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 →
Charges to Followers
What are some character qualities you should consider working on in 2021 that you might be more like Jesus and more pleasing to God? Some ideas: Exodus 18:21, Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; Leviticus 19:32, You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence... Continue Reading →
2021 Cometh
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 →
Fear
[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 →
The Mark
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 →
December 10
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 →
Saved?
(thinking of Communion this Sunday) I recently wrote this to an individual about their salvation: “Man is full of pride and thus about self-promotion and defense of self. He is born consumed with self. Man is also fearful and thus driven to fight for food and shelter, a place in life, and for security/future concerns. Man is about his... Continue Reading →
Pilgrims
In an American Family Association interview dated November 25, 2020, these points were made: While some books and educators directly lie about the Pilgrims and their primary Christian motive for starting a new colony in American, the greatest threat to the truth about their story is what is left out when their story is told. Revisionist... Continue Reading →
Psalm 33 – Thanksgiving Worship
Psalm 33:1-3Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. God is to be richly and loudly praised, exalted, sang to, and honored! 4 For the word... Continue Reading →
Thanks
Jesus gave thanks: Matthew 11:25, Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Matthew 15:36, And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude. Matthew 26:27, Then He took the cup, and gave thanks. John 11:41, And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 