Category: Theology

This phrase has been around for a long time perhaps originating with greek philosophers and intellectuals who contributed to the formation of western culture. I asked AI to comment on it and contrast the concept with communistic ideals. What I got was a distinction between selfish materialistic capitalism and unselfish collective marxism. Only when I… Continue reading One’s Life Work →

“…casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7 NKJV) There is great heaviness in worry and fear, dreading the future over what may go wrong. Even the weather can be a cause for worry, but we have no control over it. Is this our futile effort to work things… Continue reading Cast Your Cares →

“So it is written: ‘The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that, the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. As was the earthly man, so are… Continue reading War on Earth →

Corporations are treated as persons under the law. They have boards of Directors who set policy, plans and objectives and Officers who carryout those directives. The theory is that the Corporation charter limits its purpose to operating a specified business or in the case of non-profits a charitable purpose. In my experience certain Corporations have done… Continue reading A Soulless Entity →

“In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded.” (Psalms 102:25-26) The worldly wise make plans without knowledge which will… Continue reading Creation’s End →

"For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." Hebrews 8:12 "When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one,… Continue reading Forgiven and Forgotten →

I was thinking about a person who epitomizes triumph of human achievement in this world. I consulted the soulless entity (AI) for a person who had written and sang a hit song; been a successful athlete; was elected to public office; acted in a hit movie; became rich and was considered a beautiful person. Jared Leto… Continue reading The Human Champion →

I see friends shaking hands, saying, "How do you do?"  They're really sayin', "I love you" I hear babies cry, I watch them grow They'll learn much more than I'll never know And I think to myself What a wonderful world Louis Armstrong    I saw a picture of our youngest granddaughter smiling from ear… Continue reading Wonderfulness →

““When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2) The phrase “Do your best” and the suggestion behind it is… Continue reading Do Your Best →

There is a very effective attack which the enemy of Mankind uses, particularly against the people of God. We can see it in events of scripture and history, but it is seldom called out for what it truly is - the work of the enemy. There are several aspects to this diabolical scheme which is… Continue reading The Enemy’s Attack →

"But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble. Proverbs 4:18 "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete… Continue reading The Bright Path of the Just →

“Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”(John 8:34-36) There are times and situations were we see truth and… Continue reading Full Acceptance →

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”… Continue reading God Alone →

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters." Psalm 23:1-2 God, as our shepherd, leads His sheep to green pastures beside still waters. "Green pastures" symbolizes God's provision of spaces for sustenance, rest and spiritual renewal. Green pastures… Continue reading Green Pastures and Still Waters →

“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;” (John 13:3)   Immediately after we see that Yeshua knew what was about to happen, He gets ready and begins to wash the feet of the disciples. (John 13:4-5) The almighty… Continue reading Sovereign God →

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in… Continue reading A Mind Set on Things Above →

I have God’s love poured into my heart by the Holy Spirit. God gives me spiritual gifts as He determines. His love never fails. All things are possible with God. No weapon formed against me will prosper. He grants that I will do exploits in His name and by His power within me.  This world… Continue reading A Believer, Part 2 →

Yeshua, Messiah had a three year Ministry on earth in which He revealed Father God in human form, words of life, deeds, signs and wonders, miracles, sacrifice, submission, resurrection, faith, the Gospel, grace, forgiveness and the reunion and reconciliation of humanity with God. One of His final acts was to impart the Holy Spirit to… Continue reading Ministry of the Holy Spirit →

“Destroy completely all the places on the high mountains, on the hills and under every spreading tree, where the nations you are dispossessing worship their gods. Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and burn their Asherah poles in the fire; cut down the idols of their gods and wipe out their names from… Continue reading Land Given by the Lord →

"Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works. Let your garments always be white, And let your head lack no oil. Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under… Continue reading A Merry Heart →

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good… All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” (1 Corinthians 12:7,11) The disciples of Yeshua were very different, even those that knew each other before knowing… Continue reading Forgiving Faith →

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.” (2 Corinthians 2:14)   The Holy Spirit is God’s presence on earth dwelling in every Believer. “…I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is… Continue reading Small Miracles →

"Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also… Continue reading Girding The Mind →