Authority given to man What Jesus is saying is a reminder and reiteration of the first words spoken to Adam. “Procreate, fill the earth, subdue it and rule over it.” The triune God had transferred his authority to Adam and his descendants. Scripture goes on to be specific in Genesis that Adam would have the authority […]
Do not be afraid These words, or in modern translation, do not be afraid, are found in over 300 verses in the Bible. From the very moment that our first parents disobeyed, they experienced fear. It was evidenced by hiding from God. Up to that moment they had actually walked with the living God. They spoke […]
The church is more than a building Define the Church…in five words or less. Good job! In the West, we think of the various denominations and all of the different building architectures. You can somehow pick them out by their design. For many, it is hard to move past the building defining the church. We […]
Profound immorality The word ‘evil’ even sounds evil. The Web defines it as ‘profound immorality and wickedness, especially when regarded as a supernatural force’. As an adjective, it means ‘profoundly immoral and wicked’. Nothing good in those descriptions. Certainly, it is the opposite of good. See how much better that sounds. Where does this ‘supernatural force’ […]
Second chances Grandfathering…is commonly referred to as a ‘do over’. If you’ve ever played golf you probably understand this term. You and your buddies are on a par three and all hit bad shots, and nobody is close to the green. You sorta look at each other and somebody says, do you want a ‘do over’? […]
Our source of life What a vivid image of our relationship with Christ. Plus the potential for results in it. And, of course, the negative consequences apart from him. We have all seen vines growing around trees, on fences or man-made arches or trellises. They literally attach themselves and actually seem to be a part […]
Governing authorities Dads, I especially want to address this to you. Why, because you have the leadership authority in your home to teach your family responsibility as it relates to those in authority over our nation. It must first start in the home because there are many voices that will try to persuade your children […]
Discord among the Body of Christ A recipe for joy-filled living. It’s not speaking of family members, although that may be the case. It is addressing the Body of Christ. For it to even be stated would indicate that there is disunity. Just start with the denominational level of the church, here in America and […]
Praying for rain Storms…can be cleansing in many ways. Here in Dallas and the surrounding area, we had been experiencing pretty intense heat without any rain. I was on my morning walk in the neighborhood and I saw a few clouds in the west. I said, ‘Lord, I’ve asked for things in the past and […]
Drifting Paul was writing to his young disciple, Timothy. He was trying to encourage him to stay true and have faith in the Scriptures which he had learned as a child from his mother and grandmother. There’s always a tendency to drift or turn away from truth, whether in trials or in plenty. We have […]