 2021 / Comments Off on The Gospel Destroys Racism

A friend of mine ministers to inmates in a state prison. He recently shared this story an inmate shared with him. The man was in prison a few years ago, and while there, he belonged to a white supremacist gang. He was released from prison but then committed another crime. This time, he was sent…

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How to Walk in Forgiveness without Undermining the Gospel

By Ronnie W. Rogers / November 9, 2020 / Comments Off on How to Walk in Forgiveness without Undermining the Gospel

As Christians, we are to forgive those who trespass against us (Matt 6:12; 18:22; Mark 11:25-26). Frequently, Christians say they are seeking to be forgiving as God is by forgiving someone who sinned against them, regardless of whether the person repents or is even remorseful for his sin. They may say, well, I just love…

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Prepare for God to Use You to the Max!

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 24, 2018 / Comments Off on Prepare for God to Use You to the Max!

“Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Peter 2:2). Our willingness to be equipped today will significantly shape how and how much God uses us in the future. We begin our Christian lives as babes in Christ (1 Cor…

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Dr. Patterson’s Counsel to Pray for My Enemies

By Ronnie W. Rogers / June 18, 2018 / Comments Off on Dr. Patterson’s Counsel to Pray for My Enemies

Jesus said, “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” (Matt 5:44). We all know this verse but actually doing this or even knowing someone who regularly prays for their enemies is quite another matter. Several years ago I was experiencing one of the most difficult times of…

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Praying for God to Be Exalted in My Life

By Ronnie W. Rogers / February 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Praying for God to Be Exalted in My Life

“Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth” (Ps 57:5). As Christians, we desire to see God glorified in our lives. We desire that others will want to follow God because of what they see in us. We want to be used of God. We do not want…

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Beware of a Remote Love for Christ

By Ronnie W. Rogers / December 18, 2017 / Comments Off on Beware of a Remote Love for Christ

A lack of, or a diminishing, passion for God’s Word is symptomatic of a remote love for God. Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Yet, some Christians seem content to not only fail to keep Christ’s commandments but even to spend little time to know them. If every…

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