A soldier unresolved to fight, may be easily defeated. Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies—require strong resolutions. Pithy gems from the Puritan Stephen Charnock (1628 – 1680), GraceGems.org COMMENT I can not speak for you, but 2025 was … More New Year’s Resolution(s) – 2026
GENESIS 3 COMMENTS As 2025 comes to a close, I think it is a good reminder to reflect on our failures as men and women to do good consistently. This is not a condemnation, a judgment, but an observation that holds true for me as well as for the rest of mankind. To understand today’s … More Study -All Sin all the Time – 12/31/2025
FSMandFSMWO prays your hearts are filled with the joy and peace that only comes from our risen Savior, whose birth we celebrate this Christmas. MacArthur’s quote is especially relevant today. Folks either focus on what is in front of them (Manger) and overlook the impact (birth of Creator), or they are so focused on what … More Christmas 2025
COMMENTS As Christmas fast approaches, I can think of no better time to consider the Doctrine of Adoption. We, the elect of God, are only able to be called to adoption by the blood of Christ sacrificed at Calvary. It is fitting we celebrate His birth and reflect upon how we become Sons (and daughters) … More Study – “Adoption” – 12/22/2025
Once again, my mind wandered, and I forgot to return to this yesterday after dealing with grandchildren. Yet that was beneficial because this morning’s devotional (attached) exemplifies the opposite of slander. COMMENTS Slander, Gossip, and Talebearing are all words the Bible uses to describe a transgression of the ninth commandment. Although there are some differences … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Slander” – 12/18/2025
TOPICS Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship {Govt & Politics}, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based on both the Bible and our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana Christmas Tree, Lights, Poinsettia, White House, Carols “I Heard the Bells…” … More Thursday Thoughts – 12/18/2025
The following is from my good friend (even though we have yet to meet), Steve. I find it very appropriate for the season. All we (in America at least) have to do is look around to see that the focus for Christmas is that of the wicked (those who know not Christ). There is a … More Devotional – The Ways and Ends of the Wicked – 12/17/2025
Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on December 8, 2025 James says: “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all” (James 2:10). Given the examples provided in these verses, it seems clear that James has in mind what we often describe as the “moral law” in the Old Testament. Much … More Earning God’s Approval: Good Luck With That! – 12/15/2025
1 John 4 1 John 4:1 COMMENTS and COMMENTARIES I have often written on this doctrine because I am convinced discernment should be a part of every Christians daily life. It is how we make judgments based upon our Biblical worldview. Look at the progression of Webster’s dictionary below. Note that no negative connotation (discrimination) … More Devotion/Study – “Discernment” – 12/08/2025
COMMENT/COMNTARY The author makes some great points about how liberalism has invaded the ranks of young women in recent years. I am convinced, and he seems to imply this is in large part due to the enormous gains of liberalization within the ranks of Evangelical churches. The following link leads to a September 2025 article … More Devotion -“The Radicalization No One’s Talking About” – 12/06/2025
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