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
A “911” Emergency Call
Preface The Lord put in my mind “911.” For most of my life those 3 numbers meant numbers that you call on your telephone in case of an emergency. But on September 11, 2001, “911” took on a whole new meaning. It was still about an emergency situation, but it was the day on which … Continue reading A “911” Emergency Call
God Will Provide an Escape
1 Corinthians 10:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. 2They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3They all ate the same spiritual food 4and drank the … Continue reading God Will Provide an Escape
Running The Race
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but … Continue reading Running The Race
When Things Get Crazy
Do you ever feel so deeplyThat words cannot express it?Like the feeling of a symphony,But your fingers just don’t get it? You know the passion deep in heart,As the tears stream from your eyes,But words cannot quite capture it,For the pain, not realize. You search within for words to say,But they can’t get to your … Continue reading When Things Get Crazy
The Temple of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 6:9-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, 10nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will … Continue reading The Temple of The Holy Spirit
The Pot Calling the Kettle Black
1 Corinthians 6:1-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! 2Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge … Continue reading The Pot Calling the Kettle Black
The Bread of Sincerity and Truth
1 Corinthians 5:1-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who … Continue reading The Bread of Sincerity and Truth
A Mother’s Love for Her Son
To My Son Whom I LoveFrom your mom I bore you in my womb. I nurtured you,Protected you. I held on to you tightlySo that nothing bad would happen to you. I was glad the day you were born.I held you closely, loved you dearly.We spent much time together, you and I,Talking, singing, praying. I … Continue reading A Mother’s Love for Her Son
By Smooth Talk They Deceive
Romans 16:17-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the … Continue reading By Smooth Talk They Deceive
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Romans 13:8-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your … Continue reading Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Run With It 