Today we continue our multi-part series on human suffering and God’s role in it. Over the next few weeks, I hope to explore and expand the Doctrine of Human Suffering to provide at least a basic understanding. Section V: Sermons As always, I sincerely desire that this and every post will bless you and encourage … More Sunday Sermon Series -“Human Suffering and God” – Part VI- 10/11/2026
In the Epistle to the Hebrews, the doctrine of suffering is put in this way: “All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous–but grievous: yet afterward it yields peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.” Lifes Byways and Waysides – Grace Gems! – by J.R. Miller, … More “Human Suffering and God” – Part II- Sunday Sermon Series – 09/20/2026
This is a L O N G post, and yt it contains no information anywhere near enough to touch on even the borders of this subject. My prayer is that I have written and referenced enough for you to become a Berean and dig deeply into the subject on your own. COMMENT Before starting any … More Study and Sermon- “What Is Saving Faith in Jesus Christ?” – 08/30/2026
When reading the first Psalm, what first came to mind was how obviously relevant it is to today’s society. Today, we have three types of people: those who follow God (v.1-3 and 6a); they are called blessed. Those who prefer evil (v.4-6b); they are called wicked. Compare how Spurgeon opens the two sermons below: The … More Sunday Sermon Series – “The Two Ways to Live” (Psalm 1) – 08/16/26
OOPS, forgot to hit the publish button twice yesterday 🙃 . “Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink.” Psalm 69:14 PSALM 69 COMMENTS I may be wrong (it happens now and then 😇🤣), but I think Christians are the least likely to admit to being overwhelmed. We have this distorted sense … More Sunday Sermon Series “Overwhelmed” 8/09/2026
SCRIPTURE JUDE 3 COMMENTARY/STUDY Some believe that when we speak of Common Salvation, we mean Salvation that is universal, that it is freely offered to all mankind. One of the main texts for this position is Titus 2:11. The twisted understanding of this comes mostly from the fact that, for the past 48 years, readers … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Common Salvation” – 04/12/2026
I am praying that all my families, friends, and readers have not been overly impacted by the winter storm that has moved through the US. Here in my area of Mississippi, we had lots of rain, some freezing rain, and more rain, along with high winds and very cold temperatures. The outside temperature this morning … More Saturday Study and Sunday Sermon- “CIVIL” – 01/25 – 26/2026
COMMENT As I glanced over the Beautiful Christian Life January monthly newsletter (attached), I tried to remember the last time I seriously thought about Holiness. I often think of it in the context of God’s sovereignty, but rarely the Holiness of God as its own doctrine or how it applies to you and me. Oh, … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Holiness” – 01/18/2026
I never thought, 20 or so years ago, when I first read some of Edwards’ works, that I would have much in common with him. The older I get, however, and as this drawing shows, we actually have something very much in common. Oh, for certain, I am not claiming to be the great preacher … More Monday Humor (+) – 01/12/2026
TEXT Philemon – Full Chapter Philemon – Overview COMMENTARY Philemon was an inhabitant of Colosse, a person of some note and wealth, and a convert under the ministry of St. Paul. Onesimus was the slave of Philemon: having run away from his master, he went to Rome, where he was converted to the Christian faith, … More Sunday Sermon Series – “The Liberal’s Epistle” – 01/11/2026
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