We are familiar with the story of Jesus teaching in His hometown of Nazareth on a Sabbath that nearly cost Him his life: His own people attempted to throw Him over a cliff but He walked through them to safety (Luke 4:16-30). Why? He read part of a sentence from the book of Isaiah and then proceeded... Continue Reading →
March 16, eight women were gunned down at three different locations in Atlanta, GA. Then on March 22, ten were murdered in a grocery store in Boulder, CO. It seemed that the mass killing issue had subsided over the past years after being pained by one or more in most years since the April 20, 1999,... Continue Reading →
From the men’s Thursday morning study of Obadiah: 1:1, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom. God had a word to the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, whose father was the patriarch Isaac whose land lay south of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba: 1:3, The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who... Continue Reading →
“Rejoice in the Lord always – REJOICE!” Philippians 4:4 Joy is a satisfaction knowing that no circumstance or combination of circumstances can alter God’s love for me! Joy is anchored to the belief that God is present, a friend, and allowing any and all for my betterment or in order to touch others for good. So, whether... Continue Reading →
I Peter 4:1, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, The same mind – Christ suffered for others! 4:1, What is “Therefore” there for? 3:18-22, That Christ, the just, suffered for those unjust in order to bring them to God - He suffered with purpose. Hebrews 12:2, Who for... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order... Continue Reading →
Matthew 28:19, Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Is baptism important? NO! and YES! Let’s start with NO! No – baptism is not that important for it cannot and does not save! Rather, one is saved by faith in the work of Jesus and saved by faith alone in... Continue Reading →
“All we need is love!” “Love covers a multitude of sins.” “Love is the greatest.” “True love.” “God is love.” “Love one another.” “Love is kind.” “Love your enemies.” “Love makes the world go round.” “Love your neighbor as yourself.” You recognize that most of those sayings are found in the Bible. I suggest that over the past half century or... Continue Reading →
In talking with one of us recently, there was a remark about the blessing of peace and quiet as she had sorely lacked such for some weeks. It got me thinking – I mean “musing!” How critical it is to have times of quiet. In fact, such appears to be God’s will as every day He has... Continue Reading →
My last musing, based on the message delivered at SSB on April 19, was strong on sovereignty. That musing was about Grace, blindness, and God’s work to make a people for Himself. This musing tags on that truth and focuses on men and their responsibilities before God. All men are commanded to believe in Jesus... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 