I was reminded of several interrelated things today. First, I was sad that an irresistible swarm of cabbage leave worms attacked and consumed every leaf of Kale and Turnip greens in my garden. I have bees, so I could not fight them with insecticide and organic methods were useless against such a horde. Then I considered… Continue reading Efforts and Grace
Antithesis Significance
"If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ...." Martin Luther. I was listening to a discussion of purpose and meaning. One party suggested that he… Continue reading Antithesis Significance
Our God
"Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the Lord their God had sent him. And the people feared the Lord. Then Haggai, the messenger of… Continue reading Our God
A Day as a Thousand Years
Scripture says, "By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." (2… Continue reading A Day as a Thousand Years
Anger Rising
We are made in the image of God; not that we are equal or just like God, but we favor him. One aspect we share is the emotion of anger. God was angry with Israel. "Remember this and never forget how you aroused the anger of the Lord your God in the wilderness. From the… Continue reading Anger Rising
Yeshua’s Church
This is a sad truth, in history there have been churches that accepted tyranny, evil, and wickedness in opposition to Yeshua. Apostate refers to a person or group who renounces a religious belief. The teaching of Yeshua should be accepted by His followers, to side with the world's beliefs rather than God's word is to… Continue reading Yeshua’s Church
Future Automotive Design
The release of the newest automobile had been kept secret, just like a weapons development project, top secret. Though there was an industry of speculation, it was not fed by hints, leaks or anything, but imagination and history. The transformation of automobile design started with the abandonment of historical evolutionary processes, where each new release… Continue reading Future Automotive Design
Israel’s Awakening
"'This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When I gather the people of Israel from the nations where they have been scattered, I will be proved holy through them in the sight of the nations. Then they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob. They will live there in… Continue reading Israel’s Awakening
Reconciled By Christ
"And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the… Continue reading Reconciled By Christ
Kingdom Preparation
This is our duty to prepare ourselves for readiness, though our role is limited in the greater ongoing preparation in heaven. Yeshua said, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:3) What… Continue reading Kingdom Preparation
Chernobyl and Lies
It seems that some of the best movies are knockoffs or inspired by documentaries of the same events, consider: - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood vs Want You Be My Neighbor - Captain Phillips vs Pirates of Somalia - Sully vs Miracle Landing on the Hudson - Ford vs. Ferrari vs The 24 Hour… Continue reading Chernobyl and Lies
Media Credibility
CBS, the producer of 60 Minutes, has a history of lies, distortion and fraud. The President's interview with Leslie Stahl is the latest example. Fortunately, for Trump, he had a full uncut version exposing the bias and evil intent, masked as ignorance, of the 60 Minutes producers. All one has to do is realize that… Continue reading Media Credibility
Accepting the Word
Most religions have professional clergy that facilitate the requirements of the religion to the common people. In Judaism the priest offered the sacrifices that covered sins. The eastern religions have priests that serve a similar role. In some Christian sects a priest is necessary to absolve sins and administer sacraments. However, the Bible teaches that… Continue reading Accepting the Word
You’re Fired
Donald Trump made this phrase popular on his TV show, "The Apprentice." Each week contestants would compete with others on teams or individually till only one champion remained and was hired as an apprentice by Trump's Company. The major point of interest to the audience was who would be fired and why. Mr. Trump and… Continue reading You’re Fired
With Faith
My grandson told me that he had to make a Medieval shield in an upcoming school assignment. He could draw one on poster board and cut it out or if he could make one out of wood or metal he would earn creativity points that were up to fifty percent of the grade. He asked,… Continue reading With Faith
The Dallas Statement
The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel (or the Dallas Statement) is a statement of faith, drafted in the summer of 2018 in Dallas, TX by a group of evangelicals led by John MacArthur, in response to how certain evangelicals have drifted away from the Christian Gospel towards a social gospel, the latter being… Continue reading The Dallas Statement
The Perfect You
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." (Psalm 139: 14). Scripture acknowledges the wonder creator God incorporated into the human being. Even so, our fallen human nature in this fallen world full of corruption is far from perfect. Mankind's legacy on earth is… Continue reading The Perfect You
Emotional Beings
I have a granddaughter with a face of a thousand expressions each one with meaning, emotion like a complete table of emoges. Scripture reminds us the we are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Ps. 139: 14). "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath… Continue reading Emotional Beings
God The Father
"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as… Continue reading God The Father
World In Decline
It is quite easy to observe the decline of this world's system. It can be quite interesting to remark and analyze the nuances of its encroachment and outright attack upon truth and righteousness. I have written about certain of these aspects, but lately, I've been convicted regarding the virtue of such pursuits. As American citizens… Continue reading World In Decline
Love’s View
At one time or another we picture God as far away in heaven viewing down upon the earth as though it is an insignificant speck in creation. God is high and lifted up ruler above all, but He demonstrated His true nature of love through Yeshua. "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider… Continue reading Love’s View
Humility
This is the most powerful state of being for the Believer. It is the key to unlock the door of God's will. Yeshua took on the form of a servant and humbled himself. He taught us, "The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who… Continue reading Humility
Message to the Nations
This message is for people of all nations, but most importantly to those who are smaller or struggling. Your national identity is from God. (Acts 17: 26). "All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs… Continue reading Message to the Nations
God On Earth
"Walk about Zion, go around her, count her towers, consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you my tell of them to the next generation. For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end." (Psalm 48: 12-14). God is present among His people and… Continue reading God On Earth
What the Bible Says
I was visiting my ninety-seven year old father-in-law and he was telling me about the old man who was cutting his lawn at that time. He interjected, "He speaks in Jibber-jabber." I paused offering a quizzical expression, to which he added, "We used to call them Holy Rollers." I just said, "Oh", as there are… Continue reading What the Bible Says
