Happy Christmastime Friday, everyone– Am I a day late, or 364 days early, to wish you all a Merry Christmas? Because the birth of Jesus is an event we should really celebrate all year long. Inarguably it is a day that changed history, and also began the process to change the final destination of millions and millions of people. I…
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” [James 1:5] I always smile when I read this verse. “IF” anyone lacks wisdom? We all know a lot of smart, talented people, but I never met anyone who was completely wise in every…
This morning I want to talk about a couple of definitions. I’ve written several times before about a statement that the late, great Rev. Dr. Charles Stanley preached about regarding obedience. He stated that the definition of ‘partial obedience’ was–disobedience. For example, if God asked you to witness to three people, and you only talked to one or two, you…
Good morning everyone, In these divisive political times in our country, it is becoming difficult, if not impossible, to pass judgement on one side or the other. I know I read someplace: “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” But on the other hand, I have much less of a problem making commentary on some issues. You also have equal opportunity to…
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone During the course of Jesus’ three years of ministry on this earth, He performed miracles of all types. He healed the blind and the deaf. He healed many from debilitating disease. He caused the lame to walk again. But the most spectacular miracles He performed were when He brought the dead back to life: “When…
“Faith versus works.” Has anyone ever heard of this concept before? Perhaps I should ask, has anyone not heard of this concept before? I really, really hesitate to discuss this subject, because I don’t feel like I have a definitive answer to this conundrum. Nevertheless, what I don’t have a problem with is opening up a discussion about it, which means that…
Happy Friday Everyone For the first time ever, I believe, I feel the need to expound on one of my previous emails based on some comments I received. And please know that I LOVE it when readers push back on some point. It means that they are reading the email, thinking about it, perhaps providing a secondary interpretation, and forcing…
The Old Testament has no shortage of characters that can teach us a life-lesson, and today I want to look at Joseph, owner of the ‘coat of many colors’. He was considered his father’s favorite by his brothers, and he paid the price: “So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the…
The most powerful force in the universe is the Triune God-God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I know this because: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” [Genesis 1:1] “Through him (Jesus) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. [John 1:3] But I…
A couple of weeks ago, about two minutes after I saw the world leaders gathered in Egypt to sign peace agreements, a phrase (actually a portion of a verse from the Bible), came to my mind: “peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.” [Jeremiah 8:11b] Having no desire to be a ‘Debbie Downer’, I will have to admit…