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
Are You Called According to His Purpose?
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASB1995) If we are loving God, what should that look like in our lives? It means that we are preferring what God prefers, which is all … Continue reading Are You Called According to His Purpose?
In Troubled Times
On March 21, 2020, I did my first video talk (devotion) titled, “In Troubled Times.” It was during the beginning of the Covid Pandemic, but the message is not limited to just that period of time. For it is a message of hope and healing during times of trouble and distress, which definitely applies to … Continue reading In Troubled Times
By Way of Reminder
“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying … Continue reading By Way of Reminder
Godliness and Self-Control
“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and … Continue reading Godliness and Self-Control
Partakers of The Divine Nature
“For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” (2 Peter 1:4 NASB1995) We live in a present age, at least here in the USA, we do, when … Continue reading Partakers of The Divine Nature
The Faithful God
“Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 NASB1995) This was taught to God’s people (Jews only) under the Old Covenant, but this was also taught to God’s … Continue reading The Faithful God
Not Well
Starting late last night I began to not feel well. Around midnight I began to vomit and to have Diarrhea simultaneously and this continued all throughout the night, probably as many as 9 times. And after about 12 hours of this it stopped, but I feel very weak and I am sleeping a lot. My … Continue reading Not Well
Turn From Evil and Do Good
“The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.He must turn away from evil and do good;He must seek peace and pursue it.For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,And His ears attend to their prayer,But the face of the … Continue reading Turn From Evil and Do Good
Our Identity in Christ
I hear people much of the time using this phrase, “My identity in Christ,” but is that even biblical, and if so, what does it mean? What does it mean to be “in Christ”? And how do they mean it when they use that phrase? Identity in Christ Generally speaking, when people talk of their … Continue reading Our Identity in Christ
Love without Hypocrisy
Romans 12:9,14,16,17,19 NASB1995 “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” “..Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone..” “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath … Continue reading Love without Hypocrisy
Run With It 