Following the broad sweep of history and answering the questions: What is true? What is important? What, now, shall we do?
A Moral And Spiritual Freefall
A recent Dr. Phil Show explored the issue of race and reparations. The show included a segment with Robert (Bob) Woodson. Mr Woodson is a highly respected civil rights activist and founder and CEO Emeritus of The Woodson Center. He delivered up some common sense and...
If Not Now, When?
Every generation should live as though Jesus was returning in their lifetime. “Now is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won’t last forever. We must take it or leave it.” C.S. Lewis It will be decidedly too late when...
On The Word Of God
A high view of Scripture (sola Scriptura) involves not just quoting the Bible when it’s convenient, but submitting to it when it’s not. @mattsemthrust
Burning Bridges
…. add to your faith virtue. 2 Peter 1:5 NKJV (Note 1) To add means that we must get into the habit of actually doing something. To take the initiative is to make a beginning. To instruct yourself in the way you must go. We cannot do what God does. And God will not do...
The Majesty Of God
What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The greatness of God rouses fear within us, but His goodness encourages us not to be afraid of Him. To fear and not be afraid - that is the paradox of faith. The history of mankind...
Crushed?
When we express God’s Truth, we depress the enemy’s lies. The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: "I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive...
Following Jesus Christ
It costs to follow Jesus Christ. But it costs more not to.
Rejoice. Rejoice I Say.
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV When we join in Sabbath worship, we are not worshiping based on the way our circumstances have played out. We're...
The Chicken Or The Egg?
Christians are not confused by the chicken or egg conundrum. We know God’s love came first. We do not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us. Adapted, C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
Surrendered And Available
Just be available. You never know what God will do with a life that is surrendered. Darlene Zschech
Surrender /2
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT #livethefaith
Surrender /1
When you find yourself in a quandary, don’t rely on your own devices. Remember the name of the Lord our God and trust in Him. "As long as we continue to trust in our own abilities and activities we shall avail nothing." D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899 - 1981) The Psalmist...
Emotional Intelligence (EI)*
The things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. Emotionally intelligent minds embrace this three question principle: 1. Does this need to be said? 2. Does this need to be said by me? 3. Does this need to be said by me now? And a fourth: If I don't say...
Survival
Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. Winston Churchill, 1940 Without victory, there is no survival. This is true both in the war between good and evil, and in...
Lift Up Your Pastor
Ways to love your pastor before church: 1. Pray for his heart. 2. Pray for your heart. 3. Resolve to come hungry. 4. Resolve to leave full.
An Extension Of Forgiveness
My job isn’t to fix another person or make them see my side of things during a conflict. Even when I feel justified to be mean, I have an opportunity to obey God by offering an extension of the forgiveness I’ve been given. Selah
Second Chances
It comes down to God’s grace and mercy. Grace gives us blessings we don’t deserve. Mercy withholds judgment we do deserve. The list of people in the Bible who experienced grace and mercy is long and noteworthy. Moses the murderer got a second chance, as did David the...
Jesus At The Center Of It All
Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy He knew would be His afterwards, and now He is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 TLB, KJV Jesus appears at the most...
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