“But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, ‘God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” (James 4:6 NASB1995) I was in third grade in elementary school. I was called to a meeting of adults in the basement of the school. They asked me if my parents ever fought. Next … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles
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Who Am I?
Recently I joined an internet site called Substack. So the Lord led me to give a brief summary of my life to introduce myself to people who do not know me. Those who know me already probably know all of this, but I am sharing it across all platforms in case God has someone else … Continue reading Who Am I?
But The Lord Helped Me
“You pushed me violently so that I was falling,But the Lord helped me.The Lord is my strength and song,And He has become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:13-14 NASB1995) If we are the Lord’s servants and messengers, and if we are taking the truth of the gospel to the people of the world, we should expect that … Continue reading But The Lord Helped Me
An X-Ray of Our Hearts
“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as … Continue reading An X-Ray of Our Hearts
God Did a New Thing
“This is what the Lord says—he who made a way through the sea,a path through the mighty waters,who drew out the chariots and horses,the army and reinforcements together,and they lay there, never to rise again,extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:‘Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing!Now it … Continue reading God Did a New Thing
Perseverance in Trials
As most of you probably know by now, I have been going through a series of about 12 medical diagnostic tests and about 8 doctor consults for the past three months to try to determine what is the cause of my chest pain and pressure, the breathing difficulties, and the ongoing sharp shooting nerve pains … Continue reading Perseverance in Trials
Majority Versus Minority
The Church Under Fire Chapter Seven Majority Versus Minority May 28, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. And Paul had just finished giving his defense to King Agrippa. Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said … Continue reading Majority Versus Minority
Love God! Love His Word!
“You are near, O Lord,And all Your commandments are truth.Of old I have known from Your testimoniesThat You have founded them forever.” (Psalm 119:151-152 NASB) I was part of the gatherings of the church from infancy on up. My parents were part of that same church fellowship all 86 years of their lives, and their … Continue reading Love God! Love His Word!
Now Faithful to The Calling
The Church Under Fire Chapter Five Now Faithful to the Calling May 27, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. Recap: Paul was giving his defense to King Agrippa, and so he relayed to him how he had been on the road to Damascus to persecute and perhaps put to death even … Continue reading Now Faithful to The Calling
Hear My Case
The Church Under Fire Chapter Four Hear My Case May 27, 2023 I am now reading in Acts 25. The Apostle Paul was being held in custody under the authority of the governor Felix. And during this time, Felix would visit him on occasion and would listen to Paul sharing about his faith. And this … Continue reading Hear My Case
Run With It 