Category Archives: Blessings

Despising God’s Word? Skip Church!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

In 2nd Chronicles 36:16, Israel “despised” the words of the God’s messengers, whom they “mocked.” They thought little of, took little thought for, and otherwise diminished the importance of God’s Word in their lives. The Israelite nation in Nehemiah Chapter … Continue reading →

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The Selfish Laodecian Church

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

The church at Philadelphia was giving church bent toward ministry to others: 1. They had a little strength, but willingly offered themselves. 2. They were open to and relied on God’s wisdom to make the best use of what little … Continue reading →

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The Church at Philadelphia

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

  In Ephesians 5:23 we find comparisons between the way the church hierarchy is constructed by God and how the family is constructed by God. Christ is the Head of the Church. The father is the head of the home. … Continue reading →

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Eliminating Needless Stress

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Stress!!!  We laugh about it to ourselves and to our closest friends.  Some people actually brag about their stress as though it were a badge of honor.  Some people will even squabble with each other over who has the most … Continue reading →

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Beware the “ites” of March

Posted on March 4, 2017 by

Sanctification is both a passive act done by God and an active endeavor done by us, in concert with God’s assistance.  The passive act of sanctification is done by God at the moment of salvation.  This is the Greek term … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2017…Goodbye 2016

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Welcome to 2017.  The New Year holds so much promise to so many people every year.  We say things like, “It’s a new start.”  Or we say things like, “It’s a clean slate.”  For some reason we look at the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Respect

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

Some people may disagree with my position on this, but I believe that respect, in most circumstances should be an automatic thing and not something that has to be “earned.”  I’m talking especially about those whom God has put over … Continue reading →

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