In 1997, we were living in South Dakota where we experienced a “500 year” flood from mountains of snow on deeply frozen ground followed by a quick warming – and what happens? A Flood! A mess! What we have today is the rise of the CCP, the rise of science as the all-wise authority, and the... Continue Reading →
RRR
RRR - Review - Review – Review! II Peter 1:12-15, For this reason I will not be negligent to (1) remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up (2) by reminding you, knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus... Continue Reading →
A Missionary
I love Sunday School, for it is a time in God’s precious Word with others seeking to know our God better with a desire to be more faithful to Him and thus pleasing to Him. This summer I am enjoying the men’s class led by Steve Brace as they move through the Gospel of Luke. This... Continue Reading →
Men’s Advance Recap
A recap of the men’s time this morning... Ten Thousand Unthanked Providences — Daily! John Piper, desiringGod, Jan. 12, 2021 I can’t help but pause here to make an observation about the way the world responds to God’s providence. If there is a storm at sea and an ocean liner is sunk, or if a hazardous... Continue Reading →
Mental Health IV
Mental Health comes from a proper - a balanced - understanding of who we are: Man is unique and empowered - from Genesis 2: there is a God, 7 man is created - designed and given life, 7, 22 man is given the planet, 8 man is charged to rule, 15 man has rules for... Continue Reading →
Sunday Recap
“There’s Honey in the Rock” – original was written in 1895 Fathers to do: 1. Build a house of sound doctrine – use the Ten Commandments I Peter 4:2, the will of God – know and obey for safety and well-being 2. Manage the house’s residents – use the Beatitudes - attitudes and actions to... Continue Reading →
God’s Will
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 →
Words Matter
We live in the midst of troubles, failures, and loss and most go on unaddressed. We live amidst broken relationships and we use a myriad of ways in trying to fix them: ...by out-lasting its trouble or issue ...by giving flowers or chocolates – doing deeds of kindness ...by running away from it ...by creating... 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 →
Mental Health III
Fifty and sixty years ago I heard little of nor thought little about “mental health.” In fact, I thought little about “health” in general except when I was sick – and that was a rare thing. When I was job shopping, the health insurance benefit was likely there, but it was not important to me – I... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 