Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14) And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (15) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (16) Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach… Continue Reading Restore God & His Love In Child Rearing & Relationships
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.’ (1 John 1:8); ‘(15) <Jesus said,> “If your brother or sister <in Christ> sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. (16) If they… Continue Reading Hold Sinful Actions Accountable, & Be Accountable For Your Own Sins
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’ (Proverbs 29:2); If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.’ (Proverbs 29:12) Last week, a Baptist church in Bradenton, Florida received the unfortunate news their senior pastor was arrested for possessing child pornography. As the leader of… Continue Reading Righteous People Need Righteous Leadership
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will <the destruction of the Temple> happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”’ (Matthew 24:3) Heat exhaustion (getting woozy and lightheaded) is a warning,… Continue Reading Know Your Warning Signs!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<A Levitical teacher responded to Jesus,> “To love Him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”’ (Mark 12:33) The context of Mark 12 is Jesus, responding to the questions of the Pharisees… Continue Reading Get To Know Your Neighbors, So They Get To Know You – & Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(42) Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. (43) Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, (44) and whoever wants to be first must… Continue Reading Free Will, Not Coercion, Works Best For The Citizenry & For Christ
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.’ (Proverbs 16:9); ‘<Jesus said,> “Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own.”’(John 7:17) Often, churches find themselves in the secular crosshairs of how they are… Continue Reading Churches Should Focus On The Spiritual Spectrum, Not On The Societal Or Political
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.’ (James 1:26); ‘(22) <Jesus told His disciples on the Mount of Olives>, “For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the… Continue Reading Don’t Pretend; Go & Lead
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(6) The Lord does whatever pleases Him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. (7) He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.’ (Psalm 135:6-7); ‘Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice… Continue Reading Who Controls The Weather? (Hint: Not Man…)
