Matthew 23:23 – “Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you give a tenth (tithe) of your mint and dill and cumin [focusing on minor matters], and have neglected the weightier [more important moral and spiritual] provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the [primary] things you ought toContinue reading “The Christian and Social Justice”
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It’s in the Name!
Matthew 1:20-23 – “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son,Continue reading “It’s in the Name!”
Breakfast With the Savior!
John 21:12 – “Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.” NIV Breakfast is said to be one of the most important meals of the day! I know people who wouldn’t dare start their day without breakfast, although, IContinue reading “Breakfast With the Savior!”
But Then God…!
Psalm 34:19 – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” NKJV The word afflictions is translated from the Hebrew word, “ra” and can be used to mean adversity, calamity, distress, harm, hurt, misery, sorrow and trouble, to name a few. What type of evangelism experience wouldContinue reading “But Then God…!”
Plead Your Case!
Isaiah 38:3-5 – “O Lord, don’t you remember how true I’ve been to you and how I’ve always tried to obey you in everything you said?” Then he broke down with great sobs. So the Lord sent another message to Isaiah: “Go and tell Hezekiah that the Lord God of your forefather David hears you prayingContinue reading “Plead Your Case!”
A Prepared Table
Psalm 23:5- “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” NKJV Years ago, I was stationed in Italy, while in the Navy. I lived on base and I had my own room. In the room I had a set of bunk beds, a table, a couple chairs, and a refrigerator. IContinue reading “A Prepared Table”
The Lord Is…!
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” KJV When our children were in elementary school, I would drive them to school. On the way we would recite the 23rd psalm, pray, and then “give Him some praise!” It was one of my favorite times of the day. I’ve come toContinue reading “The Lord Is…!”
God is Awake!
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” NKJV “Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days atContinue reading “God is Awake!”
Get a Picture!
2 Corinthians 5:7- “for we walk by faith, not by sight.” Coronavirus is ongoing! Some have perished, and hundreds of thousands are sick with it. And there’s no cure in sight. As a matter of fact, I heard on the news that they are not expecting to have a vaccine until 2022. What are weContinue reading “Get a Picture!”
Breaking News!
Revelation 1:18 -I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. NKJV As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, let’s not get caught up in the fact that we couldn’t go to church, we couldn’t getContinue reading “Breaking News!”
Wonderful Jesus! 