I read about a boy named Ernest who lived in a village at the base of a mountain. On the face of the mountain, someone had carved the face of a man. That carving was referred to as the great stone face. According to legend, someone would one day appear who had all of the features of that great […]
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“Diligently Seeking the Lord”
In the Geneva Study Bible, we read in 2 Peter 1:5 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge.” Some of the newer translations use the phrase “make every effort.” It also means to act with urgency, zeal, and earnestness. Webster’s dictionary says that diligence is […]
“Making Disciples” Part III
This is our third focus on “Making Disciples” so the subject must be quite important. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus gave all of us the command and the commission — “Go, make disciples.” A disciple is an apprentice or learner. Jesus is the Master Discipleship Maker. We are His disciples if we have accepted Him as […]
“Making Disciples” Part II
This week I want to continue and share further the characteristics of a true disciple. A. A true disciple of Jesus Christ is willing to share his/her faith with others in open and honest fellowship. In 1 John 1:1-3, we read, “We proclaim to you the One who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard […]
“Growing Jubilee”
Is it possible for a church to experience growth during these tumultuous times? I would say ‘absolutely’ but it depends on the people. Recently I have been reading about Nehemiah and the contingency of people he took back to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall and restore the city. They faced many obstacles but in chapter […]
“Are You a Worrier?”
How are you handling the pandemic? Are you afraid that you are going to come down with COVID or one of its variants? I would imagine that most of us are concerned. I don’t think any of us want it to catch us. I was hospitalized with it in January 2021. Three months later I […]
“The Judgment Seat of Christ”
All mankind has several things in common, some good and some not so good. · All of us have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 · All of us need a Savior, and there is only one true Savior — Jesus Christ. John 14:6; Act 1:12 · All of us are facing death. […]
“This is our Time”
In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 we read “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of […]
“You Can Praise God in the Midst of a Storm”
Yes, you read that caption correctly — “You can praise God in the midst of a storm.” I think most of you will remember the Old Testament account of Jonah, the rebellious, run-away Prophet who wound up in the belly of a great fish that was prepared by God. (1:17) He was there for three […]
“The Lord is our Helper”
We all need help whether we realize it or not. There are some who need help, but for one reason or another, they will not admit it. What a shame, because real help is available. The writer of the book of Hebrews, in the closing chapter, gives some very important exhortations and other remarks. In […]
