A soul that strives, that struggles, that is searching, that is tormented, that is self-reliant, that is lonely, is not resting. Yeshua said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in… Continue reading Rest For Your Soul
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.
A Dream Awakened
I had a dream, waking abruptly, "It's not going to be finished." I repeated. I realized that in my dream I was dying unexpectedly and had a moment of consciousness immediately before death. I said, "It's not going to be finished." This was a realization of the inevitable truth. The reason behind it is that our… Continue reading A Dream Awakened
John Adams
I just finished watching the HBO series of John Adams, based the book by David McCullough. I read the book when it came out several years ago. If you have even the smallest interest in history these are well told representations of John Adams life and times. One difference in the book was that it… Continue reading John Adams
Feelings Show Our Beliefs
When we examine our feelings, or we cry out in emotion overflowing from feelings of hurt, anguish, disappointment, loss, etc., we are expressing what we believe to be true. However, all we feel and believe is not necessarily true. I may feel defeated in my walk with Yeshua, or deserted and ignored because I… Continue reading Feelings Show Our Beliefs
The Just Shall Live By Faith
In Zephaniah 1:12 a pronouncement is given upon those who are settled in complacency, who say in their heart, "The Lord will not do good, nor will he do evil". This is an appropriate scripture for today as people, even those who believe in God, become complacent looking at and caught up in the world… Continue reading The Just Shall Live By Faith
Resurrection
Judeo-Christian teaching is full of the concept of the after life including much on heaven - the kingdom of God and some on Hell, Hades, and eternal punishment. For Believers Heaven is our goal, to be eternally in God's glorious presence, and "saved" from God's wrath and eternal torment. We are encouraged to think of… Continue reading Resurrection
A Friend and God’s Faithfulness
I have a long time friend, who is as good a friend as one could ever want. We were hired at the same time by the same organization. We went through divisional training together and worked together several times through the years. Early on in our respective careers, I noticed that my friend had a… Continue reading A Friend and God’s Faithfulness
Liar! Do Not Listen
"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter." (Isaiah 5:20). "A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue." (Proverbs 17:4). "You belong to your father, the devil,… Continue reading Liar! Do Not Listen
Judgment and Tolerance
Christians invented tolerance and practice it as a general rule, even though world history may have some specific exceptions. Of course Hitler claimed to be a Christian, but clearly he was not. Islam knows no tolerance, nor do humanists, atheists, and communists. Liberal politicians and the liberal media (many of whom are humanists or atheists… Continue reading Judgment and Tolerance
This is Not Rocket Science
I saw a very serious report on a major network national news segment discussing the plans necessary to inhabit Mars as an alternative to Earth. Mars is a dry rock, without a breathable atmosphere, and incapable of sustaining any existing life. Simple common sense shows there is no possibility of making it habitable. The soil… Continue reading This is Not Rocket Science
Mending a Broken Heart
The Bee Gees great hit, "How can you mend a broken heart", reminds us that our hearts are weak and this world is evil. The enemy is doing all he can to kill, steal and destroy our faith in Yeshua and we are broken children of Adam. Even so, there is truth and great reason… Continue reading Mending a Broken Heart
Self Knowledge and God’s Light
Watchman Nee collection Vol. 1 is several writings put together into one book. Watchman Nee is one of my favorite authors because he well understands the Spirit life and the word of God. He comments on 1 Corinthians 3 which describes the judgment of work done by believers during their life time and whether or… Continue reading Self Knowledge and God’s Light
Outstanding Hypocrisy
Chicago's Governor announced recently that his city's law enforcement officers would not enforce federal Immigration laws. Other cities in California had previously refused to recognize federal Immigration law, proclaiming themselves cities of refuge. This rebellion has a historical precedent, in Civil war times. The southern States believed the constitution left matters that were not specifically… Continue reading Outstanding Hypocrisy
Lay Down Your Burden
We need reminding that some (or much) of what we have thought comes from worries, lies from the enemy, fears, wounds and hurts, injustice, rumors, jealousy, revenge, etc. We are very weak and in our natural fallen state; we are broken and very susceptible to evil. "He went on: 'What comes out of a person… Continue reading Lay Down Your Burden
God’s Building From Start to Finish
God is a master builder. "For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God." (Heb. 11:10). " For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house, bearing witness to what would be… Continue reading God’s Building From Start to Finish
One Man Praying
An impromptu prayer time was announced at church and I heard about it; as an intercessor I was interested to join with other intercessors. Also, I was curious about how many would show up, and how it would proceed. There was no announced time, so anything, including nothing might be seen. I went, the carpet cleaner… Continue reading One Man Praying
Release of the Spirit
Some day the Holy Spirit will reclaim a prominent place in His church. Currently the church is focused on teaching alone. Teaching is promoted while operation of other gifts of the Spirit are quenched and stifled; worldly thinking and natural means are relied upon, rather than the Holy Spirit. Teaching is an important gift and… Continue reading Release of the Spirit
Before the Bible Was Banned
American education from its beginning incorporated the greatest selling, most popular, and singularly most unique book of all time, the Bible, in its curriculum. American education began in the churches and synagogues. Later it was essentially taken over by state and local governments, with the federal government currently making an attempt to take over. However,… Continue reading Before the Bible Was Banned
America’s Greatness
America has been a great nation as one of the "Super powers" and due to its wealth and influence. However, what is really virtuous in America's History? America was started from a desire for freedom, religious freedom, freedom to practice Christianity. There were other reasons behind the actual rebellion from the English King and… Continue reading America’s Greatness
Noble-Ness
Noble is used in the Bible several times, yet the single reference I remember first is of the Berean Jews. "Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.… Continue reading Noble-Ness
Keep The Faith
From my youth I knew God, having a child's faith that there was a God in heaven who had made the world and everything in it. From that time God has drawn me closer to him and given me more revelation of Him, mostly through His word, the Bible, but all proceeding from His Holy… Continue reading Keep The Faith
You Are Doing This Wrong
Most of us are well acquainted with our deficiencies. Simply telling someone they should be patient, or kind or whatever is not apt to do anything but increase guilt and frustration. Recently, I was driving my truck with a load that was hanging beyond the tailgate by about three feet. The load was really well… Continue reading You Are Doing This Wrong
Abundent Life is Here
There is so much bad news and future dread all around that we all need much good news. Thankfully there is a truthful source of reliable good news - The Bible. Isaiah 55 is a light in dark places, refreshing the weary and satisfying the hungry and thirsty soul. God promises: - Everyone who thirsts...can… Continue reading Abundent Life is Here
A Place Near Your Altar
God allowed a sparrow to come near His altar and build her nest. (Psalms 84:3). He also killed Uzziah instantly for reaching out to steady the altar and keep it from falling. (2 Sam 6:6). He would kill any but the high priest for coming in the Holy of holies where the Altar was in… Continue reading A Place Near Your Altar
Principles of the Kingdom
Jesus tells us a principal of the Kingdom of heaven in Matt. 19 and explains it in chapter 20. Simply put the last will be first and the first last. The context is to those entering eternity or the kingdom of God. God's Kingdom is based on His principles, not those of the world. The… Continue reading Principles of the Kingdom
