Posts by Timothy Zebell
Stop Pining for the Good Old Days
For some of us, this cultural full-court press encourages a mentality that pines for the good old days of yesteryear when times were simpler and our culture was more “Christian.” Such longing is certainly understandable, but it is neither helpful nor accurate. The cultural change our nation needs is…
Read MoreNew Year Resolution: Stop Settling for a Dog’s Life
“That’s your Christmas gift,” my wife begrudgingly muttered on our journey home. “In fact, that’s your Christmas gift for the next five years!” Comfortably resting in the back seat of our car was the source of my wife’s irritation…
Read MoreWhat Is the Forerunner’s Concern?
Much like the ancient Israelites, we are a rebellious people who have chosen to ignore God’s instructions and to stiffen our necks in response to His correction….
Read MoreWhat Are the Qualities of a Forerunner?
Our forerunner journey must begin in the heart….
Read MoreIs the Forerunner Message a Gospel Message?
The heart of a forerunner is burdened with discerning what is transpiring in our culture and warning others from a biblical perspective; however, the heart of a forerunner is not content merely to sound the alarm….
Read MoreWhat Is the Forerunner’s Hope?
God warned the Israelites to give them both opportunity and motivation to repent. As forerunners, when we…
Read MoreWhat Distinguishes a Forerunner from Any Other Christian?
“Forerunner” is not a synonym for “Christian.” Not every Christian…
Read MoreWhat Is the Forerunner’s Task?
As forerunners, we endeavor to influence our nation by influencing the way people think about moral matters. However, the ability of people to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Forerunner’s Message?
Forerunners hope for national righteousness and blessing, but they actively warn about the consequences of persistent national sin….
Read MoreWhat Is the Forerunner’s Solution?
Far from encouraging a fatalistic mindset, 2 Chronicles 7:13–14 provides God’s people with an action plan for aligning our hearts with the heart of God in times of crisis….
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