Eternal salvation If you could take one scripture in all of the New Testament that amplifies the gospel message, this is it. And if there’s any doubt in your mind as to whether you have eternal salvation, examine this closely. Jesus speaking to the crowd and his disciples, so it is Spirit-filled truth. It is […]
Permanence and strength Have you ever been compared to a cedar or palm tree? Well, the Psalmist does. And for us older guys, there are some encouraging words. “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the […]
Word, prayer, and fellowship Reflect on your daily lifestyle. Is it all business as usual, humdrum routine, or does it have some zip in it? Spending time in the ‘court’ of God early in the morning will add that zip. No matter what comes your way. It’s truly incredible how much better our life is, […]
Together, we can help sons and daughters find their dads and dads find their children. God is moving The first group of 15 pastors in Kenya from several denominations just completed the Abiding Fathers course. Nine could attend the graduation ceremony where they received their Facilitator Certification and an Abiding Fathers umbrella because it rains so much in […]
Grace upon grace This past weekend, Joanne and I journeyed 10 hours to Birmingham to see our family, especially our second great-grandchild, Elijah. During the first minute or two, we were gazing upon this gift from God, wondering who he looked like and other things that run through a great-grandparent’s mind. He and others were […]
The Shephard We’ve all heard the expression; ‘the wolf in sheep’s clothing’. It is the title of one of the Fables of Aesop. “A Wolf found a Sheep’s pelt and wore it to blend in with the flock. Worked for a while until the Shepherd noticed. No more Wolf!” ‘A wolf found great difficulty in getting […]
Altering scripture What is your view of scripture, the Bible? Is it what it purports to be, the actual word of God? And is it inerrant? That’s a huge debate. Who wrote it down? From where and how did the thoughts get transmitted? So many questions. Are there answers, dependable answers? Can I stake my […]
A broken and contrite heart Right before this verse the Psalmist recites what God has put on his heart. “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?” The Lord required this continual sacrifice of animals […]
Confusion In this day and age, there is much confusion in the church about doctrine and identity, even gender confusion. I thought it would be a good time to see what the authority of Scripture says about who you are. It is vitally important to be secure of your identity in Christ. I borrowed this […]
God-breathed Inspiration can accurately be defined as breathed out, or God-breathed. While it is his spoken word, it is infinitely more than just words or ideas. It has the very breath of God in it, inspired by his holiness and love. It is alive, active, and, yes, profitable. It is his truth within the words […]