The Better Question “…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 Joe was blessed when he truly understood the Bible for the first time. “Imagine the love of God for a sinful person like me?” he thought. Following accepting Jesus for salvation, Joe began to study the Bible with another churchContinue reading “The Better Question”
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When God’s Word Grows
When God’s Word Grows “But the word of God grew and multiplied.” Acts 12:24 People were being saved. Lives were changed. The church was overcoming intense persecution. More people were saved. Many were added to the church. Church leaders were imprisoned. The Lord led several jail breaks. In Acts chapter 12, Peter is released fromContinue reading “When God’s Word Grows”
Developing Character at Christmas
Developing Character at Christmas “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 In a day of extreme excess and people forgettingContinue reading “Developing Character at Christmas”
The Trees of Christmas
The Trees of Christmas Do you enjoy decorating the Christmas tree? Many people love them. I like seeing the big ones in parks. Our children have fun decorating our tree each year in our home. We have a “Thanksgiving Tree” in our house as soon as November rolls around. Then we re-decorate to make itContinue reading “The Trees of Christmas”
How to Know You Are Not Thankful
How to Know You Are Not Thankful Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 106:1 For this posting, you may want to open your Bible to Psalm 106 to follow along in the text. “A man writing at a post-office deskContinue reading “How to Know You Are Not Thankful”
After Election Thoughts
After Election Thoughts No matter if your candidate won or not, life goes on. Congratulations to both candidates for their effort. Kudos to Mr Trump. Consider this short list of things to continue or to begin doing in the coming days. Read the Bible. Psalm 119:105 teachers: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,Continue reading “After Election Thoughts”
Prayer, Principle, and Participation
Prayer, Principle, and Participation The Lord has given America’s people a unique opportunity in the electoral system. Many people throughout history have not had a say as to who would be in authority. Elections are a tremendous responsibility the Lord has given. Participation in each primary and election is good stewardship of this unique opportunity.Continue reading “Prayer, Principle, and Participation”
Overcoming Addiction
Overcoming Addiction All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. I Corinthians 6:12 Between health-care, lost work productivity, and crimes, addictions are costing America greatly. Drugabuse.com says that $295 billion is lost to Tobacco,Continue reading “Overcoming Addiction”
The Place Where Revival Begins
The Place Where Revival Begins Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me….Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Psalm 51: 10, 13 I like the following quote concerning revival: “Revival is the church falling in love with Jesus all overContinue reading “The Place Where Revival Begins”
The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door
Prayers of Importunity I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:8 I love it when church members describe with excitement that they are seeing God answer prayers in theirContinue reading “The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door”
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