Draw Near
What is the greatest commandment that fulfills all others? “Love the LORD you God with all your heart. . .” Genuine love is what fuels endurance, and perseverance; it’s what enables one to take risks, face difficulties and carry burdens. A true lover is willing to suffer for the one he loves, but an admirer may not be so willing. There are a lot of people in and out of church that are admirers of Jesus, but few who truly love Him with everything they have.
Another Test?
Tests were not my favorite thing in school or college. At times they were very difficult and required a lot of studying and hard work which in the end usually paid off. I was ‘happy as a lark’ when I finally received my degree and tests were a thing of the past, or so I thought.
Offended by God?!
Any number of life events can cause grief, discouragement, disappointment and unrealized or unrealistic expectations. When this happens, we may not sense Gods strength, joy or even his presence. This can chip away at our faith and we ask; how can a loving God allow such a thing to happen? The more we pray the worse it gets!
Desire Heaven
I want to continue with overcoming actions based on fear. I said earlier to develop a reverent fear of God and develop a proper perspective that this world is temporary and there will come an eternity.
An Awakening
We listen, we see and experience the evil and darkness intrude and usurp our freedom and destroy biblical principles that were the hallmark of our great nation. It is easy to point the finger at all that is wrong and speak words of condemnation, and rightfully so. God’s moral law and his gospel are being […]
Expectations
Expectations abound! There are expectations at work, expectations in community organizations, expectations at home, school, sports and so on. There are times when we become frustrated at everyone’s demands and what is expected of us. When we fall short of expectations consequences will vary from being denied a promotion, fired, poor grades, not making the […]
Dynamite
“I am not ashamed of the gospel.” Strange words coming from one who went out of his way to kill and imprison innocent Christians who embraced the Gospel. The gospel Paul is referring to is the ‘good news’ of Jesus who bridged the gulf between a holy God and unholy man. The Gospel is the […]
Wedding Wine
John2, 7-8, 11 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” It is interesting that Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding celebration. Wine plays an important role in the […]
The New Year
I don’t’ know about you, but 2021 went by very fast and was filled with unpleasant changes. Will 2022 be any better? Only time will tell. However, should we base our happiness and hope on what takes place in 2022? There isn’t much we can do to control events or the demands of others. What […]
The Virgin Birth, a Spoof!?
What would you say if you were told the virgin birth is superstition, a leap of faith, evidence that conservative Christians are less intellectual and more mystical? For some that is what they believe. Perhaps the virgin birth only comes up this time of year when we focus on Christmas. Maybe that lends itself to […]