Stand I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the witness of the indwelling presence and the power of the Holy Spirit Who is able to keep me from falling and present me faultless before the Throne of His Glory. I have stepped over the line. The decision...
The source of the problem: Satan the destroyer, deceiver, and author of confusion. Confusion causes disorder, disorder causes confusion. In addition: “For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will...
Here’s the scoop: I’ve moved my blog website a couple of times and the databases have not been compatible so I cut-and-paste my posts into this new site. I also looked around for some articles that I’ve written and I’ve posted them here as well. Thus the date of each...
Prayer is a powerful (and commanded) activity that believers sometimes neglect or dismiss as unimportant. Yet even our Lord, Jesus, often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5:16) Even now, Jesus always lives to intercede for those who come to God through Him.(Hebrews 7:25) Search the Gospels for the...
Ironically, most people are too busy to give much thought to time. Time is a unique and valuable gift from God. It is a gift we can give to others. We can either waste it or invest it. It’s important to consider how we invest our time. Time is a...
In order to keep our edge sharp, may I suggest taking some adult education courses this September? Bible study might not earn Continuing Education Units but the personal benefits are outstanding. Your church probably offers opportunities for Bible study and fellowship. Find out what’s going on and take advantage of...
The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to Ephesian families and gave clear, practical advice that we need to read and heed today, especially chapters 5 and 6. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.Husbands, love your wives, just...
Matthew 5:14 begins, You are the light of the world. This is not a passing thought. Jesus asserts this truth with clear intent. There is profound purpose found in verse 16: so that others may praise your Father in heaven. We may not feel like we’re God’s light. That’s irrelevant. ...
I just finished reading The Faith of George W. Bush. I recommend it for several reasons. Getting to know President Bush encourages me to pray for our commander in chief. Understanding how God uses men like W. causes me to praise God. Learning about George’s character humbles and inspires me...
For God so Loved Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her Love is patient, love is kind (Eph. 5:23a, 1 Cor. 13:4a) Apart from the grace and power of God, it is impossible to love just as Christ loved the church....