The story of Joseph and Mary living in Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus and the visit of the wisemen especially struck me back in 2018 . Matthew 2:9-11, When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over... Continue Reading →
Inauguration Day
I Timothy 2:1-4, Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come... Continue Reading →
NP Berean
The church of my youth, North Platte Berean (a split from a mainline Baptist denomination in 1936), was the one and only church experience for me as a youth with a pastor who had come to serve there in its infancy. He served it for nearly 50 years so I experienced only one preaching pastor but... Continue Reading →
Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11, Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem…wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in... Continue Reading →
What to Do?
(from the message given at SSB on January 10, 2021) So here we are! In a political and national mess! What is a Christian to think and do? Some advice from Isaiah when he was in a similar situation – when he was troubled, his nation was facing great threats, and there was a leadership crisis. Isaiah... Continue Reading →
Joyous Hearts Today
Joyous Hearts is the SSB ministry to seniors that meets monthly for a devotional, fellowship, snacks (today was soups), reminders of days past and some singing. These are rich times of blessing. I just exited the January 2021 session very blessed and bring you this report. First, Al Douglas reminded us of the challenge to be filled... Continue Reading →
The King!
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order... Continue Reading →
Citizens
What a week! The elections in GA on Tuesday followed by the certifying of the Electoral College vote by Congress on Wednesday with some members rising up in opposition and a significant number voting along with the opposition. On top of that, the President’s speech urging protesters to go to the Capitol, which many did with some... Continue Reading →
God is the KING of kings!
You see that I sent this out before the election of Nov. 3 but it sure applies to the elections on Tuesday and events Wednesday and it goes along with the sermon yesterday. It ends with "Vote", but for today I have added, "Pray"! With the national election happening in a few days, I gave you... Continue Reading →
Terrible Winds
Isaiah 7:2, And it was told to the house of David, saying, “Syria’s forces are deployed in Ephraim.” So his heart and the heart of his people were moved as the trees of the woods are moved with the wind. Great distress, fear and trepidation! Why? Because two enemies were at their northern border and threatening to conquer... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 