Devotional Plus Interesting Reads – 08/31/23

Deborah’s poem above expresses the sound Biblical truth that our soul longs for the comfort and peace found only in Christ. Every “Christian” goes through Dry Seasons even the truly elect of God. It is how we handle those dry spells that define our Christianity to the world around us. DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT —Have I been … More Devotional Plus Interesting Reads – 08/31/23

Friday’s Feature Quote – PLUS- 08/11/2023

The Internet (XFINITY) was down again yesterday so sending this out 24 hrs. late 🙃 Two of the great legacies of the Reformation were the principle of private interpretation and the translation of the Bible into the vernacular. The two principles go hand in hand and were accomplished only after great controversy and persecution. Scores … More Friday’s Feature Quote – PLUS- 08/11/2023

Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/03/2023

A Society of Things “‘For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also’” (Matthew 6:21). In wealthy countries, where the focus is on material things, believers must strive for the right perspective on possessions. Today’s text answers the simple but age-old question, Where is your heart? When our Lord answers the question, it … More Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/03/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Psalm 119:7 In today’s modern and enlightened world, seemingly the worse thing one can do is judge someone else. Although to me it appears often to be one-sided, that is you better not judge what I have to say y’all better spew any of your lies either. I guess those with opposite views don’t consider … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior. —John Newton (1725-1807), Anglican clergyman Bible Truth Behind the Quote: The apostle Paul emphasized that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15). Paul recognized that even he … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/12/2023

This world and that to come are two enemies. We cannot therefore be friends to both; but we must resolve which we would forsake and which we would enjoy. —Clement of Alexandria (150 -215), theologian, philosopher Bible Truth Behind the Quote: “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/12/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/10/2023

Since the great fall of mankind in the Garden of Eden sin has separated man from God. In the old covenant/testament, man had to follow a set of rules/commandments and had priests making sacrifices in order to find favor with God. Of course, this was impossible for man to do perfectly. If fact every Great man of … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/10/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/07/2023

Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011). HOPE—one of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor. 13:13). It is joined … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/07/2023