Okay. I’m going to do a little war hoopin here. But you likely haven’t heard this for a while, so you might think I’m being kind of mean. But on the other side of “takin it right” is all the peace and stability you can handle. From the day of God’s blessing to Abraham until … Continue reading
Whose Heart?
Raised in the desert, they were taught to eat sparsely. Water would come when it did. The sand has a way of making flesh tough. Strict adherence to strict laws forms a mind of steel. They were ready. They watch their parents die. They knew they were the ones. An entire race of strong men … Continue reading
Love Him?
Mary Magdalene loved the Lord, because she had nothing left to lose. The Apostle John loved the Lord, because he had everything to gain. Why do you love the Lord Jesus? Or do you? “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” By His Grace
What if?
Pick a town of moderate size. Let’s suggest that the town has 45 Christian churches in it. Just for giggles let’s say the average attendance is 80 people. That’s 3600 fictional characters. What would that town be like if all 3600 of its Christian citizens turn to God with full obedience? I’m not talking about … Continue reading
No Excuses
As much as man is capable of excellence in sin, he is also capable of excellent obedience in Christ Jesus. Ever ready to rebel in his natural state, the God borne transformation lasts forever. The excuse that we are only human, is like a boneless chicken; it just won’t fly very far. By His Grace
Silly Little Quibbling Lips
There is a frantic quibbling among frantic men. Busy little lips accuse God of murder. They cite the examples of Israel entering the promised land. And oh how upset they are, that the peaceful little groups who lived there were viciously torn down. And now they blame Israel. “She has no right to exist, nor … Continue reading