Colossians 3:1-4, If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. For... Continue Reading →
Luke 2:18-19, And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come forth to die. For poor orn’ry people like you and like I, I wonder as... Continue Reading →
In only a couple of ways do I hesitate in sending you another musing on the same day, but the point Piper makes is so what I was convicted by on the mountain back in October and tried to present in the past two sermons, that I must pass this on to you. Oh, may our... Continue Reading →
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:12, “And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Remember the manger is a sign - only a sign. Let’s not worship the sign. The real issue is the message - the thing to grasp is the announcement of salvation in Jesus. Luke... Continue Reading →
One of the marks of the Christmas season are its sights (also sounds, shopping, family, special programs, foods and anticipation). Drive up and down most any street or step into almost any front room and you are greeted by the sights of Christmas which are lights, blow-ups, and the occasional manger scene (creche). And some are quite... Continue Reading →
[This musing is a continuation from August 5, 2020] With China, a split country, the election, and COVID 19 – fear is gripping the nation. To the COVID pandemic fear, we hunkered down for weeks in our homes and now face the threat of transmission even from those asymptomatic. Fear has gripped many and great fear... Continue Reading →
According to Philippians 2:15, we live in a crooked (twisted/lying) and perverse (dark/immoral) generation (world/society). If that is the case, we are surrounded by danger. Are we aware? Are we armored up and with eyes on Jesus constantly? We should be! The world is about rewriting, inventing and destroying (John 10:10) so we must be both aware and active spiritually.... Continue Reading →
The mandate by the government that all must wear a mask if not at least 6 feet from others and not of the same household is a really big pill to swallow! Who could have thought that the government would first have the gall for such a thing and then secondly, the authority to make such... Continue Reading →
On this day in history: 1997, Tom Osborn resigned as head coach of the Cornhuskers 1869, Wyoming voted to allow women to hold elected offices 1520, Martin Luther burned the Papal Bull - a “pastor” openly saying “No” to the powers that ruled. His act is of impact yet today! Thanks to God for His servant’s courage... Continue Reading →
Matthew 28:19, Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Is baptism important? NO! and YES! Let’s start with NO! No – baptism is not that important for it cannot and does not save! Rather, one is saved by faith in the work of Jesus and saved by faith alone in... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 