Test all things; hold fast what is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NKJV)
Veterans Day Do you recall in years gone by, When we used to pause and pray. For those Americans who gave their lives? We called it Armistice Day. The 11th Hour of the 11th Day, Of the 11th month of the year, Was set aside to honor those, Who fought for liberty. It was called … Read more
Took this pulling out of the driveway a week or so ago. It was near sunrise and I liked the contrast of the pine tree in our yard against the color of the neighbors tree. The blend of the two in the brief morning light stood out. By the time I went to take a … Read more
The following came from Christian Standard Magazine many years ago. I thought it fitting to discuss salvation on in the blog. THE WAY of SALVATION KNOWLEDGE and DUTY Ecclesiastes 12:13 1 Peter 3:15 Ezekiel 3:18-19 SIN Romans 3:23 DEATH Romans 6:23 POWER of GOD John 1:12 HEAR Romans 10:14-17 BELIEVE John 3:16-18 REPENT Acts 2:38 … Read more
With this passage from the book of Mark comes Mark’s summary of the “Great Commission”. The book of Mark starts out with the arrival of Jesus and what he is doing here, his message. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”Mark 1:15 Mark … Read more
We say then, in view of all this, “that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.” Acts 2:26 The impact of these words can hardly be imagined by you and me. The one for whom all the Jews of ages past had longed and prayed had now arrived, only … Read more