“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” (1 Peter 3:3-4) This world is full of… Continue reading Beautiful Women
Spiritual Reality
“So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there… Continue reading Spiritual Reality
Awakening
There is an awakening to God’s Holy Spirit rising today. There is also resistance from the usual sources and even religious men, some of whom are believers. (Gal. 2:3-6) The same rebellious fallen human nature exists in everyone, but Yeshua has and continues to overcome. (Rom. 8:7) Are we willing to turn away from our… Continue reading Awakening
Setting Forth Truth
Zuckerberg is testifying publicly again to the acts of imbedded FBI agents censoring speech. These agents must be deposed to identify the chain of command for their illegal actions and everyone must be held to account. The Administration of Joe Biden has committed many egregious offenses and crimes without authority under American law and in… Continue reading Setting Forth Truth
Kingly Acts
The founders of America were disgusted with a Monarchy and wanted no more edicts against their God given liberties; Arbitrary taxes against certain portions of the country; Manipulation of commerce and free trade; Overriding individual privacy and property rights by government agents; Unequal or no representation in parliament and no voice against grievances. The King… Continue reading Kingly Acts
Dante’s Inferno – Circles Six Through Nine
"Dante's Inferno" authored by Dante Alighieri is a 14th-century narrative poem describing the journey of a fictionalized version of Dante himself through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It is widely considered the pre-eminent work in Italian literature and one of the greatest works of Western literature. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine concentric… Continue reading Dante’s Inferno – Circles Six Through Nine
Divine Relationship
“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.”… Continue reading Divine Relationship
The Landscape of Blessing
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” (Luke 6:22-23) It seemed to… Continue reading The Landscape of Blessing
The Believer’s Riches
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and… Continue reading The Believer’s Riches
Dante’s Inferno – Circles Two Through Five
"Dante's Inferno" authored by Dante Alighieri is a 14th-century narrative poem describing the journey of a fictionalized version of Dante himself through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It is widely considered the pre-eminent work in Italian literature and one of the greatest works of Western literature. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine concentric… Continue reading Dante’s Inferno – Circles Two Through Five
Bad Memories
The past is replete with bad thoughts, memories of failures, unjust acts, attacks, lies, betrayal, false accusation, and both physical and emotional pain. These memories we bury in forgetfulness, if possible, because we can not resolve them in our conscience and rational mind and they are too unpleasant to carry about or even recall. When,… Continue reading Bad Memories
Dante’s Inferno – Vestibule and First Circle
"Dante's Inferno" authored by Dante Alighieri is a 14th-century narrative poem describing the journey of a fictionalized version of Dante himself through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It is widely considered the pre-eminent work in Italian literature and one of the greatest works of Western literature. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine concentric… Continue reading Dante’s Inferno – Vestibule and First Circle
Strength to Strength
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.” (Psalms 84:5-7) We are surrounded… Continue reading Strength to Strength
The Potter and the Clay
"So when evening had come, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, ‘Call the laborers and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first.’ And when those came who were hired about the eleventh hour, they each received a denarius. But when the first came, they supposed that they would… Continue reading The Potter and the Clay
Look at the Animals
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” (Psalms 32:8-9) Even… Continue reading Look at the Animals
Coup Trifecta
The American Coup of 2020 had three offensive weapons to destroy traditional America: Political (Government/Biden), Propaganda (Media/Tech Oligarchs) and Ideological (Woke, Socialistic, DEI). Just as Israel faced war upon three fronts with three adversaries, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi, each a surrogate of others, so too America was battling three surrogates of its internal adversary. The lab… Continue reading Coup Trifecta
Firebrand
““I overthrew some of you as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. You were like a burning stick [Firebrand] snatched from the fire, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord. “Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your… Continue reading Firebrand
Paradise Lost
"Paradise Lost" is Christian epic poem written by John Milton in the 17th Century. It retells the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, exploring profound theological themes with rich poetic language and grandeur befitting an epic narrative. It feels in details of the fall not given in… Continue reading Paradise Lost
Family of God
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” (Ephesians 3:12-15)… Continue reading Family of God
History’s Lesson
There was a time in history that is similar to today. It is told in the book of Esther. It was a difficult time for God’s people dispersed throughout the world. The enemy of the Jews was hell-bent on their destruction. The multinational ruler was susceptible to unverified suggestions made by antisemitic agents in high… Continue reading History’s Lesson
King Yeshua
“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.” (Revelation… Continue reading King Yeshua
Favorite Fruit
“down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” (Revelation 22:2) To say I have a favorite fruit makes no… Continue reading Favorite Fruit
Pure in Heart
"Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart." Psalm 24:3-4 "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the… Continue reading Pure in Heart
Righteous Harvest
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 9:10) There is a harvest of a crop, the consequence that righteousness produces within us as Believers. It is by faith and love working… Continue reading Righteous Harvest
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is believed to have been based on St. Nicholas, a 4th-century clergy in the Mediterranean port city of Myra, part of modern-day Turkey. It is said that St. Nicholas gave away all his wealth to help the poor and the sick. By the Middle Ages in the Netherlands, the Feast of Sinterklaas in early… Continue reading Santa Claus
