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
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!
With Jesus or Against Him?
Jesus Christ said, “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters.” (Matthew 12:30 NASB1995) What does it mean (or look like) to be with Christ? It means that we are on his side, in agreement with him, and supportive of his teachings. We are in … Continue reading With Jesus or Against Him?
Woe To You America, Pt 2
“At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.’” (Matthew 11:25-26 NASB1995) What are “these things” being referred to here? Jesus was speaking … Continue reading Woe To You America, Pt 2
Woe To You America, Pt 1
“Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent. ‘Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Nevertheless I say … Continue reading Woe To You America, Pt 1
If This, Then That
“Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33 NASB1995) Please understand here that to confess Jesus/God before other humans is not just words spoken. … Continue reading If This, Then That
Do Not Fear Them
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!” (Matthew 10:24-25 NASB1995) … Continue reading Do Not Fear Them
As Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to the courts and scourge you in their synagogues; and you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a … Continue reading As Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Like Sheep Without a Shepherd
“Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His … Continue reading Like Sheep Without a Shepherd
Run With It 