This is part of a homily given at a recent wedding. Why Weddings and Marriages? Because God establish both in the very first week of the earth's existence! On day six of the seven day week established by God at creation; He performed a wedding and made a marriage and established a family and only then... Continue Reading →
[This recap is from the sermon June 18, 2023] From yesterday's sermon... P #1. Procreation – if you can, within God’s limits and by God’s provision, have children - any number (2, 4, 6 or 8 - YEAH!). We remember God’s position on children: “…children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand... Continue Reading →
God, our Father, with directives and info for His children: wisdom for life and living... All from Deuteronomy 28:9-10, The Lord will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His ways. Then all peoples of the earth shall see that... Continue Reading →
Zephaniah 3:16-17, In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak. The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” What a good, good Father is our God! What... Continue Reading →
Forty-nine years ago Janet and I exchanged vows of marital commitment before God and two witnesses – her mother, her matron-of-honor, and my father, my best man. It was a hot Sunday day and as we were on the backside of a big church split, we did not have a church building so we used... Continue Reading →
I recently put this passage, II Timothy 3, and these ideas before the 2023 SSB HS Graduates: Be wise! 3:13, But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. And 3:1, But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: AND 3:5, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such... Continue Reading →
How many times do I hear that? Too many! I recently sat with a person who reported that their spouse was talking divorce because they were not happy. How pathetic. That vows, unions, relationships and truth are thrown to the wind for something fleeting – maybe even unachievable – happiness. Just what is happiness? psychologytoday.com Happiness is an... Continue Reading →
We are Human Beings – not Human Doings! We BE, thus we DO, and not the other way around – Do, so we Be. However, our culture, the elites and many of the rank-and-file have now bought into Do as most important. So, when we meet someone, what do we say? “What do you DO?” If not Doing enough... Continue Reading →
A letter to one who visited and inquired (note the date): Hello…, I was glad to meet you this past Sunday. I trust that you were blessed, but more so, impacted by God and His Word - that is my desire for me and for all of us every Sunday. Your question about women pastors is... Continue Reading →
It has been said that people in the United States face two absolutes: death and taxes. This is often trumped with, “No, there is only one absolute: death!” How so? Because, one can refuse or fail to pay taxes and become a number in the prison system and not a taxpayer. It needs to also be... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 