GOD’S promised rest is an eternal one. While this is ultimately realized in heaven, we can begin to experience the peace that comes with that rest here on earth. Ironically, we may experience it the most when things are the most chaotic. Feeling restful during times of unrest can only be a reality when we... Continue Reading →
Eternal Treasures: Investing Beyond Earthly Wealth
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be... Continue Reading →
Why the Gospel is Timeless Breaking News
When a news outlet feels that something is important enough to interrupt regular programming it is called breaking news. This isnews about an event that has just happened and perhaps is still in progress. It may be a weather-related situation where safety is being threatened. Perhaps something tragic has happened and the newscast wants to... Continue Reading →
True Worship May Require Leaving Everything Behind
2nd Chronicles 11:13-17 King Jeroboam of the Northern ten tribes of Israel, failed to trust GOD, and consequently led many of GOD’S people down a path of destruction. He set up golden calves in Dan and Bethel. Scripture says, “…this thing became a sin, for the people went to worship before the one as far... Continue Reading →
The Dangers of Compromising Biblical Truth for Unity
"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 Representatives from various churches who may place themselves under the umbrella of Christianity, gathering to promote unity is a worthwhile initiative if built upon the foundation of adhering... Continue Reading →
When GOD Speaks Pride Falls
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace.” (Proverbs 11:2) Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon was the supreme ruler among men of His generation. Even though he had witnessed GOD’s power and was warned from Daniel’s interpretation of his dream, he made a very foolish statement. "Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal... Continue Reading →
GOD’S strength exposes man’s weakness…
“The LORD is in His holy temple, The LORD's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.” Psalm 11:4 (NKJV) “The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 (NKJV) The idea of a throne signifies dominion. Earthly kings may reign with... Continue Reading →
Finding Our Forever Home: A Pilgrim’s Hope in Scripture
Scripture speaks of being a sojourner or pilgrim. Technically everyone is a pilgrim on this earth, whether we live that way or not is another matter. Regardless of how we feel about God, or what we believe about Him, no one will remain here forever. We can choose to dismiss GOD’S word, doubt His faithfulness... Continue Reading →
The Gospel Scheme: A Call to Godliness and Conduct
“…the LORD is not slack concerning his promises as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2nd Peter 3:9 To those questioning the LORD’S promise of His coming, Peter informs his readers that the LORD is faithful, yet delays, because He does... Continue Reading →
Forgiven Sins: A Path to Spiritual Freedom
GOD is not willing that any should perish but that all come to repentance. (2nd Peter 3:9) What a blessing it is to know that our Creator wants an eternal relationship with us. His desire for us is that we be saved, however, He will not force us. He has given us freedom of choice.... Continue Reading →
