In the "A Charlie Brown Christmas" television special Charlie Brown cannot get into the spirit of Christmas and eventually exclaims - "Can't anyone tell me what Christmas is about?" His little brother, Linus, says that he can tell him what Christmas is about. "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,… Continue reading What Christmas Is All About
Considering Life
Problems and trials large and small confront us in this life, how are we to consider and respond? "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature… Continue reading Considering Life
Heaven’s Society
People in heaven will have different blessings and rewards. It will not be like the British aristocracy or India's class society, but there will be many distinctions. Being closer to Yeshua will be a greater honor. Being a martyr will carry special honor. The past things of this world will be forgotten completely. (Rev. 21:4).… Continue reading Heaven’s Society
Believing Truth
Much sadness and hurt in this world derives from the belief that we are not loved. I say "belief" because the facts are often uncertain and our beliefs usually overrule the evidence, facts, and truth. As little children we became afraid of things, for example, a monster under our bed. This was supported by nothing… Continue reading Believing Truth
One Solitary Life
Nearly two thousand years ago in an obscure village, a child was born of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village where He worked as a carpenter until he was thirty. Then for three years He became an itinerant preacher. This Man never went to college or seminary. He never wrote a book.… Continue reading One Solitary Life
God’s Heart
We may not think of God having a heart like we do, but the Bible tells us He does. Just as we feel things deeply in our heart, so does God. After the creation we see that His heart was troubled with regret. "The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had… Continue reading God’s Heart
Rend Your Heart
" 'Even now,' declares the Lord, 'return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.' Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity." (Joel 2:12-13) This is… Continue reading Rend Your Heart
Preaching Reason
I have heard it said, "I don't like baths, who wants to sit in a tub in dirty water." This is one of those statements that sounds right and makes the speaker seem witty. I think a comedian may have popularized it. In fact, this statement is inaccurate. Have you ever rinsed a bowl or… Continue reading Preaching Reason
A Word of Encouragement
This was shared at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, author unknown. I am part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed". I have Holy Spirit Power. he dye has been cast. I've stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down,… Continue reading A Word of Encouragement
Sitting on a Cloud
The world mocks God by suggesting that everyone in Heaven sits around on clouds playing harps. Their suggestion is that it is more fun to carouse, get drunk and participate in sexual debauchery. In the movie, "Monty Pythons Search For the Holy Grail", they depict a very silly and impotent God situated in the clouds.… Continue reading Sitting on a Cloud
Do I Harbor Anger
God chose Jonah to carry His message to a particular people. Jonah ran from God. Today the proper technique is to ignore God and keep right on with what you are doing. God was merciful to Jonah and got his attention and surrender to God's will, but it took a giant fish/whale and three days… Continue reading Do I Harbor Anger
A Prayer From/To God
God is beyond our understanding in what He does. He accomplishes the impossible. What is more unfathomable and impossible than taking a killer who is opposed to God and making a devout believer of him. It requires transformation, making a new creation. This is part of the reason that we do not judge others. It… Continue reading A Prayer From/To God
Dilemma Solved
God demands perfection. There is little dispute with this premise, it seems to be self-validated. It is certainly taught by all major religions, apparently a God with lower standards would simply not be worthy of any religious service. This brings us to a human response - reject God altogether, promote existentialism, science, and equate theory… Continue reading Dilemma Solved
Speaking By Holy Spirit
What language does God speak? You may say that of the hearer, but what many bystanders heard as God spoke to Yeshua and Paul was thunder or unintelligible sound. (John 12:29; Acts 9:7). What language do we speak to God? Our own, you may say, but scriptures says God knows want we will say before… Continue reading Speaking By Holy Spirit
Leaders Good and Evil
Real leaders have insight, they stand up for the right and they can discern right from wrong. They are passionate and maintain self-control, which means they show emotion, but they are not controlled by it. They demonstrate humility and wisdom, without guile, real leaders need no politics. They have convictions and a foundation of faith… Continue reading Leaders Good and Evil
Everyday With Yeshua
The Holy Spirit is with us, but what does that mean in the natural and in the Spirit. God is Spirit and those who worship Him must do so in Spirit and truth. Praising God is right. God is worthy of all praise, therefore, praising Him is entirely appropriate.( Ps. 33:1). All creation praises Him.… Continue reading Everyday With Yeshua
A Balanced Position
I just started reading a book and it opened with a topic that I have heard many sermons on. The author describes one group of people who ignore the Holy Spirit and are focused on doctrine, proclaiming their interpretation on all points as correct. He characterizes the other group as people who ignore the Word… Continue reading A Balanced Position
Draw of the Law
If you get interested in Israel, what God is doing there today, and have a love for Israel, be careful that you don't go overboard. We all have practiced the saying, "If a little is good, a lot must be better." I've seen this in regard to Israel where people can't get enough Judaica and… Continue reading Draw of the Law
Waiting on the Lord
"I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning." (Ps. 130: 5-6). Americans don't want to wait, we want it now, generally. Fast food is not very good,… Continue reading Waiting on the Lord
Obtaining the Power of the Holy Sprit
"...because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given unto us." Romans 5:5. F. B. Meyer has said, "God does not fill with His Holy Spirit those who believe in the fullness of the Spirit, or those who desire Him, but those who obey Him." Corrie… Continue reading Obtaining the Power of the Holy Sprit
Fear Not
Last night I could not sleep and I realized that I was fearful. It was a subtle fear of uncertainty and anxiousness, a foreboding dread of something bad. I recalled Psalms 23, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,… Continue reading Fear Not
A Prophets Call
"Prepare the way for the Lord." To this day the cry of the prophet rings clear and loud in the wilderness of this world. "Make straight paths for Him". Calling for repentance and pointing the direct way to Messiah Yeshua and the salvation He brings. Those to whom this message is sent are wandering in… Continue reading A Prophets Call
The Forgotten
Stephen Paddock recently shocked the world when he gunned down defenseless attenders of a country music festival in Las Vegas. He killed 58 people and injured another 546. Pictures of Paddock have dominated the local and cable news stations for weeks. He joins the ranks of Omar Saddiqui Mateen, Seung-Hui Cho, Adam Lanza and several… Continue reading The Forgotten
Instruction in Sovereignty
God raises people to authority for His purposes. He works His will through them. He grants riches to some that they may know that He is the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name, for His good purposes toward Israel, His people, even though they don't acknowledge Him. He is God and… Continue reading Instruction in Sovereignty
Now and Later Part 3
Many drastic events can be projected with the acceleration of change. For example, a one world government, world War III and IV, break-through in energy storage and production, currency redesignation, catastrophic earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, weather events, etc. However, the greatest event in the world's future will be the return of Messiah Yeshua to earth. His… Continue reading Now and Later Part 3
