For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Everyone is tempted to sin. When our lust begins to control and consume us something is born called sin. James chapter 1 speaks much to this process of temptation becoming sin. While temptationContinue reading “4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin”
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A Revival Prayer
A Revival Prayer O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk 3:2 With our annual Revival Meeting nearing, it is good to pause and to pray for the LordContinue reading “A Revival Prayer”
More Than Death Insurance
More Than Death Insurance “When one asked the salesman what he was selling, he said, “Life insurance.” “That’s not life, but death insurance.” “What do you mean?” “You have to die to win.” “Not always. You get your money back with big interest in 10 or 20 years if you live, but if you dieContinue reading “More Than Death Insurance”
God’s Desire for Missions
With our annual missions conference starting Saturday, I thought I would search out several Scriptures that indicate God’s Desire for Missions. God’s heartbeat should be the heart beat of His church. The most important indicator of any churches vital signs (indicating good or poor health) is it’s pulse for missions and Gospel witness. Psalm 67:2Continue reading “God’s Desire for Missions”
An Unimaginable Trade
An Unimaginable Trade Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. Romans 5:14 Before Martin Luther penned his 95 Thesis, John Hus, had already been burned at the stake because of His faithContinue reading “An Unimaginable Trade”
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 Sour Life
The Sour Life A little sour goes a long way with me. A little lemon is good, not a lot. Do you like rhubarb/strawberry pie? Grandma Harness used to make that a lot. I also enjoy rhubarb crisp. Each year we harvest our own rhubarb and are sure to put a lot of real sugarContinue reading “The Sour Life”
The Defeated
The Defeated I could not believe it. Our team lost. Having gone undefeated through the entire softball season, the playoffs were not that much more challenging. After all, our team had generally won most of the games by the “mercy rule.” Now in the last inning of the conference championship game, our team is aheadContinue reading “The Defeated”
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”
Better or Worse?
Better or Worse? Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin. Romans 6:6-7 Trips to the eye doctor! Getting new eyeglasses or fitting contacts can be a good thing. Continue reading “Better or Worse?”
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