An Original Work / December 28, 2018 Based off Matthew 11 A messenger was sent from God To prepare the way for Jesus. He was not flashy - finely dressed. The people he did not impress. He spoke the truth of righteousness, And called for sinners to repent. He showed the way to peace with … Continue reading No Longer Strive
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Lest We Forget
An Allegory The Characters: Eros – the Institutional church – man-made, market-driven, flesh-driven Jess – the true church – true believers in Jesus Christ, body of Christ Flash – the false gospel – self-serving, denying Christ, destroys true gospel Salt – the true gospel – death with Christ to sin, living to his righteousness The … Continue reading Lest We Forget
Looking for a Savior?
Luke 2:25 NASB And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Many people today are looking for a savior. They are looking for kings and rulers who will rule justly and who … Continue reading Looking for a Savior?
Celebrating Jesus Christ
May you all have a blessed celebration of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and of his gift of grace to us in providing the way in which we can be delivered from our bondage to sin and be free to walk daily with him in his righteousness and in his holiness. And, … Continue reading Celebrating Jesus Christ
Our Yoke Breaker
Isaiah 9:2 NASB The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them. What is darkness? It is absence of light. It is evil, wickedness, sin, lies. And, who are those who walk in darkness today? According to scripture, they are … Continue reading Our Yoke Breaker
Are We Ashamed?
Luke 9:22 NIV And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” These things had to take place, for this was God’s plan that … Continue reading Are We Ashamed?
His Favor
Luke 2:11-14 NIV “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising … Continue reading His Favor
A Good Death
I live in the United States of America. I am a naturalized citizen, for I was born here in the state of Ohio in 1949. I grew up like most Americans of that time going to public school where we were taught to say the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the USA. I … Continue reading A Good Death
Hiding Places
Jeremiah 17:1-4 NIV “Judah’s sin is engraved with an iron tool, inscribed with a flint point, on the tablets of their hearts and on the horns of their altars. Even their children remember their altars and Asherah poles beside the spreading trees and on the high hills. My mountain in the land and your wealth … Continue reading Hiding Places
Grave Danger
Romans 1:18-20 NIV “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…” Yesterday, in the USA, it was reported that Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned from his position, apparently because his views were not in line with those of the … Continue reading Grave Danger
