Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. I Peter 4:1-2 “Therefore” ties us to... Continue Reading →
We have heard the word “equity” used much in the past weeks leaving many of us wondering why. I heard “Benny” of NewsmaxTV give these definitions and reasons [NewsmaxTV | The Benny Report | March 6, 2021]: “Equality is about all having equal opportunity. Equity is about all having equal outcome. Equality is about Capitalism and Equity is about Communism.”... Continue Reading →
OK – I hate to admit this, but I’ve apparently been living under a rock, been asleep since 2016, or not been engaged with reality! All such conditions render me a poor leader for a leader needs to understand what is happening and give wisdom and direction to those following. "Why say such?", say you. Yesterday... Continue Reading →
I trust you found hope, help and wisdom in the musing I sent out yesterday that was based on part of the story of Esther. Well, this morning I happened onto Jack Hibbs’ (of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, CA) message of a week ago talking about – you guessed it – Esther! It was... Continue Reading →
PK's recent sermon on Esther From the Bible book of Esther: Esther found that she and her people were in grave peril as some in high governmental places were angry at them and had the wherewithal to destroy them. What did she do? What might Christians today learn from her responses then? Esther, coming to grips with the... Continue Reading →
The article I'm commenting on is found here: Churchill's Prophetic Warning In the Ten Commandments, God told every human to honor their parents, to keep one day a week to honor their Creator, to not covet but be content, to not hate and kill others, to honor God in worship and word, to not abuse... Continue Reading →
From the men’s Thursday morning study of Obadiah: 1:1, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom. God had a word to the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, whose father was the patriarch Isaac whose land lay south of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba: 1:3, The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who... Continue Reading →
“Rejoice in the Lord always – REJOICE!” Philippians 4:4 Joy is a satisfaction knowing that no circumstance or combination of circumstances can alter God’s love for me! Joy is anchored to the belief that God is present, a friend, and allowing any and all for my betterment or in order to touch others for good. So, whether... Continue Reading →
I Peter 4:1, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, The same mind – Christ suffered for others! 4:1, What is “Therefore” there for? 3:18-22, That Christ, the just, suffered for those unjust in order to bring them to God - He suffered with purpose. Hebrews 12:2, Who for... Continue Reading →
Upper Story Living: The transformed life of a person of saving faith (Not just faith - a belief in God and/or Jesus and/or Heaven; but a faith in the payment of Jesus on the cross for personal sin that caused a confession and repentance and an asking for His forgiveness and His new life). That faith... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 