"So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me,… Continue reading Thorn in the Flesh
Category: Theology
God’s Way
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6) “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:2) “Do to others as you would have them do… Continue reading God’s Way
Spiritual Truth
You may be going about your business, doing your best and hoping for good, but there is a lot of opposition to the truth. We can’t see air, but it surrounds us and fills us with life-giving breath. In the same way the Spiritual dimension is there before your feet, saturating all reality. God causes… Continue reading Spiritual Truth
Revile Not
"For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For… Continue reading Revile Not
Tedium’s Source and Worth
I was playing and working with my four year old granddaughter in a pre-school workbook we had. She was coloring and drawing, learning colors and hand dexterity, shape names, copying letters, associating things with seasons and I don’t know what else, but some of it seemed very tedious. I questioned its inclusion for a moment… Continue reading Tedium’s Source and Worth
When Yeshua Comes to Town
“Those tending the pigs ran off, went into the town and reported all this, including what had happened to the demon-possessed men. Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.” (Matt 8:33-34) What could be worse than pleading for God (in… Continue reading When Yeshua Comes to Town
Distinctions
“…put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.” (Colossians 3:10-11) In the family of God there is no national origin, distinction of religious… Continue reading Distinctions
Anxiety
Are you conscious that God is aware of everything that concerns you? You may quickly reply, “God knows everything.” The paramount question to each of us is, “Can we rely upon His help and love?” Consider all the variables, constraints, alternatives and possibilities which relate to this life, God’s purposes and what is best. With… Continue reading Anxiety
Bondage to Infirmity
“and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately… Continue reading Bondage to Infirmity
Covid Censorship
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana recently blocked numerous federal agencies and the White House from collaborating with social-media companies and third-party groups to censor speech. The judge noted that this is “the most massive attack against free speech in United States’ history,” that the Biden administration has “blatantly ignored… Continue reading Covid Censorship
Believer’s Requirements and the Future
“It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.” (Acts 15:28-29) New Believers from… Continue reading Believer’s Requirements and the Future
The Just Shall Live By Faith
"Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith." Habakkuk 2:4 "For in it [the gospel] the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith.' " Romans 1:17 "But that no one is justified by… Continue reading The Just Shall Live By Faith
Prayer Debriefing
Holy Spirit I submit to you and ask that your people find rest in your peace. “When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” (Proverbs 16:7) This is my prayer for your children, release forgiveness and good thoughts from us to our enemies; show us your… Continue reading Prayer Debriefing
Another Brick in the Wall
This is a metaphor for something made up of smaller pieces. My grandson is just now with his family at Lego world as he enjoys building with Legos, small pieces that fit together to form different objects. Scientists refer to each successive discovery as another piece of our collective wall of scientific knowledge. I wonder… Continue reading Another Brick in the Wall
Conquer the Enemy Through Faith
"When the people of Israel cried out to the Lord on account of the Midianites, the Lord sent a prophet to the people of Israel. And he said to them, '"Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I led you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of slavery...." And I… Continue reading Conquer the Enemy Through Faith
Modern Decline and Centuries Rising
The paradox of modernism’s general public assumption is far different than its reality as per design. “Modernism explicitly rejected the ideology of realism and made use of the works of the past by the employment of reprise, incorporation, rewriting, recapitulation, revision and parody. Modernism also rejected the certainty of Enlightenment thinking, and many modernists also… Continue reading Modern Decline and Centuries Rising
Mind Control
The enemy seeks to control your mind and thoughts, even to a very small degree. This is one reason images are so important to his evil schemes, they effectively plant thoughts. Like the old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” because they convey ideas, desires, messages without words and can subtly plant a… Continue reading Mind Control
The King of Glory
“Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” (Psalms 118:15) We are in the midst of a spiritual battle in America. The LBGTQ group in parade chanted their motto, “…we are coming for your children.” No more needs to be said about the… Continue reading The King of Glory
Divine Healing
This is a topic of considerable dispute among Christian’s. The Bible is clear that we are to ask God for healing. (James 5:14-16; Luke 9:2; 1 Cor. 12:9,11; Mark 11:24-25) When Yeshua was on earth a significant portion of His ministry involved healing the sick, infirmed, and diseased. He also cast out demons frequently. The scope… Continue reading Divine Healing
An Undivided Heart
“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” (Psalms 86:11) David was a man after God’s own heart. (Acts 13:22; 1 Sam. 13:14) This meant that David would obey God’s instructions, unlike Saul who ignored and reinterpreted them. Nevertheless, David… Continue reading An Undivided Heart
Purpose and Power in Yeshua
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
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
