Today we elect a President – or at least try. In the midst of division and commotion is a God greater than all. Reading Amos, I am constantly reminded of the evil and rebellion that marked the prophet’s day and what God said of Himself. I have grabbed a few of His statements to remind us who is... Continue Reading →
Well-Being Recovered
A sign of the times: I Timothy 3:1-4, But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having... Continue Reading →
Courts
Amos 5:6-15 6-7, Seek the LORD and live, lest He break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, with no one to quench it in Bethel—You who turn justice to wormwood, and lay righteousness to rest in the earth!” 8 He made the Pleiades and Orion; He turns the shadow of death into morning and makes the day dark... Continue Reading →
Evangelism I
1. THE GOSPEL HAND I Thessalonians 1:4-5, Knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. The Thumb 1:4, election by God. God, knowing man’s recalcitrance to... Continue Reading →
Book People
Let Scripture be your companion and guide – a lamp to your feet: Matthew 4:1-3 – After 40 days in the wilderness with wild beasts and no food, the devil came tempting Him with, “Turn these rocks into bread.” And Jesus’ response? He quoted Scripture! What Scripture? Scripture about knowing and following Scripture! “Man shall not live by bread alone,... Continue Reading →
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget (I sent this to the church on 09/14/2001) I'm sure you watched with horror this past Tuesday morning as World Trade Center towers #1 and #2 and the Pentagon were savagely attacked by terrorists. I am also sure that, along with me, you have been nearly overwhelmed by the amount of destruction in life,... Continue Reading →
More Amos
(notes from the men’s Thursday morning group, September 10, 2020) We remember nineteen years ago when the morning broke a great fall day. Those first shots of the New York City world were back-dropped by a beautiful blue sky - AND then fire, followed by billows of smoke and then a massive cloud of dust as... Continue Reading →
One World
God saw that nations be established after the total destruction of mankind via the worldwide flood: Genesis 10:32, These were the families of the sons of Noah, according to their generations, in their nations; and from these the nations were divided on the earth after the flood. But, mankind decided that they would not scatter but rather be one... Continue Reading →
Amos 4:1-5
From the men's study on 09/03/2020 Amos 4:1, Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, Who oppress the poor, Who crush the needy, Who say to your husbands, “Bring wine, let us drink!” Bashan - where cattle were raised and the leaders could eat a portion when sacrificed (Ps... Continue Reading →
Two Warnings
A Heart Warning: For prayer meeting on August 19, we pondered Isaiah 66:2 with thoughts on how to have God’s ear and full attention when we pray. Isaiah 66:1-2, Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made,... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 