Word-Of-The-Day: “(19) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) I… Continue Reading Don’t Put Easter Away – Keep The Gospel On Display
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven… Continue Reading Good Friday: The Beginning Of A Beginning Of A Never-Ending Eternity
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.’ (Ecclesiastes 4:12) Volunteering for the Army that very cold day in early January 1982 (and leaving for boot camp a couple of weeks later, after getting married to my most-beautiful bride), I was somewhat prepared for… Continue Reading With God: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.‘ (Psalm 51:10) Keeping in line with Passion or Holy Week; similar to the days prior to Christmas, this week up through Easter Sunday is a time when many CINOs (Christians-In-Name-Only) turn on their best behavior. The only two times… Continue Reading Keep Jesus Front & Center, and Out Of Your Spiritual Closet
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(1) <The Lord said through Isaiah,> Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, (2a) to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people…’ (Isaiah 10:1-2a); ‘Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready… Continue Reading When Disobedience Is Justified In Following The Lord
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.’ (John 21:3) For whatever reason, Easter (in my humble opinion) seems to be the second most-important Christian celebration in the eyes of many. … Continue Reading Don’t Go Back To The Routine This Easter
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘We will not hide <our ancestors’ Words of Faith> from our descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.’ (Psalm 78:4) A lot of what our President has done in his first 100 days is by Executive Order, which is supposed… Continue Reading What Lasts Forever? Only Jesus & His Love!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to Jeremiah,> “How awful that day will be! No other will be like it. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it.”’ (Jeremiah 30:7) There are only a very small handful of things I miss about full-time employment, and almost all are… Continue Reading Bad Day? Don’t Fret – It Will Get Better!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.’ (Hebrews 11:16) The snowbirds are beginning to leave us for the summer as they head home, back up north to family and friends and enjoy what… Continue Reading Our Desire Is To Go Where God Leads Us
