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
We Implore You!
2 Corinthians 5:9-10,20-21 NKJV “9Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” “20Now then, we … Continue reading We Implore You!
This Treasure in Earthen Vessels
2 Corinthians 4:7-11 NKJV “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 8We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— 10always carrying about in … Continue reading This Treasure in Earthen Vessels
Since We Have This Ministry
2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NKJV “1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight … Continue reading Since We Have This Ministry
Triumph in Christ
2 Corinthians 2:14-17 NKJV “14Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 15For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16To the one we are … Continue reading Triumph in Christ
Addendum to “She Loved Much”
Scripture Against Scripture As is to be expected, I am being faced with some opposition and criticism on this subject of the role of women within the church. But let me begin with this. And I do not say this as a matter of pride, for I give all the glory to God for all … Continue reading Addendum to “She Loved Much”
God’s Grace is Sufficient
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 NKJV “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. … Continue reading God’s Grace is Sufficient
There are Many Adversaries
1 Corinthians 16:5-11 NKJV “5Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7For I do not wish to see you … Continue reading There are Many Adversaries
Unless You Believed in Vain
1 Corinthians 15:1-2 NKJV “1Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.” The Gospel of Christ So, what was the … Continue reading Unless You Believed in Vain
She Loved Much
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 NKJV “34Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.” … Continue reading She Loved Much
Prophecy and Tongues
1 Corinthians 14:1-5 NKJV “1Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. … Continue reading Prophecy and Tongues
Run With It 