“‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’” Matthew 15:8-9 NIV The Pharisees of Jesus’ day were hypocrites, for they professed one thing but did another, as a matter of practice. Jesus said that they were good at … Continue reading Mouthing Confessions of Faith
Spirit and Life
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 6:35 ESV In this life, we eat physical bread to satisfy physical hunger. The bread Jesus is talking about here is not physical, though, but spiritual. He is our … Continue reading Spirit and Life
Pitter Patter
An Original Work / November 5, 2019 Pitter patter What’s the matter? Life is full of Empty chatter. Wishful thinking Lights are blinking While men’s lives are Deeply sinking. Throes of idols All asunder While men’s anger Sounds like thunder. World a turning, Fires burning, While men’s hearts are Barely churning. Much confusion Lacking vision … Continue reading Pitter Patter
Barnabas Award II
November 5, 2019 “You have been chosen for this recognition because of the encouragement and inspiration you bring to your readers.” I want to thank Gail and Maxine for this nomination. They are both very sweet women of God who love God and who love others. And, they see something in me that not everyone … Continue reading Barnabas Award II
Do You Know Him?
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 … Continue reading Do You Know Him?
Our Eyes on Jesus
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” Hebrews 12:1a NIV The great cloud of witnesses, I believe, are the heroes of the faith of Hebrews 11 who have gone before us. They have set the example … Continue reading Our Eyes on Jesus
Hope of Eternal Life
At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, … Continue reading Hope of Eternal Life
Talk Talk Talk
An Original Work / November 3, 2019 Talk, talk, talk – When you going to walk? Baby in a crib – All you do is fib. Idle talk you give. To Him you don’t live. Misinterpreting Him, So that you can sin. You know what is true. To Him, you know what’s due. Don’t pretend … Continue reading Talk Talk Talk
Confirm Your Calling
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having … Continue reading Confirm Your Calling
Not Worthy of Him?
Jesus, in sending out his 12 disciples to go and to proclaim the kingdom of heaven, gave them a list of instructions, and he also gave them some warnings. He told them that he was sending them out as sheep among wolves, so they were to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as … Continue reading Not Worthy of Him?
Run With It 