The Israel of God

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. - Galatians 6:16 The word "Israel" is found 2,576 times in the King James Bible. Of the 2,576 times mentioned, all 2,576 times it refers to physical Israel, or the literal person named Israel,... Continue Reading →

The Secret About Our Rewards

As a believer, God says He will reward us for the works that abide the fire. “Everyman’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall berevealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” (I Cor.3:13) The passage further teaches how: “If... Continue Reading →

Love Eyes

Learning to see someone’s heart and soul, rather than focusing on their flesh is beneficial as we minister. I call it having ‘love eyes’ for others. Godly love is unconditional love and kindness, yet we are to remember: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” (Col. 3:23)... Continue Reading →

Humbleness, No Presumption (Poem)

What a fright that the grace of God is so manifestly spurned, So many ignorant of the wrath of God that they have so earned, The world prances about in the arrogance of their wanton haughtiness, Being so unwitting of their own sinful naughtiness, How so many presume on God, that He will simply look... Continue Reading →

Think On These Things

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8 In the closing of the Book of Philippians is... Continue Reading →

Take Off the Training Wheels

Taking a trip down “memory lane” can be quite the trip, indeed.  Sometimes that trip can be good.  Sometimes bad.  We’ve all been down that road before.  One such trip is going back to a time of learning how to ride a bicycle.  To make thkngs simple, we’ll look at three phases: The Tricycle With... Continue Reading →

One Nation Under God

Have you ever wondered about some of the terms that we have used throughout the years, such as, “One nation under God,” and “God’s Country?” It’s election time once again, and we are sure to hear these phrases to prop up America, even placing it in “Most Favored Nation” status by God! I am as... Continue Reading →

A Well Worn Path

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. - Psalm 16:11 A trip down memory lane. My recollection some years later is of a flat rock, that was just outside of the boundary of a ball field.  This was... Continue Reading →

THE JUNK DRAWER?

1 Timothy 1:18-20   This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;  19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:  20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom... Continue Reading →

PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE

There is one thing that will never change.  People will always be people - no matter their personal level of sanctification.  We have been given by God peculiar (some more peculiar than others) particular personality traits, which often conflict with the New Man, who is supposed to reflect the image of Christ. Some Believers are... Continue Reading →

Necessary Food

My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. [12] Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. - Job 23:11-12 One thing in life that is so very important is a correct diet. ... Continue Reading →

AGREEING TO DISAGREE?

OK, first off, I would like to have a show of hands to demonstrate how many people agree with any other person 100% of the time. OK, do I have any takers at 50%? That is what I thought.  You can hardly find two people who agree on more than a few key issues.  Everyone... Continue Reading →

People Are People 

One of the realities that is often so hard for people to fathom is that each and every person in the world is, in fact, an individual.  Individual habits,  individual appearances,  individual diets, even individual preferences of clothing and automobiles.  There are no two people alike - even identical twins!  There is no single physical... Continue Reading →

THE “UGOTTA” DISEASE

There is a dreaded disease that strikes at the heart of every person in the world.  This disease also is the most devious of all, because it psychologically makes one think they are actually well. This disease, unfortunately, can be found in many churches.  It is nothing new, but has been around even before there... Continue Reading →

Happy Independence Day

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. - Galatians 5:1 (KJV) i wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. I am so thankful to live in the United States of American which has been the... Continue Reading →

Glorious Living?

Auto-play on YouTube can be a wonderful thing.  It can also be quite an eye-opening experience, even when listening.  A couple of days ago the Sunday message from a local mega-church ended up in the que.  The message was the standard “purpose-driven,” “best life now” fare, which is wrong on so many fronts.  But, the... Continue Reading →

The Great Dust-Jacket Controversy

Yes, you read the title correctly: There is indeed a brewing controversy over the use of dust-jackets on hard cover books.  One side says they add to the reader's pleasure of the book at hand.  The other says that they get in the way, and impede the reading of a book, thereby taking the pleasure out of... Continue Reading →

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