Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, (4) for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (5) Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus… Continue Reading The Faith Of The Christian Is Paramount In Our Relationship With Jesus
By Pastor Ron Tipton I spent most of the morning in Venice at my dermatologist as they did a Moh surgery for some skin cancer on my hand. I have joked that this is my new weight loss pain – “a bite at a time”. So how did I end up here? Well, I went to the… Continue Reading Decisions Are Always Made – Even If You Don’t Make Them Yourself
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) There’s a new commercial where a woman is singing the ‘Love Boat’ theme while advertising all the things to do while aboard a cruise ship of… Continue Reading What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.’ (Colossians 3:2) There are concerns with the incoming Presidential administration that possible strikes by the longshoremen (the folks who work in our nation’s ports on both coasts) may happen should a push be made to modernize the process of loading and unloading ships by… Continue Reading Don’t Overlook Your Eternal Preparation
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. (4) Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. (5a) Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.’ (Psalm 127:3-5a) Our children are indeed a blessing, but they do come with ‘baggage’. The… Continue Reading Go To The Lord With Your Problems, Even Those Self-Induced
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to Joshua,> “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”’ (Joshua 1:9); ‘<Jesus said to the Apostles,> “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also… Continue Reading Keep Moving Forward In Faith, Despite Frustrations Throwing Up Roadblocks
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. (19) And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in… Continue Reading Unlike Horseshoes or Hand Grenades, Be Accurate With God’s Word!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Paul wrote,> Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel (28) without being… Continue Reading Don’t Crumble Along With The Rest Of The World
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9) Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun—all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. (10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your… Continue Reading The Hype May Not Always Turn Out To Be Ripe
