Are we more concerned with the praise of man or the praise of GOD? If we preoccupy ourselves with self promotion and worrying about what others think, we will miss the mark in being what GOD wants us to be. I have found true satisfaction in self-sacrifice. There is a genuine sense of peace that... Continue Reading →

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers’ temptations, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” (James 1:2-4) By allowing patience to have its perfect work, one will find themselves lacking nothing. Yet,... Continue Reading →

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38 Regarding this verse, many suggest that repentance is the key to forgiveness and not baptism. I agree that repentance... Continue Reading →

In Mark 7 the disciples of Jesus did not hold to the traditions of the elders, bringing condemnation upon themselves by the Pharisees. The Pharisees asked Jesus in V5 "Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?" NKJV They were not scolding them for... Continue Reading →

"Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" John 6:5 Jesus asked this question of Philip regarding the great multitude that stood before them. Jesus knew what He would do, scripture tells us that He said this to test them. Phillip answered,"Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient that every one of them... Continue Reading →

While in Capernaum, Jesus encountered a paralytic who was lowered through a roof of the house He was in. Rather than initially healing this man physically, our LORD said, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” (Matthew 9:2) Many of the Scribes reasoned within their heart that Jesus was guilty of blasphemy.... Continue Reading →

“…some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.” Mark 4:7 “Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke... Continue Reading →

“Now when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever. So, He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 How do we respond to the healing power of Jesus? In this context the healing was physical, Peter’s mother-in-law... Continue Reading →

“Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture.” Luke 8:6 “But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.” Luke... Continue Reading →