"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
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.
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
Liberal Women on Women
I read an article about how confused women are today regarding when to marry versus exploiting their single youth. This article contains a hidden premise that women decide their own destiny and "find a man" and succumb to, "the desire hardwired into all straight men to turn their girlfriends into 1950s housewives." The article described a… Continue reading Liberal Women on Women
Distinguishing the Law
Everyone is different in many ways physically, genetically, and environmentally. Nevertheless, law applies to everyone equally and the statue representing justice is blindfolded to illustrate this principle. There is to be no favoritism with respect to the law. However, there has been a consistent erosion of this foundation of liberty, freedom, and justice. Today, arguments… Continue reading Distinguishing the Law
Your Life
I was finishing a letter to a believer in difficult circumstances, and I began to get a glimpse of God's perspective of her. She is ordinary like most of us, filled with uncertainty and weak in terms of ability to achieve any significance in society. In fact, society considers her a nobody. However, she was… Continue reading Your Life
The Middle Class
In the days of America's greatness there was a common notion that supported, comforted, inspired and unified the population. The notion of "the middle class" was a poorly defined title for working people and families who lived all across the nation in urban, suburban, and rural areas and shared this distinction that was open to… Continue reading The Middle Class
Yeshua’s Speech
Why do people find Yeshua's words and speech difficult to understand? For us two thousand years later, one could say it is because of differences in time, language, and custom, but that doesn't explain it. The events, stories, and dialog within the narrative is understandable in its context. No, what tends to puzzle those who… Continue reading Yeshua’s Speech
Doomed to Repetition
We are all alike, there is no man who has been any better than another; all our distinctions are meaningless attempts to establish a figment of independence. All religions were created by men trying to be accepted by God, but these are futile. Even God's own law given to Moses was insufficient because men are… Continue reading Doomed to Repetition
Hurricane Prayer
Matthew 21:22 reminds us that if we ask believing we will receive whatever we ask. This, of course, assumes we are asking through the leading of the Holy Spirit in accordance with God's will but God is able to answer any prayer. Further, He is sovereign over all including storms (Mark 4:39). In thinking about… Continue reading Hurricane Prayer
Faith With Effect
She had been sick for twelve years, but she believed that touching Yeshua's garment would bring healing. "Jesus turned and saw her. 'Take heart, daughter,' he said, 'your faith has healed you.' And the woman was healed at that moment." (Matt. 9: 20-22). A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that… Continue reading Faith With Effect
National Catastrophe
I'm hearing a lot about potential catastrophic events that seem imminent and serious. First, I heard sometime ago that our entire water, food, financial, communication, and energy infrastructure could be permanently disabled by a cyber attack or an EMP, (electro magnetic pulse). It is estimated that this catastrophe would result in the death of 90% of… Continue reading National Catastrophe
Behind The Curtain
I woke up this morning like most other days thinking about things. After a while, I set aside all thinking and chose to listen through the Spirit, rather than think. The doorway to Spirit listening was the truth that God is in control of everything that concerns me. Put another way, everything I was thinking… Continue reading Behind The Curtain
