There’s still time. Order resources that inspire prayer! The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP) will be held on Nov. 6, and there’s still time to order resources for your church, small group or family. You can hang a prayer banner in your church as a reminder to pray for persecuted Christians in … More The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP)
COLOSSIANS 2 Today I read two reports, BARNA STUDY: Non-Denominational Pastors Far Outpace Other Groups Regarding Biblical Worldview and BARNA SURVEY: ONLY 4% OF EXECUTIVE PASTORS HAVE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW+ WHY THIS IS that greatly disturbed me, and should likewise every true Christian. Our text for today from the AMP Bible reads: See to it that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/07/2022
2 TIMOTHY 1 Chapter CONTEXT from John Gills’s Commentary: In this chapter, after the inscription and salutation, the apostle expresses his great affection for Timothy, and highly commends him; exhorts him to various things relating to his office, as a preacher of the Gospel; and concludes by taking notice of the kindness shown him by … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/06/2022
EPHESIANS 4 CONTEXT: Most commentaries break chapter 4 into four parts (MHCC) Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. (1-6) To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. (7-16) To purity and holiness. (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. (25-32) I however think it serves the modern reader better … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/08/2022
While this GTY Blog series was written a few years ago, and I believe directed to pastors and seminary students it is most applicable to everyone today. The Excellent Servant of Jesus Christ – News alert Servants, that is those willing to serve the people and not their own interests make the best leaders. The … More Devotional Thought For Today – 06/10/2022
PLEASE READ TO THE END Another cross-country trip supporting veterans is in the books. This one was unique in many ways. I started in my truck (Jackson, MS to Amarillo, TX to Ontario, CA) and switched to my motorcycle (Ontario, CA to Washington DC, to Marseilles, IL) then back to my truck (Marseilles to Amarillo … More 8,000 Plus Miles (Updated)
CONTEXT: This verse comes towards the end of Paul’s discussion of his work as a minister Colossians 1:24-29. Matthew Henry comments on these verses: Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and makeup, as it were, one body of sufferings. But He suffered for the redemption … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/25/2022
As the title suggests this blog is directed at Preachers/Teachers but I believe it is applicable to all. While I do not doubt that God through the Holy Spirit speaks to folks even today, this phrase has become a catch-all for those who do anything in the name of God without the blessing of God … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”
In this past Wednesday’s devotional, our main text came from 1 John 3:16, with the theme of, we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. The above quote from George Whitefield echoes that sentiment with a twist. Here it is being applied directly to Chaplains, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, those who serve the church. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/011/2022
Once again I heard some “Christian” college folks joking about a local Seminary near us saying something to the effect, ‘wonder how all those guys at the cemetery are doing in classes today.’ Of course, I could not help myself so I went over to the table and asked them if they had ever read … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/11/2022
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