There are a few unwritten rules in many family gatherings, one of which is never to discuss politics at the dinner table. Folks also apply many misconceptions, half-truths, and blatant lies about Religion (specifically Christianity) and Politics in the USA to an even broader rule that religion and politics have an impregnable wall between them … More Christians and Politics – 05/21/2025
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. PSALM 127 PSALM 127:3 … More STUDY – “Children” – 05/14/2025
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
COMMENT With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the U.S.A., I found this gem from Capitol Ministries in my inbox yesterday. DEVOTION Use the link at the bottom for full screen RELATED Most Moms Are Happy — Despite What Parenthood Critics Claim What does it mean to be a godly wife?
MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025
1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2:16 CONTEXT This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, ver. 1 and, agreeably to their character, as new-born babes, to express a desire after … More Sunday Sermon(s) Series – “Sojourners” – 04/27/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
TOPIC/THEME Forgetting Our Sins For HIS Glory Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43:25 COMMENT/CONTEXT Our main text today continues yesterday’s reading in Isaiah 43. We skip ahead to verse 25. The most common theme I found for this verse is not the one I listed above; they are more like expounding upon God’s mercy, love, and Grace. … More Devotion – “Sins” – 04/09/2025
. TOPIC A chosen people for God’s glory! COMMENT/CONTEXT Anyone who reads the Bible is familiar with the Scriptures that refer to the Nation of Israel (Jews in the OT) and the Gentiles (in the NT) as the Chosen or Elect of God. Who are the chosen or elect of God? Are they the same or … More Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025
2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6:4 COMMENTS/CONTEXT This morning in Sunday School, the teacher mentioned how difficult reading someone like Matthew Henry can be. Afterwards, I had a moment to speak to him and relate an experience from many years ago: one of my adult Bible study participants said, “You sure like a lot of … More Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025
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