The Conservative Christian Apologist

The emergence of the state of Israel once again after almost two thousand years in exile, yet remaining an identifiable and distinct people, is a remarkable physical achievement, as well as the fulfillment of ancient Biblical prophecy with many spiritual connotations. In these most recent years the Church has become a great supporter of Israel… Continue reading Now and Later Part 2 →

For the past few years, there have been numerous shows and movies about Zombies.  The most prominent is AMC's, The Walking Dead, which is going on its 8th season.  When people die, they turn into a zombie-like, dead man walking, also known as a "Walker" and immediately start seeking to devour the "Living" people.  Like… Continue reading The Real Walking Dead →

There are two realms in reality, the physical and the Spiritual, the temporal and the eternal, the secular world and the Church.  God is Lord of all.  We have a physical body and a spirit.  This is simple, but also complex in all its ramifications.  The physical does not comprehend the spiritual with its senses,… Continue reading Now and Later Part I →

Why do I have this yearning to serve the Lord?  "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do… Continue reading Spiritual Acts →

The Apostle John said, "Jesus did many other things as well.  If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written." (John 21:25).  Many may consider this a figurative exaggeration by John. However, consider the depth of meaning that… Continue reading The Sum of All Things →

God made us so that we eat to live, so He made a world of food for us.  Yet, we are not like cattle or horses that graze the grass upon which they walk.  We eat at a table, generally and usually. When Yeshua fed the multitudes in the wilderness there were no tables, so… Continue reading The Table of the Lord →

"For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. " Proverbs 24:16.  Although this verse is primarily speaking about a just man falling into trouble rather than sin, it still has an application to Christians which commit "acts" of sin but confess them and then get… Continue reading Get Back Up →

An important thing I learned selling, is not to get satisfied.  This seems strange, perhaps wrong, but it is right in this context.  When you are selling, you have little control over actually making a sale, if you're honest in your self-appraisal.  So, when you make a sale or two or three or four in… Continue reading Don’t Get Satisfied →

My weakness and obscurity hide my true identity.  Like a plain blade of grass I blend into the vast lawn of humanity.  My true self is further concealed by the shadows of the great and powerful, caused as the light catches their image at angles to cast a tall and wide caricature of themselves.  I… Continue reading I Am Not Who I Seem →

God knows our thoughts. "You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.  You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.  Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely." (Ps. 139: 2-4). "Some men brought to him… Continue reading Thoughts – Part 2 →

One thing about getting older is that you have more history to think about and  more time to re-think it.  A coworker once explained to me that he felt he lived his life in his head thinking about things.  If your mind is not engaged in a particular activity, it will be filled with something.… Continue reading Thoughts – Part 1 →

Thomas was a disciple of Yeshua and one of the twelve apostles.  To many he is remembered as "Doubting Thomas", based on an event after Yeshua's resurrection.  "Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.  So the other disciples told him, 'We have seen the… Continue reading Thomas a Sign →

The Apostle Paul described life as a race and declared that he had finished his race with joy.  How can we, like Paul, finish our race - our life with joy? Run your race with your eye on the prize - don't compare your ministry to others.  As humans, our eyes can only focus in… Continue reading How to Finish the Race With Joy →

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.  But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." (Gal. 6:1). This scripture is deep in truth and power.  I'm reading "Total Forgiveness", by R.T. Kendall, which is an outstanding book so far.  In… Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness →

"...and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."… Continue reading A Fountain of Life →

"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 5:3.  "Poor in spirit" translated here literally means "to crouch or cower as one helpless."  In Galatians 4:9 it is translated "beggarly."  It is a humble spirit that all believers should have where they understand that only through God's grace can… Continue reading The Poor in Spirit →

I recalled the words of a song, by Children of the day, "New Life", that says, "I'm so glad you decided to turn your life over to Jesus. I'm so glad you decided to let Him in". The Lord talked a lot about His Children being in Him and He in us. "Here I am!… Continue reading Contrasting Actions →

What do we know of Isaac? He was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah in their old age. He was to be sacrificed by Abraham, but God intervened and provided a ram. He married Rebecca whom God selected and was the father of paternal twins Esau and Jacob. He was tricked into granting the… Continue reading Child of Promise →

All through the Bible we see Interactions with men initiated by God. God called Noah and Abraham, He blessed Issac abundantly, He gave promises to Jacob. God revealed Himself and conversed directly with Moses. God chose David as King and all the Prophets, giving them specific direction for the welfare of the people of Israel.… Continue reading God’s Initiative →

Yesterday, The Lord gave me a glimpse of heaven. A glimpse is enough to see and recognize but not to behold in fullness, it is only partial. I was driving down the highway and remembered someone's offense toward me; I didn't want this thought, so I prayed, Lord please forgive this person and remove this… Continue reading A Glimpse of Heaven →

"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast… Continue reading Ensure the Lampstand Remains →

This morning I was a little tired and distraught by a night of frustrating dreams. As I started the day, my mind turned to my duty and my desire, which seemed alike - how can I love others today. With uncertainty about how this was to be achieved came more questions regarding my capability and… Continue reading Ascribe to the Lord →

Where did we get this idea that God does not, nor will not, work within and upon His creation of which we are a part? Our physical senses are our primary connection to the world around us, but they are limited to the physical while God is Spirit. The interaction of God in this world… Continue reading Deception and Enlightenment →