Archive for May 2021

WORDS TO BE HEARD WITH OUR HEARTS 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take extra oil with them; 4 but the…

So, picking up from last time, can we assume that “soon” in the text* means soon in a way that should influence how we live – – or am I reading something into it? Am I taking things to extremes? When Elaine says “Supper will be ready soon,” it gives me a sense of anticipation…

MANY scriptures clearly communicate an urgency about the Church being prepared for our Lord’s return. It is presented as a life and death issue which profoundly shapes the Christ-follower’s life, but can we argue that we take it seriously?  Scripture’s use of the word “soon” is perplexing to an earth-bound mind and it’s easy to…

The Garden reflected the character of God, but since original sin our world portrays the character of its god of whom Jesus said, “He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar…

“WHAT IS TRUTH? I wish Jesus had answered Pilate’s question “What is truth?”*, but He had already said “I am the way, the truth and the life”* and that should be enough. God’s design of man and his universe is built on the foundation that He laid down. He predetermined how things would work in…

WHEN YOUR SINS – –“When your sins weigh heavily upon you, come to Me. Confess your wrongdoing, which I know all about before you say a word. Stay in the Light of My Presence, receiving forgiveness, cleansing, and healing. Remember that I have clothed you in My righteousness, so nothing can separate you from Me.…

The Lord Will Bless His People Ascribe to the Lord, sons of the mighty,Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name;Worship the Lord in holy attire. 3 The voice of the Lord is on the waters;The God of glory thunders,The Lord is over many waters.4 The voice of the Lord…

O taste and see that the LORD is good:  blessed is the man that trusteth in him.Psalm* And a highway will be there;it will be called the Way of Holiness;it will be for those who walk on that Way.The unclean will not journey on it;wicked fools will not go about on it.Isaiah* Blessed is the…

To My Friends in Distant LandsI hope you recognized the satire in the four “Jesus Survey” posts. Satire is the use of humor or exaggeration to expose foolishness, arrogance, or pretense, and possibly your culture doesn’t use that form of speech. We American Christians are intoxicated with the freedoms and opportunities that God entrusted to…

TO THE GRIEVING HEARTGod gave me this word for a sister whom I knew would be grieving and frustrated in response to recent posts.——————————————- FOR TODAYDear ______, you are truly a God-seeker. One with a pure and being-purified heart. Let there be no condemnation as you consider His call into further intimacy, but only humble…