In the last blog we were reminded to count our blessings. In the event that you did not know which blessings to count, in Ephesians 1:1-23, the apostle Paul points us to a plethora of God’s spiritual blessings for us and then prays that we might be able to comprehend them...
Read MoreNot too long ago my wife, Gloria, and I were having lunch at one of the local restaurants near the church office. After an excellent meal, excellent company and a sweet time of communication without any entrapment by an electronic device (definitely a divine act of God), it was time to pay our bill and tip the server. (Yes fellas, I said a sweet time of communication as opposed to grunting like a farm animal.)..
Read MoreCan you recall the first time that you were afraid of someone? Perhaps it was a parent, sibling or relative; a neighborhood or schoolyard bully; a stranger or a maybe even a fictional character from a horror or sci-fy movie on television...
Read MoreThe Fleshly Fog of Fear
When we consider the word “fear” in its biblical context, it will lead us to conclusions that are in concert with the Spirit of God. Conversely, all positions on fear outside the biblical framework of faith will promote a fleshly or worldly understanding which leads to a man-centered conclusion. A man-centered position obstructs our view of a holy and benevolent God. In addition, it advances error as well as confusion. Consequently, a man-centered position on fear will keep you in the FOG (Fear-Obscures-God)...
Have you ever considered the weather condition, “fog”? What is it?
Read MoreThe Word of God encourages us to be good stewards of our attitudes. A steward is one who is responsible for managing and maintaining something. The word attitude is defined in the dictionary as: manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind...
Read MoreTo recap, in Matthew 18:21-35, a servant who owed a substantial amount of money to his master was forgiven with a magnanimous measure of mercy. However he did not measure out the same mercy from which he had benefited...
Read MoreOften times we see God through rose-colored glasses as opposed to biblical lenses. It’s challenging to consider the concept that God chastises those that He loves and punishes those that reject His word and authority. He is HOLY. And because He is Holy, His opinion on all sin is never interpreted as an oversight committed by the careless but a transgression against the Law of God (1 John 3:4)...
Read MoreHave you ever read a passage of scripture that carried you away in a river of reality? Or have you ever had your soul soaked with truth? If you know the word of God and are presently experiencing the Person, Power and Presence of the scriptures (Jesus), you will be continually deposited at the shore of truth and personal application. Humility is always the cure for a hard head and a hard heart...
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