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
Trials Which Test Our Faith
I am reading in Job, chapter 23, and I will summarize his situation: Job was a righteous and God-fearing man. But God gave Satan permission to test him. And then most all of his servants, and his livestock, and all of his children were put to death. But Job’s response was, “The Lord gave and … Continue reading Trials Which Test Our Faith
God is The Strength of My Heart
This psalm is in the Old Testament, and yet it teaches us what is taught us in the New Testament, under the New Covenant, as well. “Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.” (Psalm 73:25 NASB1995) Our trust should not be in other humans. We should not … Continue reading God is The Strength of My Heart
False Gospel vs True Gospel
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading False Gospel vs True Gospel
God’s Chosen People
Jesus Christ said to the unbelieving Jews, “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it.” (Matthew 21:43 NASB1995) “That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the … Continue reading God’s Chosen People
Opening My Eyes to See
As some of you may or may not be aware, when the Lord called me to this ministry in 2004, and he had me begin writing down what he was teaching me from my times with him in his word each day, he also began opening my eyes to so many things about what was … Continue reading Opening My Eyes to See
Retain the Standard of Sound Words
“..by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and … Continue reading Retain the Standard of Sound Words
Not Ashamed
“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us … Continue reading Not Ashamed
Whoever Desires to Love Life
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love lifeand see good days,let him … Continue reading Whoever Desires to Love Life
A Desire to Inherit the Blessing
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like … Continue reading A Desire to Inherit the Blessing
Faith’s Not Finished
We don’t believe, then close the door,And all the rest we now ignore.Don’t walk away and do your thing,While you not serve the King of Kings. Salvation, yes, a gift from God,A gift to honor, not to trod.Deliverance from sin, it is,So we can walk in righteousness. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,All for our … Continue reading Faith’s Not Finished
Run With It 