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
Category: Theology
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
Thanksgiving Day
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. I Chronicles 16:34. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:18. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day
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
A Future Without Condemnation
“For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.” I John 3:20-21. “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according… Continue reading A Future Without Condemnation
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
Love People More Than God?
“Love God, Love People More” is a new phrase popping up on T-shirts and bumper stickers everywhere. Emphasis is added on the word MORE as folks proudly boast this meaningful life lesson. Actually, their words are belittling to God and His Word. This phrase wreaks of humanism and self-righteousness. Once again, people think they… Continue reading Love People More Than God?
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
Taking Thoughts Captive
"Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." Romans 12:2. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty… Continue reading Taking Thoughts Captive
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
Mind Your Own Business
I was an adolescent when I was listening to my Mother and Father commending a practice seen in our friend and pastor. They agreed that he never spoke about a third party and this way avoided gossip, inappropriate disclosure, and presumption. Somehow, hearing that conversation impacted me deeply, so I decided to implement this practice.… Continue reading Mind Your Own Business
Disappointment
This is the most crushing weight of emotion, to be let down, frustrated from things that seem vital. It could be an appointment or a promise or an event associated with much preparation or anticipation. There is quite a lot of it about in life. Regarding property, we take measures to avoid it with warranties… Continue reading Disappointment
Branding
This is a hot topic in the business world where companies spend millions developing or buying a brand. Brand loyalty waxes and wains like the moon, but there still is a significant number of people who trust brands such that their loyalty generates sales. Even the most skeptical people can name a product brand in… Continue reading Branding
Press On
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to… Continue reading Press On
The Story you Can’t Put Down
It starts with a hook that catches your attention and plants some interest. It's a fast story that starts without any but the necessary elements, and the background is added along the way, unfolding like the scenery from a train window. Understanding of the characters is explained by their behavior and interactions more than directly,… Continue reading The Story you Can’t Put Down
The Beauty of the Lord
Songs are sung about the beauty of those we love. It is natural and appropriate, but it is mysterious and not connected with the qualities of one's appearance, such as the symmetry of their features, the coloring or quality of their skin, hair or eyes. Yes, these things do generally give a person appeal, particularly… Continue reading The Beauty of the Lord
Labor in the Lord
My daughter-in-laws father, who is now retired, was sharing about his work and the confrontations that were regularly a part of it. He recalled a meeting with government officials on behalf of his client where the statutes governing property use, improvement, and modification were at issue. In this instance the flood plane was involved, but… Continue reading Labor in the Lord
Holding God’s Hand
"This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” I John 1:5. “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you… Continue reading Holding God’s Hand
Names Have Meaning
In Heaven you get a new name and it is written on you. Apparently some in heaven get a name tag to wear on their person. Yeshua/Holy Spirit tells the Angel of the church in Philadelphia to write, "The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never… Continue reading Names Have Meaning
