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Your Church’s Persona Should Reflect The Truth, & Not Mask It
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14) <Jesus said, to the ‘Church of Pergamum’>, “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are…
See a red flag? RUN
I learned long ago, either in a class in college/seminary or through a pamphlet of the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American…
Don’t Be Complacent & Lukewarm; Get Hot & Challenge Your Spirit!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Watch out that you do not lose what we (or you) have worked for, but that you may be…
When The Replacement Is Better Than OEM
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the…
There’s No Compromising In Salvation
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…
Being Christian, Supporting Israel Is Supporting A Family Member
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) <God said to Abram (later Abraham), “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;…
Being Righteous Is Better Than Being Popular
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Do not be misled: <the Greek philosopher Menander is quoted as saying,> “Bad company corrupts good character.” (1 Corinthians 15:33); ‘Am I…
Follow What The Lord Says, Even Over What Men May Direct
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(97) Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long. (98) Your commands are…
Count Your Blessings!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. (8) They will be like a tree planted by the…
Rejoice For Life – It Comes From The Lord!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.’ (1 Corinthians…
Shelter from the storm
It is that time again here in Florida and other parts of the US where we go over our lists, check our preparation and make sure…
What Can Christians & Protestors Learn From Jesus?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(2) <Jesus> taught them many things by parables, and in His teaching said: (3) “Listen! A farmer went out to sow…
It’s OK To Question Your Preacher & Teachers
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to the Israelites though Hosea,>”Judah’s leaders are like those who move boundary stones. I will pour out my wrath on…
Convert Your ‘Idols’ Into Godly Pursuits, Through Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, (17) so that the servant…
Have Faith That Is Steadfast & Without Fear Of Reprisal
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(5) Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. (6)…
Our Charge To Oversee The Animals Is From God
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(26) Then God said, “Let us make mankind in Our image, in Our likeness, so that they may rule over…
Don’t Mill Around, Keep Working!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and…
Heed The Warnings Of The Holy Spirit To Stay Out Of Trouble
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, (8) do not harden…
Focusing On The Good, Or Why I Don’t Fear The Dentist (That Much)
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9) Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing. (10)…
Be Humble, Rend Your Hearts, & Share The Lord
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(12) “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” (13)…
The King of the hill
Be Steadfast In Your Faith
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(13) You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, the scorn and derision of those around us. (14) You have made us a…
God’s Word Is Perfect; Our Pride Without Him Is Sinful
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.’ (1 Chronicles 21:1); ‘Again the…
Being Relatable Like Jesus Brings Understanding Toward Others
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(38) <Jesus said,> “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him…