Life can be very draining. The most ordinary things can weigh us down. Recently, I tried to drop a pair of slacks off at the cleaners at 9:00 AM. They didn’t open until 10:00 AM. I tried two days later only to find the place closed on that day, due to lack of business. I […]
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“Fulfilling God’s Purpose for our Lives”
I just saw Rick Warren recently promoting what I believe is a new book he has written entitled, “Why in The World Am I Here?” That is a good question – Why does God save us and invite us into an intimate relationship with Himself? Are we just to mark time until He sends for […]
“The Importance of Obedience”
In John 2:1-12 we read of the first miracle that Jesus accomplished as He was beginning His ministry. He and His disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Cana was located about eight miles northeast of Nazareth, His hometown. We are told that his mother was also at the wedding. Weddings are […]
“Getting Things into Perspective Through Prayer”
Have you ever noticed that the higher we rise the clearer things below become? That is one of the reasons I have always enjoyed being up on a plane. Things below look so orderly and even peaceful. In Luke 9 we read of Jesus taking Peter, James, and John with Him up on a mountain […]
“Mountaintop Privileges”
In Genesis 8:1 we read “Then God remembered Noah …” I don’t know about you, but I find those words very encouraging. Just as God remembered Noah and his family in the ark, resting upon the floodwaters, He remembers you and me as well. He will never forget us. In verse 5 we read “And […]
“The National Day of Prayer”
On January 25th, 1988, the United States Congress declared the first Thursday of each May to be recognized as a National Day of Prayer. “Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, the joint resolution entitled ‘Joint Resolution to provide for setting aside […]
“Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness” II
In the previous meditation on the Be-attitudes, we mentioned that the one in Matthew 5:6 is central to the others. The first three outlines for us the way to experience our hunger and thirst for righteousness to be satisfied. Now the remaining Be-attitudes point back to the one in Matthew 5:6. And give evidence that […]
“Why Church Membership?”
We will be having a class for those wanting to become members of Jubilee on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 9 AM. The class will last about one hour. These are usually some of the most exciting times. If you have never become a member of Jubilee, I want to give you several reasons why […]
“Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness” Part I
In Matthew 5:1-12, we have a series of teachings given by our LORD, referred to as the ‘Beatitudes.’ Right in the middle of these teachings, in verse 6 we read – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” It’s interesting to note that the beatitudes preceding this verse point […]
“Resisting the Devil”
James 4:7-10 is a powerful passage of scripture. Let me share it with you. “Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you doubleminded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let […]
