Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 5 – 06/18/2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 REVIEW In part one and part two of this series, our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. In that process, we covered the 5 Solas of the … More Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 5 – 06/18/2024

Friday Feature Quote – “Life of Joy” – 06/13/2024

This is not my first time writing on this topic or a version thereof. In fact, my Master’s thesis was about ” Christian Joy.” Rarely however in scripture is one concept so clearly articulated as David did here in the climax of this psalm: Psalm 16 Psalm 16:11 CONTEXT THE progress of thought in this … More Friday Feature Quote – “Life of Joy” – 06/13/2024

Devotional Thought – “Found Wanting” – 0612/2024

Biblically, want and desire are used pretty much interchangeably. It usually refers to the desire/wants or lack thereof in our relationship with God. Dictionary.com defines want with terms like craving, need, and requirement. It can also mean the lack of those same things. Desire implies craving, soliciting, having aspirations for, and even hunger. Issues (sin) … More Devotional Thought – “Found Wanting” – 0612/2024

Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

The idea of voting in general and especially voting Biblically, should be a matter of personal integrity to all who claim the title “Christian.” . Earlier proverbs in this collection (Proverbs 25:1) noted a similar idea (Proverbs 28: 12, 15, 28). Godly leadership in a nation generally leads to good outcomes (Proverbs 11:10; 14:34; 20:26; 25:5). Oppressive rulers who ignore … More Devotional Thought “Integrity” and ‘My Faith Votes’ – 06/11/2024

Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 4 – 06/10/2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 REVIEW In part one and part two of this series, our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. In that … More Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 4 – 06/10/2024

Friday Feature Quote -“Human Nature” – 06/07/2024

“Believing, repenting, and the like, are the product of the new nature; and can never be produced by the old corrupt nature… as the child cannot be active in his own generation, so a man cannot be active in his own regeneration. The heart is shut against Christ: man cannot open it, only God can … More Friday Feature Quote -“Human Nature” – 06/07/2024

Devotional Thought – “Godly Masculinity” – 06/04/2024

Godly Masculinity Proclamation Seeks Accountability, Clarity on Gender NEWS PROVIDED BY Promise Keepers COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 3, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ — Promise Keepers, one of the nation’s largest and longest-standing men’s ministries, announced today the launch of the Proclamation on Godly Masculinity. The proclamation seeks to establish where leaders and pastors nationwide fall in their … More Devotional Thought – “Godly Masculinity” – 06/04/2024

Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 3 – 05/28/2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 In the first two parts of this series (see below) our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. I hope … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 3 – 05/28/2024

Memorial Day 2024

Today is not about the veterans you meet. Today is a Day of Remembrance for the thousands of our Brothers and Sisters who died in service to our nation. PSALM 77 PSALM 77:5 CONTEXT: PSALM 77: title–v.20 In this individual lament psalm, the psalmist describes the comfort he has found by remembering how God helped … More Memorial Day 2024

Friday’s Feature Quote(s) -“PROPER PRAYER” – 05/17/2024

Until today I did not realize how often I have shared or written an article about prayer. If you want to check it out type “prayer” in the search box and be ready for nearly 900 results. Maybe that number reflects a way to help me improve my prayer life. We are commanded to pray … More Friday’s Feature Quote(s) -“PROPER PRAYER” – 05/17/2024