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Is Socialism/Communism Based In Christianity?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(1) But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you….
Test All You See & Hear; Trust But Verify
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(19) Do not quench the Spirit. (20) Do not treat prophecies with contempt (21) but test them all; hold…
Nations Will Follow God – Or Will Face Ruin
Word-of-the-Day: ‘For the nation or kingdom that will not serve <God> will perish; it will be utterly ruined.’ (Isaiah 60:12) Following…
Capitulate Or Stand Firm; We Must Choose
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you,…
Disagreements Are Met With Respect & God’s Love, Not ‘Tit-For-Tat’ Rhetoric & Name-Calling
Word-of-the-Day: ‘<Jesus said, during the Sermon on the Mount,> “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely…
Building faith
I wanted to update you on the opportunity of preaching at Ohio Changers last week. (And to thank the church…
Wealth Comes From God – It’s The Focus On Greed That Is Evil
Word-of-the-Day: ‘<Moses said to the Israelites,> (17) You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands…
Be Wise & Righteous, Not Foolish & Troubled
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(20) Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (21) Trouble pursues the…
Tune Into The Lord Before You Make Those Plans…
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(13) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a…
As We Approach America’s 250th Birthday, Be Diligent To Protect Our Freedoms
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(8) Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has…
In Uncertain Times, God Is Rock Steady
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.’ (Proverbs 16:33); ‘Do not…
What’s doing?
As we have explored the Sermon in the Mount, Jesus continually challenges the religious (self-righteous) status quo led by the…
Out of the spotlight
I am a football fan, yet I struggle at times with some of the antics of players. I am opposed…
Remembering Those Who Served & Sacrificed
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’ (John 15:13) I always try…
Will we meet again?
In my office I keep a file of memory cards from funerals, celebrations of life, and memorial services I have attended…
Plan & Prepare While You Wait; Be Aware What You Are Waiting For
Word-of-the-Day: ‘<Jesus said to His disciples,> (35) “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning… (38) It will…
When Governments Go Bad, Ruin Soon Follows…
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(9) Hear this, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of Israel, who despise justice and distort all that is…
Be A Good Citizen, & Righteously Represent Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, (4) not…
UFOs? If They Exist, God Made Them!
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(1) If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly…
Don’t Be A Fool – Avoid Debauchery But Instead Seek Righteousness
Word-of-the-Day: ‘Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?’ (Proverbs…
If It No Longer Works, Change To Something That Does…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) <The Lord said to the Israelites through Isaiah,> “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past….
Follow God’s Instructions To Properly Assemble Your Life!
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(6) The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and…
Remember The Past To Heed The Lessons Learned
Word-of-the-Day: ‘Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your…
To Thrive, Our Nation – Indeed, The World – Must Endeavor To Be Righteous
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’ (Proverbs 29:2); ‘But those elders…
How I Am Inspired To Write Each Word-of-the-Day…
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(20) Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of…
Physical Risk Can Be Mitigated; Spiritual Protection Is Guaranteed
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(16) <God said to Isaiah,> “See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame…
Jesus Brings Calm Consistency, Sin Brings Noisy Chaos
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(25) Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. (26) Give careful thought <and make…
Be Patriotic By Following God & His Word
Word-of-the-Day: ‘(12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. (16) No…
Woes Bring Judgement; Prevent Judgement By Avoiding The Woes
Word-of-the-Day: ‘Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness,…
