Purpose is powerful, more so than most ever consider, for in purpose we find meaning and a substance greater than ourselves. You may think about selfish purposes, but where purpose originates from us it never extends beyond ourself. No, a purpose must by definition transcend desire or motive because it is not limited to rationale… Continue reading Purpose and Power in Yeshua
Category: Theology
Connections
There is a battle waging over connections that exist, new connections and none at all. Everyone understands the significance of being connected whether it is in marriage or to one’s cell phone. There are a myriad of connections physical, emotional and spiritual, among these some are trivial or casual, others foundational and essential which each… Continue reading Connections
Submit to God, Resist the Devil
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble… Continue reading Submit to God, Resist the Devil
How Things Should Be
Our granddaughter, Hailey, was recently in a swimming competition. A pretty little girl about her age with a towel wrapped around her walked by, stopped and talked with her briefly while she sat in my lap. After the girl left I asked my granddaughter where she knew this girl from. She didn’t reply so I… Continue reading How Things Should Be
Our Trophies
“…Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.” Somewhere in the attic or basement are a few trophies from sports competition or achievement in some activity. It is nice to receive recognition and something everyone should experience, if possible.… Continue reading Our Trophies
Solutions and Truth
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21) Evil is growing all around, mainly in images, words and sounds coming from the father of lies, the prince of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient. (Ephesians 2:1-2) Each day seems to have… Continue reading Solutions and Truth
God is Literal
Consider how little meaning we attribute to the things we hear in the news, from our friends, co-workers and family. Some of us are worse than others in this regard, perhaps I’m in the eightieth percentile of those who discount, question, disregard, or absolutely ignore much of what I hear, depending on the source, topic,… Continue reading God is Literal
Resignation
The act of retiring or giving up a position should be the mark of a Believer, not necessarily as it pertains to work, but in one’s heart. For our life in Yeshua to be secure and complete we must embrace resignation of our ways and means in exchange for those of God. I don’t think… Continue reading Resignation
God in Every Minute
This day is the Lord’s, I will wait on Him and submit to Him. He speaks to His sheep and calls them by name. I saw a made-up word that got me thinking, “Churchless”. The Barnagroup has done some research and written a book entitled “Bowling Alone” which points out that only 23% of Churchless… Continue reading God in Every Minute
The God Factor
In the study of Cosmology, the origin of life in the Universe there is a small factor missing from every calculation. Einstein admitted it, as have others, but ignored it. In 1917, Einstein amended his 1915 general theory of relativity by adding no less than a “fudge factor” to his theory to account for the… Continue reading The God Factor
Foundations of Law
There are many tenets of law which safeguard justice, such as, laws are to apply to all equally; each case is judged on its own merits; justice has no favoritism as to an individual traits; the accused has a right to confront his accuser, and everyone is assumed innocent until proven guilty. There are more,… Continue reading Foundations of Law
Respect of God’s Work
“They have harps and lyres at their banquets, pipes and timbrels and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord, no respect for the work of his hands.” (Isaiah 5:12) God wants us to understand and wonder at His works, but what is His work? First, the Creation and our fellow… Continue reading Respect of God’s Work
Necessity of Joy
Are you unhappy, worried, oppressed, weighed down, or anxious? This is understandable and normal if you are not a Believer in Yeshua and a serious follower. Moreover, even Believers can fall under the oppression of the enemy from time to time. In Pilgrims Progress Christian and Hopeful became captive to the giant of Doubting Castle… Continue reading Necessity of Joy
A Bondservant of Christ
"Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him." I Corinthians 7:17 "Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom,… Continue reading A Bondservant of Christ
Message For Our Times
“Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear, he is the one you are to dread. He will be a holy place;… Continue reading Message For Our Times
The Prince of this World
“But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and… Continue reading The Prince of this World
Unbelief – Resisting God
Acts 3:1 Is an account of Peter and John miraculously healing a lame man by the name of Jesus. All the people were amazed, but Peter explains how and why it happened by recounting what had very recently happened to Jesus with scripture references which prophesied and explained what God was accomplishing through His Messiah,… Continue reading Unbelief – Resisting God
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, 'The two will become one… Continue reading The Temple of the Holy Spirit
God’s Offer
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. (2 Cor. 9:15) Everything of God illuminates in brilliance His divine Glory, Majesty and Supremacy. Even in the tragic School shooting three nine year old children and three sixty year old adults entered His eternal realm and for certain the children were met with a love that… Continue reading God’s Offer
Prayer Debriefing 12
Lord Yeshua, my heart is not stilled before you as it should be, threats and fears for my loved ones weigh heavy upon me. Yet, I know you are our hope and shield; your promises are firm as the stars above. You know all things and care for the small birds. Before I ask for… Continue reading Prayer Debriefing 12
Nature’s Force and Man’s
There are occasions when natures forces are set in particular position so as to cause unusual events and phenomenon. These are factually observed, but questionable as to their origin. For example, sometimes the clouds will be dark foreboding storms and rain, but just at sunrise the sunshine can illuminate underneath this vast layer of cloud… Continue reading Nature’s Force and Man’s
Your Heart and Mind
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:1-2) To set something is to fix it firmly in a particularly place. We set our art high upon the… Continue reading Your Heart and Mind
The Holy Spirit Speaks
"And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:11 "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived… Continue reading The Holy Spirit Speaks
Sin of Presumption
This is an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other uncertain ideas, with arrogance. In scripture we see many presumptions leveled at Yeshua as accusations, arguments and traps. When Yeshua was condemned to crucification the soldiers and those around made presumptive statements, such as, “He saved others;… Continue reading Sin of Presumption
Foreboding
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18) We can succumb to fear as it slowly creeps into our subconscious thoughts. God has promised to watch over and protect us. (Isaiah… Continue reading Foreboding
