“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 November 22, 2023 An unthankful Christian is a contradiction. We need to examine ourselves as we look in the mirror of the eternal Word of Truth. Am I thankful as I communicate with others? […]
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Thessalonians 5:18 November 21, 2023 As we watch a Judeo-Christian influenced civilization gradually collapse, one of the casualties is gratitude that flows Godward. A secular, saturated culture is left holding an empty bag. Thankful to whom? For what?
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For the king of Babylon stands at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination. He shakes the arrows; he consults the teraphim; he looks at the liver.” Ezekiel 21:21 November 20, 2023 It was Yogi Berra who famously said, “When you come to a fork in the
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“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” Romans 7:24 November 17, 2023 Tunnels under a hospital for the purpose of deception and destruction. It’s not a perfect illustration, but it helps in giving us a picture of what the Christian is up against in his personal life. When
“But I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” Romans 7:23 November 16, 2023 It was Pogo, the cartoon character, who famously said, “We have met the enemy and he is us.” There is
“By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” Hebrews 11:24-25 November 15, 2023 Walking down the hall of faith we come to Moses. How did he make the
“By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.” Hebrews 11:22 November 14, 2023 We cannot give God instructions on how and when we want to die. To even say that is embarrassingly presumptuous. God in His sovereignty determines how we
“By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau.” Hebrews 11:20 November 13, 2023 Halls of fame are abundant and for the most part interesting, especially if you are a fan of the chosen field of interest. But there is one that is only on paper and is the one that is most significant.
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 November 10, 2023 Are you grieving over our nation? The cultural winds are blowing strongly against the thought and ways of God. Many evils could be cited, but especially
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“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” Lamentations 1:1 November 9, 2023 Imagine holding in your hands a new born baby of about 8 lbs. She
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