Easter: Are We, like Mary, Focused on “the Good Part”?

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and […]

January: A Time to Look Back, a Time to Look Forward

“Let Us Examine and Probe Our Ways” Lamentations 3:40-41 NASB Have you ever thought about why January is called January? I remember being taught about the origins of the names of the months long ago, of course exactly when is lost in the mists of my mind. [And most likely filed under “Misc.”]   Upon […]

Identity Theft 5: 14+ Ways to Prevent the Theft of Your Spiritual Identity

Now that the Theft of your Christian Identity has been discovered, and your Spiritual Identity has been recovered, the next question is Q: How can the Theft of Your Christian Identity be Prevented? The answer (like for preventing Personal Identity Theft) is A: Be Proactive! It has been said that “The best offense is a […]

Why Does Discipleship Matter?

Why Does Discipleship Matter? The Short Answer or The Long Answer? Both right here.

Everything Changes, Except Change

    It’s been said, “Nothing is certain, except Death and Taxes.”   I say, “Nothing is certain, except Death, Taxes, and CHANGE.”     Everything Changes, Except Change   Life is always changing.  Change is the sign of living, or dying.  Change is growth, or entropy.  Change is integral with life.      Change […]

Do You Have An Enduring Faith?

  The Great Commission and Discipleship   What is the Faith you want? Is this the Faith you have? 3 Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all […]

Transforming Faith and Works in the Power of the Spirit – 8

      “Let Us Pray”         Some people speak eloquent prayers. With just the right words. Flowing from one request to another, smoothly, easily. Exquisite phrases. Awesome praises.       Surely God hears such fine praying.         Others say, “Isn’t prayer something that comes naturally?  It’s just […]

The Battle for Your Life: The Armor of God – Part 8

  Do you have Faith? Have you ever thought about faith as a defense against satan?   Well, guess what… It is!   The Shield of Faith   16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. […]