Desire… “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~ Corrie ten Boom Who is your god/God? *** Notice when reading, I wrote a lowercase “g” and an uppercase “G.” I want to be very broad in this question. Whoever reads this, I am asking for honesty. Honesty is the foundation …
“Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” – Steven Wright Ministry is opportunity. An opportunity to introduce others to eternity, and a glimpse of it in the mean time. For, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). In living, we are able to magnify Christ and glorify God! This …
Over-spiritualization. It is a thing. A thing that happens way more than it should. It is always a danger that looms when we read the Holy Bible. One may over-spiritualize in big things (e.g., Insisting that child sacrifice should be done because of God’s interaction with Abraham and Isaac) or in little things (e.g., Insisting …
Look around, and ask “what topics are trending right now?” Actually, you do not even have to look. Just listen, what words are being pumped into your ear drums? Abortion, LBGQT+, insurrection, war, immigration, voting, etc. I was recently asked, why I don’t address these topics such as abortion and immigration. The angle in which …
It seems the word of the year has become the word, “safe.” The irony is that here on Earth, nothing is 100% safe. The hymn we’re discussing today assures us of sure safety, being in Christ. The chorus to this song exclaims, “I’ve anchored my soul in the haven of rest. I’ll sail the wide …
Inspired by 1 Corinthians 15… — You wanna’ bloodless Gospel story? Well I cannot oblige. It was by the death of Christ, That freedom was applied. – Hung Him up and suffered high, For the cost of man, I tell you why. Laid down below in borrowed tomb. Yet rose again with death consumed. – …
Constantinople. It is now known as Istanbul, Turkey, but in its ancient days, it held a lot of political weight in the known world. The city acted as a form of continental gateway as it sat as the geographical crux of Europe and Asia. Its fall was to the infamous Ottoman Empire, but make no …
Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was a Philadelphia Baptist preacher and hymn writer. In 1874, he wrote the popular hymn “Christ Arose!” He also arranged the tune. While having devotions one evening, he was impressed with the events associated with Christ’s resurrection when he read Luke 24:6-7. We read in 1 Corinthians 15:4; 13-14, our hope lies …
It is not an uncommon occurrence among many people to be telling a story, and someone feels at liberty to interrupt and interject, only to find out that they did not hear the full story! Sometimes, that interrupter might just be you. It is ok to admit! Most people do this at some point of …
Romans 16 chapters, 433 verses, 9422 words (KJV) Primary doctrinal book within the Bible, especially regarding the Gospel of salvation Longest and doctrinally most significant Pauline epistle Broad Outline: Salutation (1:1-7) Epistolary [Matters pertaining to the letter; Extended greeting] (1:8-16) Doctrinal Portion (1:17-8:39) Dispensational Discussion [Discussion of God’s current working in the Church] (9:1-11:36) Practical …