Devotional – 07/17/2023

Emotions – Strong feelings elicited in response to stimuli. Historically, the emotions have been regarded differently as they relate to the Christian life and spiritual development, with some traditions emphasizing the place and validity of emotions while other traditions downplay their importance, emphasizing instead the places of reason and Scripture. Donald K. McKim, The Westminster … More Devotional – 07/17/2023

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

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL . FREE and FREEDOM. The Scriptures considering our whole nature by the fall under the vassalage of sin and Satan, represent our deliverance from both by grace under the character of spiritual freedom. And Jesus, in a very striking manner, represents the greatness of it by a contrast, drawn to a state … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/23/2023

Psalm 121:7 PSALM 121 Pslam CONTEXT from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: TITLE, ETC. This bears no other title than “A Song of degrees”. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of God’s house, and the guardian care of the Lord, while Psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/23/2023

Grace to You Blog Series – Second Coming, Preaching, and Anxiety

Series How to Prepare for Christ’s Return Preach the Word Attacking Anxiety Series Attacking Anxiety Overwhelmed by Anxiety? Worn Out by Worry John MacArthur on Anxiety and God’s Sovereignty Observing God’s Care What Did Jesus Say About Worry? Bird Watching and Beating Worry What Flowers Teach Us About Worry The Incompatibility of Faith and Anxiety … More Grace to You Blog Series – Second Coming, Preaching, and Anxiety