Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. - Proverbs 27:6 I've heard this verse quoted countless times, usually in the context of being bold or loving someone enough to say the hard things that they need to hear. There is definitely a need for that. Too often... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional Podcast
The "A Daily Word with Pastor Aaron Richert" podcast is up and running. Please subscribe on your favorite platform. I hope it will be an encouragement to you! https://open.spotify.com/show/1umBkOsYcvb40Mxne2ZX8m?si=ee3bd77e43f641a3
Should a Christian celebrate Halloween?
Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; - Isaiah 28:15 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes... Continue Reading →
Does Matthew 24 prove a post-tribulation rapture?
Immediately after the tribulation of those days… And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. - Matthew 24:29a, 31 There is a growing number believing that the rapture will take place in the... Continue Reading →
The Declaration of Independence
What does the Declaration of Independence actually say and what did it cost the signers? https://youtu.be/iZoUjnMkAn4 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1NSYpUDyjZ0l3cFbPYXMcX?si=izegssY-TTy0BsNywueQ2w&dl_branch=1
Beware of the Soul’s Counsel
"How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever?how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?How long shall I take counsel in my soul,having sorrow in my heart daily?how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?Consider and hear me, O LORD my God:lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;Lest... Continue Reading →
A Biblical Perspective of Pride Month
This month has been deemed "Pride Month." As such, I thought I would take a biblical perspective of the topic and see what God has to say to us. Before we get into this, this article is not meant to "gay bash" or be hateful in any way, but to try to view our culture... Continue Reading →
Who do you listen to?
In 1 Kings 13, there is a very unusual story of a young man of God who went to Bethel and with great boldness stood for God. His ministry was off to a great start. However, he got sidetracked by an old prophet who apparently has been out of ministry. This young man of God... Continue Reading →
The Need To Be In Need
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: - Revelation 3:17 When Jesus assessed the spiritual status of the church of the Laodiceans, He made several observations that hit far too close to... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Disappointment
By Karrie Richert Hey mamas out there. Can we talk about Mother’s Day disappointment? I hear from a lot of moms about dreading this day, and preparing themselves ahead of time for all the disappointment. A lot of you feel like you’re the only one not being loved on or honored in some way today.... Continue Reading →