The older I get, the more frequently the phrase “Good Ole Days” comes to my mind. Looking back at life experiences and fond memories of the past is nice. Especially reminiscing those special moments with those whom I have shared memories. However, I need to be careful because I can be too comfortable with what IContinue reading ““Don’t Look Back, Look Up!””
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“The End Is Near, But Do Not Fear”
Are you ready for the end? How bad do you think things will get before Jesus returns? In Matthew 24:3-14, the disciples asked Jesus when the world would end. Jesus answered first thing, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” He went on to warn of coming famines, wars, pestilences, and earthquakes. Then He saidContinue reading ““The End Is Near, But Do Not Fear””
“THIS”
Some folks may see this video and say, “this is weird”. Some folks may see this video and say, “this is boring”. Then there may also be folks that see this video and say, “this is bad singing”. All of those perceptions could be, until one looks deeper. The man singing in this video isContinue reading ““THIS””
Bread & Circuses
1 John 2:15-17 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is notContinue reading “Bread & Circuses”
“2022, What’s In Store?—The Gospel Is More”
Have you heard any good news lately? Doom and gloom is all I seem to hear about from the news media. The Bible says in 1 John 5:19-20 “And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hathContinue reading ““2022, What’s In Store?—The Gospel Is More””
Discover Xmas
We are officially in the Christmas season. Some even say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Christmas is considered a “Christian” holiday, yet most of the world celebrates this holiday. Christians and nonChristians recognize and involve themselves in the celebrations. A few years ago I did a research project on the origins ofContinue reading “Discover Xmas”
Keep Going Soldier, God Has This!
There is a decaying, a perishing of worldly vanities and possessions. World powers think they are progressing but in reality they are heading towards destruction. God, in His providence, sets up one power, and pulls down another, as He pleases. This world is full of wars and fightings, which come from men’s lusts. All changesContinue reading “Keep Going Soldier, God Has This!”
Are You Troubled?
Since the covid scare began, I’ve been seeing the quote “Faith Over Fear” a lot. It’s a great quote, but how do we attain it? Faith over fear.The Bible says in Romans 10:17, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” God’s Word is true! (John 17:17) When I’m readingContinue reading “Are You Troubled?”
WILL YOU BE A WAILING WOMAN?
August 18, 2021 Jeremiah 9:1 “Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!” Sometimes I think my eyes have water fountains inside them because they spew like a water fountain whenever my heart isContinue reading “WILL YOU BE A WAILING WOMAN?”
Risks
Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” We often feel like we have control over our lives and to some degree, we do. God has given us freedom to make choices. However, ultimately, we are not in control nor can we control everything. Where did you come from?Continue reading “Risks”
God’s Global Agenda
Read Psalms 46 Environmentalists seem to worry about the future of the earth. We hear terms such as “Global Warming” and “Climate Change”. Scientists are trying to find ways to “Save the Planet”. The problem with their efforts is that a lot of scientists study the universe without looking to the one who made theContinue reading “God’s Global Agenda”
America Needs God
This video, “America Again” by the late Christian music artist Carman, was released about 30 years ago. I still have the VHS tape but no VHS player to watch it with. 😄 I’ve been singing it a lot lately as we approach Independence Day. It’s a timely song, even though it’s 30 years old! WatchingContinue reading “America Needs God”
Are You Covered?
2 Corinthians 5:21 “For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” God made Him “Jesus” sin. God treated His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as if He committed every single sin ever committed by you and by me. Every singleContinue reading “Are You Covered?”
Rainbow Challenge
June 18, 2021 Genesis 9:13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. Rainbows are attention grabbers. It doesn’t matter where we are or what we are doing, when a rainbow appears in the sky, our eyes are drawn toContinue reading “Rainbow Challenge”
The Nominal And The Sleeping Christian
May 22, 2021 Matthew 25:1-13 “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oilContinue reading “The Nominal And The Sleeping Christian”
What Is The Mark Of The Beast?
April 23, 2021 Revelation 1:1-3 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John: Who bare record of the Word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ,Continue reading “What Is The Mark Of The Beast?”
Church Is Essential
April 10, 2021 There is a story I heard years ago. It is called “The Burning Ember”. You may have heard it before but I think it is a good story and it relates to the topic of this blog post. I’m not sure who authored this or if it is even true. Either way,Continue reading “Church Is Essential”
Death Has Died – Jesus Is Alive!
The most important event that has ever happened to mankind was the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For in this event we find our purpose and our hope. The Gospel – Jesus became the propitiation for us. (1 John 4:9-10) His death killed sin, His death killed death! Jesus Christ, the Holy Lamb ofContinue reading “Death Has Died – Jesus Is Alive!”
Come To The Cross
March 27, 2021 Judas Iscariot was the disciple known for betraying Jesus Christ. (Matthew 26:14-16, John 13:21-27) How could anyone betray Jesus?! He is the Son of God! The only one to ever walk the earth with no sin. (2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 4:15) How could Judas turn on Jesus, the Holy Lamb ofContinue reading “Come To The Cross”
“Soldier, March Onward”
March 20, 2021 Alexis de Tocqueville, was a political scientist, historian, and politician, (born July 29, 1805, Paris, France—died April 16, 1859, Cannes). He is best known for writing the Democracy in America, 4 vol. (1835–40), which was a perceptive analysis of the political and social system of the United States in the early 19thContinue reading ““Soldier, March Onward””
First Light With THE LIGHT
March 13, 2021 “All I need today is a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.” This is a quote I have seen in recent years. I think it’s cute and for those of us who like to have our quiet time in the Bible with a cup of coffee, the quoteContinue reading “First Light With THE LIGHT”
What Is Truth?
March 13, 2021 As a child when I was in grade school, I would sometimes take tests that were in a “True or False” format. I would usually have to circle or write in the letter T or F. I remember how the teacher would sometimes use a statement that was worded in a wayContinue reading “What Is Truth?”
“DEATH IS ON OUR TAILS”
March 3, 2021 JAMES 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Driving home from work the other day I noticed a vehicle riding my rear bumper and getting way too close for comfort. As IContinue reading ““DEATH IS ON OUR TAILS””
“Are You Coming To The Wedding?”
February 25, 2021 In the very first chapter and verse of the Bible we read that “In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth.” Genesis 1:1. In chapter 2 of Genesis we read that God created marriage. (Genesis 2:21-24) Adam and Eve were married in the Garden of Eden. It was the perfectContinue reading ““Are You Coming To The Wedding?””
⚠️WARNING⚠️
“Opinions Can Be Hazardous” February 20, 2021 Read Psalm 1 Who do you listen to? What guides your thoughts? Where do you seek counsel? I have found that it is not hard to find an opinion. In case you haven’t noticed, we have no shortage of opinions. We all have them! In fact, in myContinue reading “⚠️WARNING⚠️”
“How Is Your Heart?”
February 13, 2021 It is the Valentine’s Day season, and the stores are filled with hearts to give to our Sweethearts. We typically visualize hearts in a pretty red shape. ❤️ Yet we know that our physical heart does not have the same appearance. Our physical heart is a muscular organ that pumps the bloodContinue reading ““How Is Your Heart?””
“Fear, The Great Motivator”
February 6, 2021 What are you afraid of? The dark, mice, spiders, snakes, heights, needles, airplanes, public speaking, germs, disease, death. When looking up all the different kinds of fears that exist, I counted over 100 different types of fears or phobias. I noticed that fear and anxiety can lead to depression and yet anotherContinue reading ““Fear, The Great Motivator””
“Scratch or Listen”
February 3, 2021 Read 2 Timothy Chapters 3-4 Recently a friend of mine asked an interesting question to Christians I was grouped in. This sparked some stimulating comments. She asked, “How do you know that the Christian author(s) who’s books you are studying are actually teaching you biblically sound doctrine?” I thought that was aContinue reading ““Scratch or Listen””
“Magnificence Magnified”
January 30, 2021 Read Psalm 34 To magnify means to make something larger. A magnifying glass comes from the word “magnify”. We use a magnifying glass to help us see things closer or to get a better view. When we look at each other with a magnifying glass and get a closeup view of ourselves,Continue reading ““Magnificence Magnified””
One Thing
January 26, 2021 Read Psalm 27 In the book of 1st Samuel we learn of David. God had Samuel, His prophet, anoint David as the new king of Israel. But the current king, Saul, did not want to give up his position. He wanted to kill David. David was on the run from King SaulContinue reading “One Thing”