Posts made in August, 2023

Remember The Good, Not The Bad “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands.” Psalm 143:5, NKJV I often think about the past and how good God has been to me. He has helped me through many difficult times and situations. Had it not been for God, I could not have made it through. If I face difficult times in the future, there is no doubt in my mind that God will be there for me. Has He been...

The Body We Will Be Happy With “who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body…………………..Philippians 3:21, NKJV A billion dollar industry in America is an industry that would help us transform our bodies into the “perfect” body. That industry includes diet food, books, diet supplements, gyms, exercise equipment, and many other items that will help us in this body transformation. We may be somewhat...

Humbled By His Birth “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:1-3, NKJV This is the first of the “Beatitudes” that Jesus taught in Matthew 5. Each one of the beatitudes contains three parts. First, the pronouncement of the state of being...

Three Steps In Defeating The Devil “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…” James 4:7-8, NKJV Most Christians are well aware of the term “Spiritual Warfare”. I have taught on the subject numerous times, myself. The concept of spiritual warfare can be traced all the way back to the garden of Eden. It can be followed through the bible right up to the book of...

Always Take The High Road “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-20, NKJV What is this verse referring to when it speaks of “the wrath of man”? The wrath of man phrase refers to man lashing out in anger to get even with someone or to lash out and hurt someone. Those actions are usually in retaliation for a...