Independence
This month we celebrate America’s birthday, July 4, 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Early colonists came to this new world we call America primarily for religious freedom. Many who came believed in Jesus Christ and worshipped freely; lived and conducted business by the Word of God. Yet by 1688 William Stoughton, […]
A Jealous God?
To be jealous according to Dictionary.com is to have resentment against someone. It also says, “troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness.” It isn’t right to have resentment toward someone, that would be considered a sin. Yet the bible sometimes refers to God as a jealous God, Exodus 20:5 I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God. How […]
Don’t Gloat
If you’re like most people, watching the news can make one angry and disgusted. When we hear about our nation’s leaders deliberately dismantling our liberties, the constitution, religious freedom, the economy and so forth, sometimes we would like to see them get what they deserve. When that happens, it’s tempting to rejoice or gloat. […]
Fear and Division
Genesis 1:31a God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. This includes Adam and Eve as the first husband and wife. Their relationship was perfect. No strife, secrets, complete harmony with one another and God. Genesis 3:6a When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food. . . She also gave […]
A Great Loss
If you are middle aged or older you are witnessing the loss of the nation you knew and loved. The freedom to move about without having to be cautious or suspicious; trust in people, faith in our judicial system, a sound economy and the most powerful military in the world. My childhood and teen years […]
One Lost Sheep Pt. 3
5/26/2021 Luke 15:11-24 The prodigal son is someone who runs away or leaves the family and leads a wasteful and reckless life. In this parable the prodigal son returns home when life hits bottom. Perhaps you were (are) a prodigal in the sense you lived apart from God. You made poor selfish choices, you hurt people […]
One Lost Sheep Pt. 2
John 15:9-14 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may […]
One Lost Sheep
All too often we hear that God is the eternal and final judge of all and that we will stand before Him on judgment day giving an account for every sin we’ve ever committed. We hear about God bringing discipline upon us, allowing bad things to happen in our world and lives. We hear that […]
It’s Free and Not a Scam
Last week we saw that Isaiah invited everyone to come and drink to satisfy their thirst. Also, that it is important to drink the correct thing to find satisfaction. When we hurt or need help, we may find it difficult to come up with the resources to receive that help. If what God provides deeply […]
Thirsty?
Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Give […]