Micah 5:2, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” This is an important and thus impactful verse in dealing with Jews and with non-Jews for it prophecies three very important Christmas truths: It will happen... Continue Reading →
Upper Story Living: The transformed life of a person of saving faith (Not just faith - a belief in God and/or Jesus and/or Heaven; but a faith in the payment of Jesus on the cross for personal sin that caused a confession and repentance and an asking for His forgiveness and His new life). That faith... Continue Reading →
Some notes and verses taken from a message given by Dr. David Jeremiah in 2019 and broadcast Sunday morning, January 03, 2021: Job was a good, rich, and godly man who suffered a rapid-fire series of devasting losses: 1:14, Oxen, donkeys, and servants were killed by enemies. 1:16, Sheep and servants were killed by fire.... Continue Reading →
September 12, 2020 Where were you that beautiful fall day? If older than seven - you know! Four selected planes each sped away, With people having places to go! Suddenly, screams were on each flight! Evil with knives took over each ship. The terror in the cabin was a... Continue Reading →
A question posed to me recently, “What if a transgender comes to SSB and wants to fellowship with us? What would we do?” In every situation there are unique issues, but in every situation there is a basic formula: love them and give them the truth. We must build a love bridge in order to talk about... Continue Reading →
Nearly 100 years ago, the nation was in a tough spot. From Franklin Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933, note the similarities and differences. President Hoover, Mr. Chief Justice, My friends, This is a day of national consecration, and I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency... Continue Reading →
August 6 and August 9 are big days for some individuals and in history! August 6, Shiloh was born to Troy and Shawna – happy day then and now and many more!!! August 9, Johann Bach was born in 1648. August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped ‘Little Boy' over Hiroshima detonating about 2,000 feet above ground and destroying... Continue Reading →
There are three core doctrines that mark true Christianity: The Resurrection, The Trinity, and Grace. The Resurrection: What religion, movement, “ism” or group had a leader who died, was buried, and rose to new life? Which? Any? Ah! One!! Christianity! Jesus not only did so, but He foretold repeatedly that He was going to do so. So a... Continue Reading →
WOW – we are in the midst of challenging, pressing, changing, and different days! Suddenly, we hear a lot about social distancing or community spread. We hear about circuit breakers. And we think about the National Guard called out to help deal with the county of Westchester, New York. As of today, the NBA is on... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 9:1-6a 1 Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, as when at first He lightly esteemed the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward more heavily oppressed her, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, in Galilee of the Gentiles. 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 