Some of you have probably seen these memes on social media where they list the weaknesses and sins of some of the people in the Bible. They will tell you that Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon … Continue reading Imperfect People and a Perfect God
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In This Crazy World
In this crazy world of ours,With emotions flying high,With fear mongers at their worstBlowing everything sky high, Can we trust in what they say?Do their words even make sense?Is it logical to sayThat a few is an event? An agenda, do they have?Is it clear to you right now?That the purpose of it all –To … Continue reading In This Crazy World
Lies and Betrayals
Lies and betrayals,And many a tale,And multitudes sacrificedWhile their chiefs hailed. Ribbons and marches,And buildings and arches,And letters of magnitude,And those of gratitude. Crowds of confusionAnd lots of illusionsLeaves many in darknessRegardless of smartness. The enemy knows how to fool,Armored with many a tool,Knows where our triggers lie,Knows that for what we’ll die. For he … Continue reading Lies and Betrayals
When You Sit Down to Eat with a Ruler
“When you sit down to eat with a ruler,observe carefully what is before you,and put a knife to your throatif you are given to appetite.Do not desire his delicacies,for they are deceptive food.”(Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV) I live in the USA. I was born here in December of 1949. I am 74 years old, so I … Continue reading When You Sit Down to Eat with a Ruler
In the Midst of Liars
“My soul is in the midst of lions;I lie down amid fiery beasts—the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!Let your glory be over all the earth!They set a net for my steps;my soul was bowed down.They dug a pit in my way,but … Continue reading In the Midst of Liars
In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
“Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;all day long an attacker oppresses me;my enemies trample on me all day long,for many attack me proudly.When I am afraid,I put my trust in you.In God, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.What can flesh do to me? “All … Continue reading In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
The Whole Counsel of God
“And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. “Pay careful … Continue reading The Whole Counsel of God
Not According to Christ
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Not According to Christ
They Deceive the Hearts of the Naïve
“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. For your … Continue reading They Deceive the Hearts of the Naïve
Watch Out for the Fakes!
“And he said to the disciples, ‘The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. And they will say to you, “Look, there!” or “Look, here!” Do not go out or follow them. For as the lightning flashes and … Continue reading Watch Out for the Fakes!
Run With It 