Following the broad sweep of history and answering the questions: What is true? What is important? What, now, shall we do?
A 23rd Psalm Retrospective
“I am the Gate. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9 CSB In biblical times, sheep and goats were a primary source of wealth, food, and trade. The owner of a small flock counted his sheep, searched for any that...
On Honesty
For the Christian, honesty is not the best policy, it is the only one. John Blanchard (1932 - 2021)
A Trustworthy Saying
You can know a tree by the fruit it bears. No good tree bears bad fruit, and no bad tree bears good fruit. You don’t find figs on a thorn bush, and you can’t pick grapes from a briar bush. It’s the same with people. A person full of goodness in his heart produces good...
This Is War
Christian, if you haven't realized it yet, you are in a war. Sitting it out is not an option. Take up your weapons. Fight lies with truth. Live a disciplined, obedient life. Preach the gospel and make disciples. Read the Bible and pray. This is how we fight. Alisa...
So That | 14
Then his brothers came and fell down before him and said, “We are your slaves.” But Joseph told them, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, to judge and punish you? You meant to do me harm, but God meant it for good so that it would come about as it is today, with many...
So That | 13
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a person living righteously with God has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 Adapted So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a...
So That | 12
“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything. Rather, He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else....
So That | 11
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 20:30-31 ESV God...
So That | 10
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 ESV (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Note 1: So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of purpose or result, often...
Revival
Revival starts first with the church. People without Christ (the unrepentant) do not need resuscitation (reviving), they need resurrection. Revival must come first to the Church, the backslidden Body of Christ. And then. And then. What is impossible with man is...
So That | 9
Christ died for all, so that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, Now then,...
So That | 8
Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Acts 3:19 NLT So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of purpose or result, often indicating an action taken with a specific goal in mind. This series explores the so...
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And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 NLT So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of purpose or result, often indicating an...
So That | 6
Our earthly fathers trained us for a few brief years, doing the best for us that they knew how, but God’s correction is always right and for our best good, so that we may share his holiness. Being punished isn’t enjoyable while it is happening. It hurts! But...
That | 5
Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. Psalm 86:11 So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of purpose or result, often indicating an action taken with a specific...
So That | 4
"I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in Me will no longer remain in the dark." John 12:46 NLT Jesus knew His purpose. Step into the light so that you can fulfill yours..Note: So that is a subordinating conjunction that...
So That | 3
"Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live, enter, and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. You must not add anything to what I command you or take anything away from...
So That | 2
Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you will not sin." Exodus 20:20 NASB 2020 Note: So that is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a clause of...
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