We love simple pleasures. Don’t we? Life is good. Sittin’ on the dock of a bay Walkin’ bare foot through the grass A day at the beach, the waves crashing, the soft sands, rocky shores and cliffs BBQs and being with family and playing with grandkids A good cup a’ Joe in the morning God […]
We are pressured in every way, but not crushed
The Apostle Paul wrote that the normal Christian life is full of uncomfortableness. Every day modernity seeks evasive Garden of Eden lifestyles of bliss. Heaven will be that good! But here — not so much. Sin has destroyed that for us, for now. We should not be surprised by pain and sorrows. As believers we […]
I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world. Yes!
I really liked this comment by Robert Burns – a good little twist of words on J.D. Farag‘s YouTube: What the future holds: (Read comments at end of this article. I have copied some to the FOR MORE section below.) robert burns 1 month ago: I would rather stand with God and be judged […]
This is natural for us so put it on
Matthew 18:3…”I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Because the true believer is enabled by God through the Holy Spirit (He […]
Today’s “perilous times” right out of Bible prophecy
We are living in the midst of days foretold by prophets of long ago. Today’s “perilous times” are right out of the prophecies by Jesus Christ, and, the Apostle Paul, Isaiah, Daniel…. Read it and weep – joyfully: for what the Lord Jesus predicted… is happening right in front of our eyes. We are living […]
God takes care of sinners
We all sin. The message of Christ says, repent, turn this way. “I am the way, the truth, and the life….” The allurements of the enemies of our soul entrap us with sin, saying, go that way. We struggle not to sin. So, what kind of sinner are you? A good sinner, a horrible sinner, […]
Being wise in a very unwise world during these End Times
Have you noticed how very unwise the people of the world are becoming? James contrasts earthly wisdom with wisdom that comes from God. Where are you at? Earthly Superficial Wisdom: James 3: verses 14-16 “[superficial] wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly (secular), natural (unspiritual), even demonic“: 14 But if you […]
Exposing a dichotomous heart
Permission to enter Have you ever been denied access? …access to anything: your own computer, an airplane, a country, a bank, a school, a concert, your own house..? Didn’t that feel horrible? I mean, here you came all this way, looking forward expectantly to enter… and, you were denied! You thought you were ready! “Permission […]
Yes I can – I can stand strong
We most definitely CAN – God says through the Apostle Paul: I can stand strong, strong enough to “[successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-18…verse 11). The Spirit enables us. So I say… bring it on! See: 1 Corinthians 10:13. What is needed, Paul […]
Perilous times are here
Technologies are like putting a blow torch to a fire! Our evil quotient is increasing almost daily, just as Jesus predicted.
The Christian’s mission of love every day
Once we have the absolute joy of knowing Jesus as our Savior, our life is made even richer by bringing others to Jesus – so they can be saved from the wrath of God against sin. Paul put it this way: 19 For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath […]
Act in love towards all peoples
Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Matthew 25:41-46; Hebrews 13:2; 3 John 1:5. Acts of love I can do… in Christ: I will be friendly, cordial, and gracious to all people, in all circumstances, even if I am miffed, or feel wronged. I will look-out for anyone being overlooked or ignored, and be gracious and loving […]
Concurring with the Devil
Scary thought: Have you thought of this possibility… that you might be agreeing with the Devil himself? According to the Bible, there are only two major players in the entire universe: God Almighty and Lucifer, God’s mightiest created angel. Are you in accord with God? If not, then you are concurring with the Devil. Scary […]
Why do church
The “church of the living God” is “the household of God”. That is the importance of “church”. We represent God on earth. Each of us is one of His Ambassadors. The local church is full of both (1) bible believing, born again believers and (2) God-damned believers. Both the wheat and the tares are in […]
When I find myself in times of trouble, I turn to Jesus
Just as His eye is on the sparrow, my God watches over me. (Luke 12:7) In times of trouble, such as with today’s events, Jesus is our answer. “Why worry, when you can pray.” Our “hope and confident expectation” at all times should be “committed and focused” on Jesus – in all that we are, […]
Require Justice
Take the pledge for yourself: I will require justice. I will challenge injustice. I will examine myself. And if injustice is in me, I will confess it, repent of it, and change my ways. I will discern right from wrong – make judgements only by Scripture. If injustice is in my family, my neighborhood, my […]
What God Wants
…immersing in the dyes of God, taking-on the colors of God Have you given any thought as to what God wants? What does God want from you? Each of us is born into this one world, one human race, with many similar basic needs, abilities and challenges. But we are not the same. As they […]
Jesus will return soon, just as He left
The Bible says Jesus will return soon “in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.” 10 While they were looking intently into the sky as He was going, two men in white clothing suddenly stood beside them, 11 who said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? […]
After you have suffered for a little while
Pain and suffering, sickness, dying – it’s all part of the curse of God on the world because of sin, because man chose evil over obedience to God. The Fall of Man brought all of this down on us. It will be done away with by Christ – when we get to heaven. But what […]
First, Apostasy, then Antichrist, then the Rapture
God is about to effect change – big time. He is about to say, It’sssss Time – for change. The Apostle Paul gave us the chronological order of how three events of change will go down in The End Times. Seems clear enough. To me that sort of settles any argument about the chronology of […]
Feeling insignificant?
Going for a walk in our neighborhood with my wife, with our rural mountain beauty all around… Surrounded by a world of hurt, virus, and sin that never lets us go, and those countless neighbors, lost, and I hear their helpless bleating “baa baa baa”, and still I keep my mask on tight, now they […]
Even if you die, you will live
For the believer – death is the portal to Heaven. “Even if you die, you will live”, Jesus said. That is the promise of Jesus to those who sincerely accept Him as their personal Savior and Lord. I’ve tried to find a solace… For the unbeliever – death is the portal to an instant appointment […]
Choosing God’s greater wealth rather than passing pleasures
– Hebrews 11:39 “…they gained [divine] approval through their faith“… Moses, Abel, Cain, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Abel, Cain, Enoch, Noah, Sarah, Joshua, sons of Israel, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, the prophets, …women, …others. – Hebrews 11 *Read this chapter of “The Hall of Heroes of the Christian Faith” Do you […]
Staying Alive
The faithful have a faith that is staying alive day by day. Faithfulness is a process. We live, we try, we fail, we sin – but the faithful then repent, turn to God again, and move on in faith, believing God that we will be stronger next time. The faithful develop a pattern of an […]
When we face difficult times in our life
God is my hope, my encouragement, my confidence. When we face difficult times in our life, the follower of Christ finds hope and encouragement in the words of God to us – the Bible. God Himself is our hope, our encouragement, our confidence. “We overflow with confidence in His promises.” Romans 15:4-6 4 For whatever was […]
Do not fear, I will help you
God is a loving God, always with us, never away. He helps us in our time of need. Invisible, Almighty God carries us. “For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, “Do not fear, I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13 Whatever comes our way – whatever […]
At your wit’s end
“On God my salvation and my glory rest; He is my rock of [unyielding] strength, my refuge is in God.” – Psalm 62:7 Amplified Bible (AMP) At your wit’s end these days, with all that life is throwing at you now? Are you at the end of your wit? Well, that’s not hard to do. […]
The Good Fruit List
Wow. I want this. I want this inside my insides, streaming from my soul. Excerpt from: Good Fruit The Good Fruit List This is what God produces in us: love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. – […]
The Apostle Paul’s Criticisms
What’s the difference between a critical spirit – and the Apostle Paul’s Pauline criticisms (or Berean thinking). When is criticism okay? When is criticism biblical, and when is it not? What is legitimate criticism, and what is unbiblical criticism? Are you thinking like a Berean – or do you have a critical spirit? Pointing to […]
Your useless way of life
“Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. He paid with Christ’s sacred blood, you know. He died like an unblemished, sacrificial lamb….” – 1 Peter 1:18-21 The Message (MSG) It’s your […]
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