A recap of the message at SSB on June 12, 2022 I Peter 4:3, ENOUGH! 4:2 No longer the world and its ways and will but God’s will! And God’s will is first and foremost: Be saved! I Timothy 2:4, Who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth Why be saved? Three reasons: Rescued... Continue Reading →
Mark 2
The story of the paralytic being lowered from the roof into the presence of the Lord and walking out saved and healed has important lessons for us. So, Jesus entering Capernaum (2:1) reminds me of Jesus entering our world as an infant – Merry Christmas! And what did He do? He taught! He taught the Old Testament, truths... Continue Reading →
“The Ticket”
These past days I have sat with a number of people and point blank asked them if they are going to Heaven. Three reported that they thought so and one said he was not sure. To the one reporting not sure, I gave him this illustration: If I come to your door, as the owner, you... Continue Reading →
Help! Jesus!
The Beatles said it well: Help! I need somebody. Help! not just anybody. Help! – you know I need someone – Help! A problem is that too many people never come to grips with their deep-set need for help, nor do they engage in a serious search for help. However, everyone at some point in life... Continue Reading →
Ascension to Pentecost
Today is 40 days since Resurrection Day 2022, which in America is called Easter. In ten days is Pentecost (June 5) when in history the Holy Spirit came rushing upon the disciples as Jesus had foretold (Luke 24:29, Acts 2). I am thinking of those men (especially the 11 disciples) and women (especially those who encountered Jesus... Continue Reading →
Count the Cost
It is God’s will that every man, woman, boy and girl be saved, I Timothy 2:4. But in order to be truly saved, there needs to be some clarity as to what that means. First, what does it mean to “be saved” - saved from what? Second, what is the aftermath of being saved? Third,... Continue Reading →
KC Wolf
Saturday, SSB was blessed to have the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs on site to tell his story of salvation, life and recovery - the K.C. Wolf (Dan Meers). He was entertaining, encouraging and engaging! Here are some quotes and quips from the two talks he gave - one to about 35 men and the... Continue Reading →
Idolatry
Idolatry Defined: Miriam-Webster - the worship of a physical object as a god - immoderate attachment or devotion to something. DesiringGod - What is an idol? It is the thing loved or the person loved more than God, wanted more than God, desired more than God, treasured more than God, enjoyed more than God. compellingtruth.org - idolatry is... Continue Reading →
The Mystery of Christ
For these days: Colossians 4:2, Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak (NIV - to proclaim clearly as I should).... Continue Reading →
FAITH
Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 11:3, By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, 11:6, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. I Peter 1:5, who are kept... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 