Political pollution is spreading all around our society, no longer contained in election cycles. It has seeped into sports and now the weather reports are getting littered with political crud. What can we do about this uncontained refuse that spoils all it touches. It is like an oily substance covering areas and choking out life.… Continue reading Political Pollution
Author: steve2525
Word Power
Saul was zealous for God and considered persecuting followers of Yeshua God's work. Yeshua met him on his journey and said, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9: 4). Paul might have answered, "As a service to God, I'm persecuting the followers of Yeshua, whom I consider to be in opposition to the… Continue reading Word Power
Spiritual Testimony
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 the 700 Club TV show aired an account of a woman who had an abortion when she was in her early twenties. The doctor told her an abortion was possible, but it would by very painful as she would have to deliver the baby. Afterwards the memory was painful and… Continue reading Spiritual Testimony
Spiritual Sight
Yeshua gave all He had in pursuit of God's will. This includes in His conversation with the woman at the well and as He traveled around Israel, healing, delivering, teaching, prophecying, confronting a few, being rejected by many, loving completely in every circumstance. He kept nothing for Himself and abandoned completely every aspect of His… Continue reading Spiritual Sight
The Father’s Heart
It may seem arrogant at first, but God has not hidden Himself from His children. He revealed Himself as fully as possible in human form through Yeshua Messiah. His words endure through the generations and His lovingkindness and mercy is new every morning. If you are a Believer you can know the heart of God.… Continue reading The Father’s Heart
How to Bless a Believer
"The Lord said to Moses, 'Tell Aaron and his sons, This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.' So they… Continue reading How to Bless a Believer
In the Depths of Your Heart
Think of all the years of your life, the months and weeks that measure your growth physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Then scan the range of your memories from childhood till now, the events that have made you who you are, your education, relationships, vacations, holidays, achievements, your greatest triumps and the agony of your defeats,… Continue reading In the Depths of Your Heart
Church Growth
This is a topic of keen interest to church leaders. Church growth is seen by some as an indication of God's favor, doing church right, and/or that the preacher is effective. Various leaders offer advice and books at conferences promoting church growth. I've seen Christian businessmen propose various organizational strategies intended to facilitate church growth.… Continue reading Church Growth
Is This Between Me and God?
In certain of life's situations we may ask this question? It is likely a good question to ask, even before we become desparate or disappointed? During Gideon's days Israel was under extreme oppression from rival nations. An angel appeared to Gideon saying, " 'Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's… Continue reading Is This Between Me and God?
Heaven’s Superstars
I've watched many people in the music industry and it is interesting to see how some went on to great commercial success, while others remain largely unknown, even though they had more natural talent and ability. I've heard it said about actors as well, that commercial success depends more on a chance meeting or fortunate… Continue reading Heaven’s Superstars
The Sensitivity of the Spirit
This is the title of a book by R. T. Kendall, including, "Learning to Stay in the Flow of God's Direction." The Holy Spirit is my fascination, He captivates and seldom leaves my consideration, perspective, and longing. I believe the Holy Spirit is active in the congregation of Believers on earth ever since Yeshua ascended… Continue reading The Sensitivity of the Spirit
Helping God Get It Done
If this were possible, has it actually been attempted? In the Bible there are several examples: ▪ Sarah gave her servant to Abraham has a means of fulfilling God's promise that he would have descendants. (Gen 16: 1-4). ▪ Moses killed an abusive Egyptian when he joined his Hebrew people's struggle for freedom considering his… Continue reading Helping God Get It Done
The Greatest Whine
I saw a little of a TV show regarding Hank Aaron, baseball's career home run record holder until Barry Bonds passed his total in 2007. It was describing Aaron's team, the Atlanta Braves, during the period as he was closing in on the record of 714 homeruns long held by Babe Ruth. Images of a… Continue reading The Greatest Whine
Healing By Faith
"Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them." (Luke 4: 38-39). Who… Continue reading Healing By Faith
God’s Prophets
Many are named in the Bible. The greatest among men was John, the Baptist, perhaps because he best prepared the people for Yeshua's appearance and was closest to Him. Anything which is more closely related to Yeshua is greater than other things, because Yeshua is supreme over all creation. (Col. 1: 18). You could invent… Continue reading God’s Prophets
Intercession and Forgiveness
We have a great privilege to be intercessors for others. To Intercede means to make petition in behalf of another. We see the prophet Daniel making intercession in prayer, "While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for… Continue reading Intercession and Forgiveness
Perfect Infinite Love
We know love from our beginning as infants, without it we die. The Soviets discovered this when they withheld critically significant physical contact from babies in State orphanages. The babies were fed, kept clean and warm, but they were not held and cuddled in a mothers arms, so they died in mass. We grow in… Continue reading Perfect Infinite Love
More of Yeshua
As much as we know of and about Yeshua's life and message, Believers yearn to know more of Him. This is the power and mission of the Holy Spirit to reveal Yeshua in Spiritual dimensions. That's what we have with our family and close friends, a spiritual connection across generations, forged from shared life experiences,… Continue reading More of Yeshua
God’s Test and Ours
Steel is formulated from iron and carbon in a process with extreme heat to produce properties of hardness and strength. When it is tempered it will bend without breaking. It is tested to ensure that the process has achieved it's purpose. We are God's handiwork according to His design and Sovereign will. The processes used… Continue reading God’s Test and Ours
Complete Ruin Total Depravity
I had a conversation with my friend who was telling me about his neighbor that was caught up in the liberal socialism of today's radical politicians and media. He expressed wonder at how this man could promote such radical impossible ideas. I listened, then suggested he ask his neighbor whether he considered himself to be… Continue reading Complete Ruin Total Depravity
Stress of Distress
Stress is pressure, heavy concern, the weight of responsibility, duty or circumstances. As it builds there can be a corresponding breakdown reflected in a weak area of ourselves, body, soul, and spirit. When it hits our body we take specific notice. Scripture gives many illustrations, this one was appropriately met. "David's two wives had been… Continue reading Stress of Distress
People Who Love Yeshua
Mary, His mother, had a faith that was deep, such that, she said very little. Consider her at the wedding feast were she said to Yeshua, "They have no more wine." To the servants she said, "Do whatever he tells you." (John 2: 3, 5). John, the Baptist, was Yeshua's relative, and His love is… Continue reading People Who Love Yeshua
Human Construction
We humans are made in the image of God, meaning we have an appearance of Him. The similarity may be in our triune existence of spirit, soul, and body, as God is Father, Son, and Spirit. I believe this is true and it separates us from the other creatures on the planet in so many… Continue reading Human Construction
The Sovereignty of God
"It would be foolish for us to expect that this work will meet with general approval. The trend of modern theology - if theology it can be called - is ever toward the Deification of the creature rather than the glorification of the Creator, and the leaven of present-day Rationalism is rapidly permeating the whole… Continue reading The Sovereignty of God
Fatherhood
In the 1950's there was a TV show entitled, "Father Knows Best". It was about a family who's children encountered various trials in their path toward adulthood and how this father was able to guide, advise, nurture, and/or assist his children on their journey. It is a show about family values from the perspective of… Continue reading Fatherhood