War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
The Wrath of The Lamb
Revelation 6:12-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, 13and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a … Continue reading The Wrath of The Lamb
The Laodicean Church of Today
Because You are Lukewarm Revelation 3:14-16 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “14To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. 15I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! … Continue reading The Laodicean Church of Today
The One Who Overcomes
Open and Closed Doors Revelation 3:7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.” These (above) are … Continue reading The One Who Overcomes
A Reputation for Being Alive
Revelation 3:1-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead. 2Wake up and strengthen what remains, which … Continue reading A Reputation for Being Alive
The Church Tolerating Sexual Sin
Being Misled to Sexual Immorality Revelation 2:18-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “18To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. 19I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your … Continue reading The Church Tolerating Sexual Sin
Where the Throne of Satan Sits
Revelation 2:12-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword. 13I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even … Continue reading Where the Throne of Satan Sits
Do Not Fear Suffering
Revelation 2:8-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “8To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life. 9I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be … Continue reading Do Not Fear Suffering
Kindling Useless Fires on God’s Altar
Malachi 1:10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.” Shut the Temple Doors! This is Old … Continue reading Kindling Useless Fires on God’s Altar
They Speak from the World’s Perspective
Do Not Believe Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-3 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ … Continue reading They Speak from the World’s Perspective
What Love Looks Like
1 John 3:11-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “11This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 12Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were … Continue reading What Love Looks Like
Run With It 