Posts made in August, 2024

The Great American Struggle “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears…” 2 Timothy 4:4, NKJV I could easily speak this morning about several concerns that seem to add to and intensify “The Great American Struggle”. However, I will speak to only one concern that seems to fuel many issues that our...

Our Great Challenge “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love…” John 15:10, NKJV God accepts who we are, how we are and where we are, but at the same time, He challenges us to move forward. He challenges us to become all that our Creator designed us to be and to do. He equips us with His presence so we can move from where we are to where He desires for us to be. This is no small challenge for us. It will require patience...

Trust Is Important “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.” Proverbs 30:5, NKJV Trust is an important factor in any relationship. Without trust the relationship becomes extremely hard and maybe impossible. If parents can’t trust their children, the relationship is stressed. If children can’t trust their parents, the relationship is stressed. If husband or wife can’t trust each other, the...

The Devils Playground “Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3, NKJV Your mind is a wonderful gift from God. It operates much like a modern day computer. One fact for sure; the devil loves to play with and in our minds. It can be his playground in which he can create all kinds of chaos. Our mind is something we need to protect from the activity of the devil. This is not always easy to do....

A Love We Cannot Earn “We love Him because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19, NKJV God’s love is a love that you cannot earn. It’s an unconditional love that has no ending. You can’t earn it therefore you cannot lose it. You can’t earn unconditional love. You can’t merit it in any way. You can’t deserve it. God says you are worthy of His love solely because it is His desire to love you. There is nothing you can do to win more of God’s...