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Be the Light
As I was thinking about the darkness in the world and the church as revealed in the book Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham, I saw a...
Joel Balin
Aug 27, 20242 min read


An Important Reminder
When we remind ourselves of God’s word, it re-minds us. Praying and confessing the Word with our minds reinforces God’s will in our lives.
Joel Balin
Aug 20, 20242 min read


For All The Marbles
When I was growing up, my fingers took to the guitar easily, but for some reason they didn’t work as well with marbles. All the...
Joel Balin
Aug 13, 20244 min read


The Lion and the Lamb
We must have wisdom and discernment to fight, fight, fight, and love, love, love by declaring the truth of the word in the power of . . .
Joel Balin
Aug 6, 20243 min read


THE RETURN OF THE GODS
The Olympic ceremony put on display the Dark Trinity: The return to Western civilization of the same gods that seduced ancient Israel: Baal,
Joel Balin
Jul 30, 20245 min read


The Long Game
Recent weeks have handed us some seismic “suddenlies.” Suddenly, the whole world saw the cognitive decline many have seen for years....
Joel Balin
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Another Shot Heard Around the World
It was shocking but not surprising. Though many prophetic voices predicted an assassination attempt, you didn’t have to be a prophet . . .
Joel Balin
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Identity Theft
Many of us have been victims of Identity theft. Recovering from it is a nightmare that can linger for months. I’ve had thieves use my...
Joel Balin
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Let Freedom Ring
As we head into Independence Day in light of last week’s presidential debate debacle, it raises some startling questions such as . . .
Joel Balin
Jul 2, 20242 min read


The Blessing of Disillusionment
Recently, three more extremely influential pastors have resigned due to their sins. I've been at the churches of many of these fallen...
Joel Balin
Jun 27, 20244 min read


The Father's Blessing
A Florida prison put Mother's Day cards out on a table for prisoners to send to their mothers. The entire table was quickly left bare. It...
Joel Balin
Jun 27, 20243 min read


A Good Report
Last week I went in for my yearly physical. Over five years ago, I had a diagnosis of “incurable” cancer followed by eighteen months of...
Joel Balin
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Not A Problem
Life is not a problem to be solved; it is an adventure to be lived. To stop focusing on the problem and start living the adventure.
Joel Balin
Jun 27, 20243 min read


No Greater Love
Their stories were deeply tragic and inspirational. As we stared at the photos of over half a dozen young Army men on a printed handout,...
Joel Balin
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Mad and Sad
If we can look at the world we live in today and not get sad, we have no heart. If we can look at today's world and not get mad, we have no
Joel Balin
May 8, 20244 min read
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