Spiritual Discernment “The story is told of an atheistic barber who was talking to a pastor. The barber asked the pastor, “If there is a loving God, how can He allow poverty, war, and suffering?” Just at that moment a disheveled man crossed the street. The pastor said, “You are a barber and claim toContinue reading “Spiritual Discernment”
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The Direction of the Mind
The Direction of the Mind Remember the old cartoons on Saturday mornings and some character saying “Which way did he go? Which way did he go?” Was that Bugs Bunny? You may remember. “Which way will you go?” is the question for today. There are definite paths our minds can go. The direction your mindContinue reading “The Direction of the Mind”
The Bodies Were Still Warm
The Bodies Were Still Warm Blame. Who is to blame? 500+ people shot, nearly 60 dead. The worst shooting scene in American history. The dead bodies of the concert goers were still warm when people began to play the “blame game.” Politicians began to politicize. The Media began its narrating and spinning. Conspiracy theorist startedContinue reading “The Bodies Were Still Warm”
The Majors
The Majors Any ball player wants to make it to the “next level.” Making it to the “majors” is the dream of many American boys. Major League Baseball is full of talented ball players who made it a lifestyle to be focused on the basics of baseball. They honed their talent with drive, and workContinue reading “The Majors”
5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting
Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival. Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”
Respecting God’s Way
Respecting God’s Way I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. Psalm 119:15 The Bible is an incredible Book that God wrote for His creatures – man. The Word of God is a pertinent message for humans as we live, work, play, and die in this thing called life. The longestContinue reading “Respecting God’s Way”
We All Start Somewhere
We all Start Somewhere As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1 Peter 2:2 John Maxwell tells this astute story: “A group of tourists visiting a picturesque village walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In aContinue reading “We All Start Somewhere”
Scripture Shaping
Scripture Shaping I have always found amusing the scenario the Sadducees connived in their minds and spoke to Jesus about. This story they dream up is funny in several ways. Read on. “The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, Saying, Master, Moses said, IfContinue reading “Scripture Shaping”
“Prayer” in Psalms
“Prayer” in the Book of Psalms 31 times in the Book of Psalms is the word “Prayer” found. That is enough times to read a new verse about “prayer” every day for a month! Sometimes it is found in the chapter heading. At other times it is in the text of the psalm. As youContinue reading ““Prayer” in Psalms”
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”
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