The heavenly beings surround God's throne and worship Him with the highest of praises, bowing in surrender before Him. (Rev. 4: 4-11). Yeshua, the Son of Man and only human to know God fully said that He seeks worshipers who worship Him in Spirit and truth. (John 4: 23). It is fitting that men worship… Continue reading Worship He Deserves
Author: steve2525
I have been involved in a lot of church work my whole life, but I consider Yeshua to be everything and the hidden life in Him. I was part of the Jesus movement revival of the early 1970's and I have a heart for Israel.
Hannah’s Anguish
Someone is in anguish now over a destiny they see passing away. This person is distressed from waiting and taunts from rivals. Nevertheless, hope is found in the Lord. Carry your burden and pour it out before Father God, He has compassion for the broken-hearted. This was the situation for Hannah and she prayed fervently… Continue reading Hannah’s Anguish
Hidden Motives
Do you ever question your motives? At what point in the process of thinking, planning, preparing, initiating, working, and completing do you consider your motives? Is your consideration an actual questioning of something uncertain or is it justifying the obvious. It appears to me that our motives can be buried, one upon another, in a… Continue reading Hidden Motives
Recipe For Delight
In the middle of a dream, while I was still asleep, He gave me a recipe -"Blackberry jam on hot buttered corn on the cob". It is as difficult as anything to eat without making a mess, so lay down any pride you have in your own self-respect. It's the taste of summer all slathered… Continue reading Recipe For Delight
Anti-Faith Accusation
"Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings… Continue reading Anti-Faith Accusation
Return To Me
I must embrace humility for this is reality. Pride blinds people so they can't see and they deny God. Even many who acknowledge that He exists do not believe what He says. Some slander, accusing Him of injustice, apathy, or failure. They don't know their creator. God is eternal, more true and real than any… Continue reading Return To Me
Choice
The power of independence is often recognized by choice. The phrase, "You are free to choose," means that you have a certain freedom of will. It is undeniable that life is full of choices, so a presumption arises that our choices are unlimited, but are they? Of course, we decide many things each day, from… Continue reading Choice
The Man Who Planted Trees
This short story by Jean Giono, about one shepherd's long and successful single-handed effort to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the Alps in France, and accompanying short animated film is one of my all-time favorites. It is narrated by Christopher Plummer who is outstanding. The story is written in words with an… Continue reading The Man Who Planted Trees
The Value of a Soul
People are everywhere and in the city they are often packed in like sardines. We are all different, but also similar in many ways. The inner most being of each person is a soul, which is hard to describe, but it is the essential part of each person. You might say it is the most… Continue reading The Value of a Soul
Is Life So Dear
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death. - Patrick Henry –March 23, 1775 The struggle for liberty and the destiny… Continue reading Is Life So Dear
Humanistic Reasoning Illustrated
"There’s the belief, certainly in some quarters, that people who haven’t embraced Jesus Christ as their personal savior that they’re going to hell. (Interviewer: You don’t believe that?). "I find it hard to believe that my God would consign four-fifths of the world to hell. I can’t imagine that my God would allow some little… Continue reading Humanistic Reasoning Illustrated
Hope For The Downcast
There seemed no end to the oppression that plagued my thoughts. Thick dark clouds of sadness moved endlessly above me. The Lord's presence was nowhere to be found. Curses and bad memories, arguments presenting themselves one after another supported a conclusion that I was unloved. Is anything more necessary than our need for love? I… Continue reading Hope For The Downcast
Sovereign Over Nations
Speculators and movie makers love to talk about the Apocalypse - the end of the world. However, less is said about the end of America, which is the leader of the free world and western civilization. There have been great civilizations down through history, such as the Roman empire, but there never has been a… Continue reading Sovereign Over Nations
Prophecy Clarified
Here are some prophecies about the Messiah's origin: - He is of the lineage of David, a son of David. (Micah 5: 2; Isaiah 9: 6-7; Ps. 132: 11,17; Jer. 23:5; Ezek. 37: 24-25). - He will be born in Bethlehem. (Micah 5: 2-3). - He would come out of Egypt. (Hosea 11:1). - He… Continue reading Prophecy Clarified
Man as God
The earth is like a spinning top tilted on its axis. The spin gives us day and night, while the tilt provides the seasons. It's a good thing our scientist are keeping the earth spinning at just the right speed for us, because if it slowed or stopped we would either bake in the heat… Continue reading Man as God
What God Does Through Men
The Scripture says that Yeshua was fully man. "For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people." (Heb. 2: 17). Before… Continue reading What God Does Through Men
Fluff vs Substance
I was reading a book about writing in which the author described with her most descriptive language the passion and motivation she has for writing. In her first chapter she said, write a draft without expecting perfection. In the next she advised to write about what you know, feel, and see around you. In the… Continue reading Fluff vs Substance
Federal Tax Apportionment
The new tax bill limits deductions on high state taxes. Criticism of this provision was that it was unfair, particularly given these high tax states contributed more to the Federal government measured by taxes paid in. However, is this a just measure of fairness? The answer gets complex and that is when reason is discarded. Clearly,… Continue reading Federal Tax Apportionment
Israel’s Interest
The God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, of Israel and the Hope of the nations has called all men to Himself. It is not necessary to try to be something you are not, you only need to call on His name, Yeshua, and fear Him as the one and only Son of the true God… Continue reading Israel’s Interest
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
I have been to this city. I stayed in the old city, in a hostel that is four hundred years old. For Americans it is hard to grasp such longevity, but this is considered new construction in the old city. It is a marvelous place, the home of two great religions; a place of significance to… Continue reading Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Righteous Order of the Genders
I see men and women in right relationship, celibate singles, submitted couples loving in marriage. Great men with supportive women at their sides who are champions of family, of church, and led by Holy Spirit; Yeshua lifted up, glorified in every sphere, in every family, in every gathering for and to His glory and praise. The… Continue reading Righteous Order of the Genders
No One Likes A Bully
I have seen several public service announcements on bullying. How bad it is and that it should not be tolerated in our schools and neighborhoods. Many of us have been tormented by Bullies. Historically, Gay men have been a favorite target of bullies. However, there is one place where bullies are encouraged, rewarded, and acclaimed… Continue reading No One Likes A Bully
Tearing things Down
The new Liberal Socialist Fascist protesters are seeking to tear down statues and monuments from the past. They believe they are doing good and that they are right to do this, to protest what they find offensive. Those who raised the statues where honoring men and women, for their courage or ideas or whatever was honorable… Continue reading Tearing things Down
Replacement Theology
"A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person's praise is not from other people, but from God."… Continue reading Replacement Theology
American Indians
Historically, American Indians (Native Americans) have been held in high honor among the majority of American society. Beginning with the first settlers to the "New World", Indians are depicted as honorable Peoples. The distinctively American holiday, Thanksgiving, includes the story of the Indians sharing food with the Pilgrims. The early westward explorers and settlers encountered… Continue reading American Indians
