Hebrews 9:8,14..According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper…14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Every family or occupation has “works” we are to do in order to […]
When a young adult member told me that he gets exhausted from work, I told him to start exercising and to eat better. I did NOT suggest him to give himself to more prayer and Bible reading. Prayer and Bible reading are not answers to all our problems (although they will indeed prevent so many […]
I recently saw a footage of an African-American mom beating her teenage son who was skipping school, at a convenient store, with what looked like a whip! The boy fell on the floor once she started swinging and he ran away from her, grabbing onto his low-rising pants! And the question was asked, “Is this […]
Psalm 78:18–They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved.My wife and I spent years trying to coax our youngest to try certain foods, before casting them off and resorting to what she’s familiar with. As much as we would tell her “just try it before you judge it” she would stubbornly pick out the things she […]
Hebrews 3:14-For we share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.Considering how complex our times have become in the year 2020, it seems that God has forced the world to simplify life. The opportunity to do the things without major restrictions, has brought individuals and families to do what is necessary, instead of what […]
How are we to feel about defunding the police and having a “CHOP” block set up in our cities? What about bad government leaders who act like a petulant child? I hope you have gone to the Bible to think through these things rather than simply siding with one side or the other. As Christians, we […]
Ephesians 5:15-18–Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time,because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. In planning our day are routines that should not be broken. For example getting up and preparing for a job, […]
You don’t take a break from God. That’s because God is the source of our rest. You don’t take a rest from rest!I’ve seen people who wanted to take a break from church. And usually, this means they take a break from God as well. By their logic, they want to be by themselves and […]
Psalm 119:130–The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.1 Corinthians 2:2–For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. When we hear people refer to someone as “simple-minded” it usually carries the negative slant of being naive or foolish. Which can be very destructive according to who and what we […]
I’ve had more human contact this week than I did in months (due to school training), but I feel emotionally dead inside. Perhaps it is due to my limited time with the Lord, or maybe it is due to the fact that these conversations have nothing to do with God…I realize that conversations that have […]