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”?”
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THE FRINGE OF HIS CLOAK
After I visited the Holy Land, I was more than convinced how some use the items for profit, for support of their fantasies, for notoriety, the list is endless. I fully expect them to find sufficient pieces of wood from the cross to build another Noah’s ark. The thought that has lingered in my mindContinue reading “THE FRINGE OF HIS CLOAK”
“SEE THIS WOMAN!”
Jesus was reclining, so she went to his feet. In all of our lives there are experiences that we might call “incongruous”! They happen at the most inappropriate moment; they could not have happened at a more undesirable place. Everything at that instant seems “why here?” There are many other locations for such an eventContinue reading ““SEE THIS WOMAN!””
CATCH THE FOXES
Some years ago I encouraged our congregation to memorize Song of Solomon 2:15… “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom.” I had picked up the idea in some of my studies. Selfishness … Spoils love Discontent … Spoils joy Anxious thoughts … SpoilsContinue reading “CATCH THE FOXES”
IDEAS NEED REVAMPING
We are immediately reminded that the one who appears as lacking substance, even to his clothing, should be treated equally. If one follows the words of James you note that he deals with the subject of personal and practical Christianity. Put your practices in a world of evidence by not just saying “I have faithContinue reading “IDEAS NEED REVAMPING”
BRAND MARKS – PART 2
Most of us bear scars of one type or another! Sometimes we have opportunity to share the story of how those were acquired, and we go on a tirade to endeavor to surpass anyone who has just shared theirs. I certainly cannot boast about some that I developed along the way, they are from ignorance. Continue reading “BRAND MARKS – PART 2”
MOTHER-IN-LAW
It does not happen often, but when it does, it catches attention; and that was the case between Naomi and Ruth. Elimelech, who was from Bethlehem, (which means house of bread and praise) married Naomi (which means pleasant). And they had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. When a famine hit the area of Bethlehem, theyContinue reading “MOTHER-IN-LAW”
F R I E N D
Dr. Luke writes extensively about the Wonderful Lord Jesus. In particular, I refer to an account early in the ministry of the Savior, when some friends of a paralytic were taking him on a stretcher, hoping for Jesus to heal him. Realizing the situation to be almost impossible, they climbed on the roof of theContinue reading “F R I E N D”
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”
ETCetera 