Ephesians 3:17-19
“11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” (Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV) Christians who fall short of the glory of GOD don’t fall short because sin is so... Continue Reading →
When faced with challenges and difficulties, it is important that our faith and trust remain in GOD. Trusting in GOD looks a lot different than trusting in your own strength. What is known as the “fall of man” occurred when Adam and Eve decided to make a go at life without trusting GOD as life.... Continue Reading →
I was recently studying passages in the book of Matthew chapter 10. Over the last couple of days, I have been meditating on verses 27 and 28 in context of the chapter. 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the... Continue Reading →
Only GOD is right about who He is, and only those who align their testimony of Him with His revealed word are bearing true witness of Him. He is faithful and true which means He is consistently the same. The varying ideas circulating about His will and character are due to people continually bringing their... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be your brother’s keeper or your sister’s keeper? The word “keep” is synonymous with preserve. The ways of love are meant to preserve us all, and GOD is love. The ways of GOD are referred to in scripture as a holy salt because historically salt has been used as a... Continue Reading →
The Apostle Paul wrote in a letter to Timothy that the love of money is the root of all evil. It is important to understand the basis of this statement because it takes us all the way back to Adam and Eve in the garden. There was no money or form of currency being exchanged... Continue Reading →
Our Father in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,As we forgive our debtors.And do not lead us into temptation,But deliver us from the evil one.For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13) A brother who recently... Continue Reading →
The journey and the destination are one. You get to your destination by thoughtfully taking many individual steps. You hit your distant target by taking careful aim. We must be mindful of how we travel through each day. There are universal laws in effect which cannot be circumnavigated because they are ordained of YAHWEH. There... Continue Reading →
I like to keep my heart conditioned for the word of GOD. What I mean by that is I like to keep my heart in a place of gratefulness to GOD, trusting with confidence in Him, at rest in the assurance of His provision and providence for my life. The fires of sin burning in... Continue Reading →
I recently had an in-depth conversation with a group of men regarding the grace of GOD. Everyone gave their input in very heartfelt ways because all present realized that without GOD’s unmerited favor, we wouldn’t have a prayer…literally. Grace is the expression of GOD’s love for us given in the form of multiple opportunities to... Continue Reading →
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