Hosea 10:12 Hosea 10 COMMENT and CONTEX I had a completely different devotion planned for today (likely tomorrow) until I read this one this morning. This seems like a straightforward command from God for the nation of Israel to once again get its act together. I have never counted (I am sure someone has) the … More Devotional Thought – “Aperio = to Open” – 04/01/2025
Heaven is large but the way to heaven must be narrow. —Henry Smith (1560-1591), English Puritan preacher Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“There is salvation in no one else [other than Jesus], for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “The ONLY Path” – 03/28/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:10 COMMENT and CONTEXT I have been working through R.C. Sproul’s Before the Face of God this year. Yesterday’s reading was the introduction to Romans 3, which I have copied below. The opening paragraph contains this statement: God, he [Apostle Paul] contends, is known by his faithfulness; a person, by contrast, is … More Devotional Thought – Human Nature and God’s Provision – 03/27/2025
iChristian; On Christ the solid Rock I stand…All other ground is sinking sand. I had not seen any theological posts from my friend Steve Rehbus for quite some time, and then he dropped some stuff the past two weeks. Come to find out, I am not the only one with technology issues 🙃. Here are … More iChristian – 03/25/2025
Matthew 6 Matthew 6:9 I have no intention in this study and sermons to investigate whether Matthew 6:9-13 should be called the Lord’s Prayer or something else. Suffice it to say, I do not feel this is worth falling upon our swords, nor do I feel its use fails to glorify God. By this, are … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Hallowed Be Thy Name” – 03/02/2025
I lost my internet yesterday, so you get a twofer today. God loves the world. Go thou and do likewise. —Erwin Lutzer (born 1941), pastor, Moody Church, Chicago Bible Truth Behind the Quote: “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4:11). Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about … More Friday Feature Quote and Devotional – “Love One Another”- 02/20/2025
1 John 4 1 John 4:10 I am reasonably sure that everyone reading this has heard some cynic say something like, “If your God is so loving, how can they allow _____________?” You can fill in the blanks with words like suffering, disasters, etc. I felt uncomfortable answering those questions for a long time until … More Devotional Thought – “God’s Love” – 02/18/2025
ABUNDANT LIVINGThe whole secret of abundant living can be summed up in this sentence: “Not your responsibility but your response to God’s ability.” —Carl F.H. Henry (1913-2003), American evangelical theologian Bible Truth Behind the Quote: Paul, who knew he was weak in himself, said, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Abundance” – 02/14/2025
Here are some of my most interesting reads over the past week. I know there is a lot of material here, but as the picture notes, we believe a well-informed person is a better Christian and Patriot. TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. … More Interesting Reads – 02/13/2025
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