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
The Sovereignty of God
"It would be foolish for us to expect that this work will meet with general approval. The trend of modern theology - if theology it can be called - is ever toward the Deification of the creature rather than the glorification of the Creator, and the leaven of present-day Rationalism is rapidly permeating the whole… Continue reading The Sovereignty of God
Fatherhood
In the 1950's there was a TV show entitled, "Father Knows Best". It was about a family who's children encountered various trials in their path toward adulthood and how this father was able to guide, advise, nurture, and/or assist his children on their journey. It is a show about family values from the perspective of… Continue reading Fatherhood
Fatherhood Interview
The following is an interview of the editor on the subject of fatherhood.: Question: This is a topic contrary to political correctness, some might say that it is irrelevant in today's society which champions all things feminine, single parenthood, gay parenting, and generally ignores the role of fathers. Yet, statistics stands… Continue reading Fatherhood Interview
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
Rescuing The Gospel
"Rescuing The Gospel" by Erwin Lutzer is a book about the Reformation. Lutzer was the senior pastor of Moody Church in Chicago for 36 years until retiring in 2016. The book focuses on Martin Luther who 500 years ago nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral in Germany which challenged the… Continue reading Rescuing The Gospel
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
Respect
I ran across a few articles on how women can unintentionally disrespect their husbands. It's important to everyone, butmen interpret respect as love, which has broader implications. The first article was very clearly based on scripture, the second made no reference to scripture or its underlying principles. Both had lists of actions that demonstrate or… Continue reading Respect
Federalism
The following is an interview with the Editor on the subject of Federalism: Question - I don't think it is taught or generally known that our "Federal" government refers to a unity or federation of independent sovereign states. The tenth amendment to the Constitution provides, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the… Continue reading Federalism
Asian Blight
In 1986 Varroa mites were introduced into the American bee population. These mites have destructive results in bee hives. The American population of bees has declined as much as fifty percent and continue to experience stress and decline from these blood sucking parasites. The mites came from Asia, where Asian bees are able to defend… Continue reading Asian Blight
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
Victory vs Winning
I was in the grocery store, a small place in the inner city. I noticed an old white man, well dressed and creeping along with the help of a walker. I was in one of two very long lines that seemed to barely move. I chatted briefly with the lady in front of me who… Continue reading Victory vs Winning
Racism Eliminated
It seems there is more talk today regarding ethnic division than ever, principally between Blacks and other ethnicities. Considering that slavery was abolished in 1865, Affirmative Action was started by an executive order in 1961, the civil rights act was enacted in 1964 eliminating segregation, what remains and how long will it take? Why is… Continue reading Racism Eliminated
Prophecy of What is Coming
Secular thinkers laugh at and mock Biblical prophecy. Yet, they make predictions and prognostications more than any. They only trust their scientists and see their knowledge and abilities as unlimited. For more than forty years they have predicted global warming, over-population, pandemics and every conceivable disaster that could be caused by man. They are false… Continue reading Prophecy of What is Coming
History of Distortion
We may be seeing a renewal of warped ideas promoting insanity. I don't see any historical gender confusion as we have today. Yes, Sodom was filled with perversion, but the forceful violence associated with it then is different than today's masquerade of normalcy. The Roman empire was given over to debauchery at its end, but… Continue reading History of Distortion
The Wisdom Drawn from Above
“At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, 'Ask! What shall I give you?' ” I Kings 3:5. Shortly after Solomon was made King God appeared to him and asked him what he desired. Solomon, acknowledging his inexperience, asked for wisdom, "an understanding heart", to judge the people,… Continue reading The Wisdom Drawn from Above
