ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE LOSING HOPE
September 20, 2021It seems a lot of people in this season have lost or are losing hope, so I want to share a few thoughts about hope. First, what is hope? According to the dictionary, hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It can also stem from a feeling of trust. If you are losing hope, then ask yourself: What am I putting my trust in? As Christians, our hope should be in the Lord, not government, church leaders, or even family and friends. There are quite a few verses in the Bible about hope.…
Thoughts on Becoming a Dystopian Society
I heard a Pastor teach recently about the signs of a Dystopian Society. While it does appear that society is becoming more and more dystopian in nature, especially during 2021, the Lord reminded me of something I heard another pastor…
Experiences vs The Word
This morning (02/17/20) I was having time with the Lord and praying for the church. I was thinking how different groups (and one in particular) seem to get an awesome touch from God and revival starts. They get a revelation…
Thoughts on Titus 1:15
Titus 1:15 NASB To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. What exactly does this mean? Does it mean that if I am pure, then I can do whatever I…
Father Abraham: Father of Faith or Father of Righteousness?
Father Abraham had many sons and many sons had Father Abraham. And I am one of them and so are you, if you believe. We can be made Righteous through Faith. Father Abraham is our example. Genesis 15:6 Then he…
I AM HE
Recently, someone was sharing (yelling at me actually) their personal beliefs and it seemed to hinge on his understanding of the verse Mark 13:6 and the phrase, ‘I am He!’ Here is the verse for reference. Mark 13:6 NASB Many will come in My…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It is now 2019. For me personally, 2018 was an okay year. There were a few challenges like the time I had to battle salmonella poisoning, but mostly it was blessed. I got to share the Gospel truth…
A Plea to Be an Educated Voter
A Few Thoughts About the Current Situation in Our Country As a teacher who teaches English and Social Studies, it is disconcerting to me to say the least how ignorant people are today, especially the younger generations. In an effort…
Victor or Victim? Which Will You Be?
Jesus came that we might have abundant life. John 10:10 in The Message says it like this: Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. So he tried again. “I’ll be explicit, then.…
My Opinion On the Movie The Shack
Dear Friends and family, It is March 12, 2017. I have seen many posting on Facebook their take on the movie The Shack during the past week since it came out in theaters. Most consider this a great movie full of the…
Psalm 37:23
Friends, I want to share an awesome truth…the Lord truly orders our footsteps and is so very faithful. When we grab hold of this truth, we can move at the speed of peace. Let me share what is just one…