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
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Jesus Christ was speaking here to the chief priests and the elders of the people in the Temple of God at that time: 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder Than Words
A House of Prayer
Matthew 21:12-13 NKJV Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of … Continue reading A House of Prayer
Are You Different?
Matthew 21:1-7 NKJV Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 And … Continue reading Are You Different?
The Guilty Go Free
While the innocent are persecuted “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every … Continue reading The Guilty Go Free
Come Out Of Her!
Today the Lord is leading me to combine two passages of Scripture together which have parallel messages, one to the other. Here is the first one: Matthew 16:24-27 NASB1995 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 … Continue reading Come Out Of Her!
Watch Out and Beware!
Matthew 16:5-12 NASB1995 And the disciples came to the other side of the sea, but they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 And Jesus said to them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 7 They began to discuss this among themselves, saying, “He said that because we did … Continue reading Watch Out and Beware!
Hearts Far From God
“This people honors Me with their lips,But their heart is far away from Me.But in vain do they worship Me,Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NASB1995) “Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated? But the things that proceed out of the … Continue reading Hearts Far From God
Hearing But Not Receiving
Jesus Spoke in Parables Jesus Christ, when he lived on the earth, frequently spoke to the people in parables. And a parable is a short story which illustrates biblical truth in a way that is relevant to things the people knew and experienced, such as farming and fishing and boat riding, etc. But those things … Continue reading Hearing But Not Receiving
Do Not Be a Hypocrite!
“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. The good man brings out … Continue reading Do Not Be a Hypocrite!
Run With It 