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
My Cup Overflows
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;You have anointed my head with oil;My cup overflows.” (Psalm 23:5 NASB1995) Over my lifetime, I was rejected much because of my love for Jesus and my desire for him and my hunger and thirst after righteousness and for my passion for serving him … Continue reading My Cup Overflows
The Lord is My Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside quiet waters.He restores my soul;He guides me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3 NASB1995) Who is the Lord who is being spoken of here? He is God – Father, Son Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading The Lord is My Shepherd
Laying Aside the Old Self
with its evil practices “Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were … Continue reading Laying Aside the Old Self
The “IF” Statements
“Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who … Continue reading The “IF” Statements
Compassion, Kindness, and Humility
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which … Continue reading Compassion, Kindness, and Humility
They Recognized Them as Having Been with Jesus
“Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13 NASB1995) Do you get the beauty of what just this one verse is teaching us? This is one of my favorites! … Continue reading They Recognized Them as Having Been with Jesus
Many Who Heard Believed
“As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they laid hands on them and put them in jail until the next … Continue reading Many Who Heard Believed
Who is Biblical Israel Today?
The physical and political nation of Israel is at the forefront in the news right now. But there are many misconceptions among those who believe in Jesus Christ as to who biblical Israel is in the Messianic age and in these last days before the return of Christ. So, I pray that all who profess … Continue reading Who is Biblical Israel Today?
False Prophets & Destructive Heresies
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in … Continue reading False Prophets & Destructive Heresies
The Prophetic Word
“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.” (2 Peter 1:19 NASB1995) In context, the “prophetic word” is in regard to the coming of our … Continue reading The Prophetic Word
Run With It 