faith

IS FAITH “NEW”?

One of the most interesting experiences in my, almost eighty eight years, was when I comprehended the message from the Scriptures that God only accepts a person into “sonship” when that individual steps into a personal belief that must be established through faith. The Apostle Paul, in writing to the Church in Galatia, brings theContinue reading “IS FAITH “NEW”?”

THE HIGHEST POINT IN HEBREWS

Playing soccer was enjoyable, but I have to admit that I was not the first guy picked on the team. With that much out of the way we will move on. The Olympics are not my priority to view. While I admire the accomplishments of the athletes, and wonder in my mind how in theContinue reading “THE HIGHEST POINT IN HEBREWS”

THE HEM ONLY

My friend had a pile of rocks on which he had painted places and dates he had visited. I can imagine that after many years of living in the Navy, and being on a ship, he wanted to remember specific things about “terra firma”! Then there are those who are enamored with items that areContinue reading “THE HEM ONLY”

FULLY CONVINCED

Shortly after placing my faith in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I was ready to take on anybody and everybody about my discoveries as I read the Scriptures. Some of the things were quite simple to understand, but some of them did not seem to make sense with other things I read. I wasContinue reading “FULLY CONVINCED”

GALILEE

I love the ocean and miss it, even after these many years. Just to look at it in its calm, or storm. To listen to it as it pounds the breakers, or smell the salt air that punctures your sinus and clears your head in seconds. The list goes on with the dreams drifting hurriedly.Continue reading “GALILEE”

ANSWERS TO OUR DILEMMA – CONTINUED

“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed with receive condemnation upon themselves. . For rulers are not a cause ofContinue reading “ANSWERS TO OUR DILEMMA – CONTINUED”

ANSWERS TO OUR DILEMMA

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to Him again? For fromContinue reading “ANSWERS TO OUR DILEMMA”

DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY

Having lived in New Jersey for a number of years, it was my privilege to have in the congregation numerous individuals involved in multiplied areas of research. They were brilliant individuals in their fields. They were also solid in their convictions as relating to the Word of God, admirably so! There is so much differenceContinue reading “DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY”

The dictionary gives faith several meanings: 1) Allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. 2) Belief and trust in God. 3) Complete trust. 4) A system of religious beliefs. Hebrews 11: 1, gives us a beautiful description: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The remainder ofContinue reading “FAITH”

GRACE AND PEACE

“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Colossians 1:2 Out here in Arizona, there are those who are convinced, that sooner or later they are going to find that nugget of gold where others quit before they just reached it.Continue reading “GRACE AND PEACE”