Being a Berean

The Bereans were residents of the city of Berea in Macedonia. Paul and Silas preached to them during Paul’s second missionary journey. The account of Paul and Silas in this location is recorded in Acts 17:10-15. The key verse for reads:   These Bereans exhibited several positive characteristics that marked their response to the gospel message. … More Being a Berean

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLVII

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (v.7) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” “Blessed are … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLVII

Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part VIII

While COVID-19 has seemed to have gotten to Congress to work together for the first time in years, I will not hold my breath for a lasting relationship. So for the next couple of months of Sunday’s I am going to continue to run a series of sermons from James M. Wilson Romans 13:1-7 (ESV)  … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part VIII

Steadfast

It is not often I use the same bible verse especially within a week (See Tempted) but with all the event happening around us this one seems to be stuck in my mind and popping up everywhere. Bienaventurado el varón que soporta la tentación; porque cuando haya resistido la prueba, recibirá la corona de vida, … More Steadfast

Saturday’s Military Devotional – 23rd Psalm

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – 23rd Psalm

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLVI

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (v.7) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” “Blessed are … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLVI

Suffer for His Sake

No one wants to suffer in any manner. But better to suffer for Christ and HIS Glory than man and fleeting fame.  On July 22, 1680, faithful Richard Cameron was martyred in Airsmoss. His head and hands cut off and taken to Edinburgh, just as Robert M’Ward had spoken. Before his murderers committed the barbarous … More Suffer for His Sake

Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLV

The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (v.7) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” “Blessed are … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part XLV