Hab 3:17-19 states: 17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will… Read More »
1 John 3:1-3 tells us the benefits of beholding God: v1. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. v2. Beloved, we are God’s… Read More »
The mandate of scripture is the most significant reason Christians should not have lawsuits against fellow believers (brothers in good standing before their church). When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will… Read More »
Have you ever pitied yourself, telling yourself that you deserve better? I deserve a vacation, obedient children, respect, a good wife, a new toy, or a promotion at work. Self-pity is often caused by discontent and pride… “I deserve better than this.” In reality, I don’t deserve anything good from God. I have forgotten that… Read More »
My friend Steve was sharing with me how God grabbed a hold of him during his college years. It was then that he stopped running and âgave up.â? I love the way he phrased it. Steveâs statement reminded me of Godâs effectual grace and the simplicity of the Christian life. I can be so foolish.… Read More »
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. – James 1:16-17 We may not realize it, but we are extremely blessed. Here is an abreviated list of the… Read More »
I’m back in Montana after a brief visit with my grandfather (in NY) this weekend. My grandpa has pneumonia and is very weak. Please pray for him. His name is Thomas Louie. He is 89 years old, but a youthful Christian. He seems to be suffering and this is sad to see. Pray for God’s… Read More »
For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. – Isaiah 48:11 Sin is very deceptive! I have found that I can have the wrong motives for defeating sin. I would try to defeat sin to show the… Read More »
Christians are mindful that we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Faith is gift of God, so that no one can boast. But Christians should not forget the importance of faith after their conversion. It is by faith that we are saved… but… Read More »
My internship with Peacemaker Ministries has begun. I am now in Montana. The mission of Peacemaker Ministries is to equip and assist Christians and their churches to respond to conflict biblically. In a more expanded version, our mission is to equip and assist Christians and their churches to respond to conflict biblically by developing and… Read More »