Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12b) <Paul writes in his Epistle to Philippi> …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.’ (Philippians 2:12b-13) ‘(19) We love because <God> first loved us. (20) Whoever claims to love… Continue Reading Saying ‘No’ Is Often An Act of Love (& Patriotic)
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.’ (1 John 4:9); ‘For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called… Continue Reading Remember Why We Celebrate Our Holidays
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (3) And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. (4) Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. (5) Be wise in… Continue Reading Going To Make Disciples: A Duty Of All Christians
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Israel through Isaiah,> ”For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”’ (Isaiah 41:13) With the election a week away, pundits from both sides are promoting ‘doom’ if the other side wins. Draconian measures like martial… Continue Reading Don’t Fear – Be Prepared When ‘Doom’ Comes Knocking
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.’ (Colossians 3:15) Paul wrote Colossians 3 to provide the Faithful a set of indicators on how they should be if they truly had Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Paul was… Continue Reading Don’t Be Frustrated, Be Content In Christ
from Pastor Ron Tipton: Amy and I voted today (dropped off our ballots) for the 2024 election. Since that is done, I wish I could opt out of all the election ads, signs, texts, media takes and poll predictions! It is overwhelming, and the deceit and outright lies — as well as the mudslinging and… Continue Reading Truth Over Tolerance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12b) <Paul writes in his Epistle to Philippi> …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.’ (Philippians 2:12b-13) We always seem to be in one sense very blessed and then in… Continue Reading Answering The Question, ‘Why?’
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“(13) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. (14) But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”’ (Matthew 7:13-14) We like to do things the… Continue Reading The Hard Way Is Difficult, But Greater In Learning & Opportunity
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. (8) You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.’ (James 5:7-8); ‘(1) Therefore, since we have been… Continue Reading Be Prepared To Be Patient In Waiting For The Lord’s Return
