Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

GENESIS 1:1 Genesis 1 TWISTED SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:1–2 Some religions of the world believe God formed the world from pre-existent matter rather than creating it from nothing. Some also believe there to be a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. These verses however indicate God created the world from nothing, ex nihilo. Belief … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Many utter the phrase “God told me” or “God said to me” without thinking twice about how listeners hear those words. Most preachers and teachers use the phrase to mean God made clear to them how to live in light of a particular situation. … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

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

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/30/2023

From the Liberality which says that everybody is right; From the Charity which forbids us to say that anybody is wrong; From the Peace which is bought at the expense of Truth— May the good Lord deliver us—J.C. Ryle (1816-1900), Anglican bishop, Liverpool Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/30/2023

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

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/19/2023

Eph 5:25-26 Bible Hub EPHESIANS 5 Chapter CONTEWXT from John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible, INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS 5. With yesterday being fathers Day here in the USA, I thought I would continue the theme of Fatherhood/Husbands with our text for today. Most folks get to verse 22, “Wives submit…” and have real issues and … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/19/2023