Every Man’s Work

Image Source It is good to remember the context of where this verse fits into the writing of Paul, in his Epistle to the Corinthians. Chapters one and two have been a reminder of the plain Gospel message, how brotherly love is important, their divisions, their boastfulness and the need for spiritual wisdom  Then we … More Every Man’s Work

Battle Buddies

Image Source And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, (NIV) This has always been one of my favorite verses and the only time I ever quote from the NIV. Before we get into the meaning of the verse lets look at some context. Previously we have … More Battle Buddies

Joe Biden Will Force Americans to Fund Abortions Up to Birth

National   Steven Ertelt   Jun 10, 2019   |   10:29AM    Washington, DC Is it me or does Mr Bidden seem very confused on the issues and what he believes? Remember this is the leading Democratic candidate, PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM AND ALL THOSE WHO BELIEVE MURDERING BABIES IS OKAY! It didn’t take … More Joe Biden Will Force Americans to Fund Abortions Up to Birth

Afterwards!

Far to many times in my life I have failed to yield thinking I am right never admitting fault never accepting correction (discipline, training, chastening). God, however says that this is normal and rewards those who joyfully yield. I like how the Amplified Version puts Hebrews 12:11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, … More Afterwards!

Crossroads

I live in Mississippi (although I did not grow up here) and like many of my generation I love MS delta blues. Anyone familiar with the blues knows who Robert Johnson is and the story of the Crossroads. Legend says the Crossroads is where Johnson sold his soul to the devil for his ability to … More Crossroads

Don’t Give Up

IMAGE SOURCE Parables on Prayer – Luke 18:1-8 (AMP)  Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and had no respect for man. 3 There was a [desperate] widow in … More Don’t Give Up

God’s Peace

Image Source This verse came up (among others) in one of my devotionals this morning and it’s another of those I often hear taken out of context, or better stated without the whole context implied.  As shown above, verse 7,has been reworked into a prayer or benediction of sorts but in context it is a … More God’s Peace

Keep Watch

Image Source Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. – Matt 25:13 (KJV)  Do you remember playing Hide and Go Seek as a kid? If you were the seeker at the end of counting to 100 you’d yell out “ready or not here I come.” … More Keep Watch