THE MOST DEPENDABLE FRIEND
Have you heard the joke about the Lone Ranger and Tonto? The Lone Ranger and Tonto were surrounded by Indians on the warpath when the Lone Ranger asked Tonto in desperation, “What are we going to do now?” Tonto replied, “I don’t know about you Kemosahbee, but…” (raising his tomahawk and slapping his mouth) “Wo,Wo,Wo,Wo,Wo,Wo,Wo…” […]
MAKING A COMMITMENT TO DO SPIRITUALLY BETTER
We count every new year as a blessing and usually express our gratitude to God by offering him thanks. “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name” (Heb.13:15). While this is good, there is another way in which […]
MOVING INTO A NEW YEAR
As we move into the New Year, Lord willing (Jas.4:17), let’s do so spiritually. “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1Thess.5:16-18). REJOICE EVERMORE The overall continuous disposition of Christians should be joy. “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord” […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS
I love Christmas and celebrate it every year, but I stay away from the lies of Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful time that should be enjoyed with an understanding of right and wrong (Is.5:20; Jas.4:17). There are things that are right with Christmas and things that are wrong with it. Many believe Christmas is both […]
THE CHURCH OF REFUGE
In Numbers 35:9-34 and Joshua 20:1-9, after the conquest of Canaan, the Lord’s people were told to appoint six cities of refuge for the one who unintentionally slays someone without premeditation. If the manslayer made it to one of the cities, they would be safe, and a hearing would ensue to make sure their claim […]
What Are You Thankful For?
Thanksgiving Day until the New Year will have Americans concentrating on family, goodwill, and thanksgiving. It is this time of the year when most folk including Christians contemplate their numerous blessings. Although Christians should focus on these things year round, we too are overwhelmed with gratitude by this seasonal atmosphere of kindness and love. Our […]
YOU CAN’T BEAT GOD’S GIVING
In the immediate context of Psalms 96:7-9, worshiping and giving glory to God, the psalmist said to “…bring an offering, and come into his courts” (v.8). Every child of God should honor and praise God with their life through their words and actions. But they should also do so through their giving. “Honour the Lord […]
Gathered Into Thy Grave In Peace
King Josiah was only eight years old when he began to reign in Judah and he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord (2Kg.22:1-2). The book of the law was found in the house of God and read before the king. “And it came to pass, when the king had heard […]
ROLLING STONES GATHER NO MOSS
“Rolling stones gather no moss,” is an old saying describing people who do not have commitments and responsibilities because of being away so much. In a forest or river bed, green moss only grows on stones that have been there a while. Rolling stones gather no moss. I want to use this saying in another […]
What is Baptism For?
Baptism is For the Remission/Forgiveness of Sins. “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28; cf. Heb. 9:22). “And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: […]
