“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” 1st John 5:13 GOD wants His adopted children to be assured, regarding their... Continue Reading →
Finding Joy in God’s Law: A Path to Spiritual Health
Blessed is the man who does not follow the path that leads to destruction, but rather, “…his delight is in the law of the LORD and in His Law, he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 Instead of pursuing a path of destruction as outlined in Psalm 1:1, man is blessed when he finds joy... Continue Reading →
Choosing Peace (A Path of Strength)
When we choose not to respond with aggression or anger, we show great strength. We have chosen peace over chaos. Sometimes there are battles to fight, but more times than not, there is a path of peace that we may take. We just have to swallow our pride and choose it. Be sure the battle... Continue Reading →
The Biblical Bond of Marriage (One Flesh)
“…Adam gave names to all cattle, the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found a help meet for him. The LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept. The LORD took one of his ribs and closed up the... Continue Reading →
Jesus’ Mission: Deliverance and Service
In Mark 1, after the calling of Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John, Jesus along with His disciples went to Capernaum. Immediately, on the Sabbath entering the synagogue, He taught. Many who heard Him were amazed as He taught with authority. In addition to His influential teaching, Jesus rebuked an unclean spirit who possessed a man,... Continue Reading →
“Avoiding the Seat of the Scornful”
Blessed is the man who…. “..does not sit in the seat of the scornful…” Psalm 1:1 Some of the words used in the definitions of sit and seat from Strongs Hebrew and Greek Dictionary are marriage, habitation, assembly, dwell, and remain, among others. These words speak of permanency. The scornful are those who mock and... Continue Reading →
Choosing Life: Do Not Stand in the Way of the Sinner
Blessed is the man who…. “..stands not in the path of sinners…” Psalm 1:1 “Standing in the way of…” or (Path of) is to pursue and continue in a course of life or mode of action. Blessed is the man who does not continue in a course of life or the actions of sinners. The... Continue Reading →
The Blessings of Ignoring Ungodly Advice
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly…” Psalm 1:1 Who or what is our guide book for life? What advice are we receiving and who are we listening to? The Psalmist declares one blessed who does not make choices based on the advice of the ungodly. The word for... Continue Reading →
Understanding Repentance: From Thinking to Action
“Hearing and acknowledging the truth only helps when it yields change.” Repentance is often spoken of as turning from sin and that is certainly true. But, before the act of turning will happen, there must first be a change of mind. Repent- metanoeō- to think differently or afterwards, that is, reconsider (morally to feel compunction):... Continue Reading →
Overcoming the World with Faith in Jesus
“Be of good cheer, I (Jesus) have overcome the world…” (John 16:33) Those who are born again, overcome the world. (1st John 5:4) The work Jesus would do—and has now done—as the only begotten born of God, provided what we needed to overcome the world and find peace. The world can chew us up, spit... Continue Reading →
