Praying with Fervency

Today instead of my writing a devotional I thought I would share this one from the teaching of John MacArthur.  Drawing Near was published back in the 1990s and is definitely a great read.  Praying with Fervency “I gave my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, … More Praying with Fervency

Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 This portion of 1 Thessalonians 5 can be divided into two sections; v.12-22 and v.23-28. The first is a series of exhortations or final instructions on how to live as faithful believers pending the return of Christ.  The latter is Pauls’s final salutation and blessing to the church.  The two are fully … More Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021

Personal Prerequisites for Bible Study

While reading this excellent article, two things came to mind Pharisees and Revelation 22:18-19. The only “first and foremost for a “Christian” is God and his unfeigned Word. Personal Prerequisites for Bible Study All the talk today is about personal identity. A growing number of people are convinced that what qualifies or disqualifies a person to lead a … More Personal Prerequisites for Bible Study

Devotional Thought for Today – 03/01/2021

PSALM 73  Curiously enough this Seventy-third Psalm corresponds in subject with the Thirty-seventh: it will help the memory of the young to notice the reversed figures. The theme is that ancient stumbling block of good men, which Job’s friends could not get over; viz. –the present prosperity of wicked men and the sorrows of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/01/2021

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES – The Heart of the Matter

Mark 7 I have written extensively about the “heart” of the man and how messed up it can be, you can search in the box to the right to see the other posts.  Mark Chapter 7 begins with most modern translations having a heading something similar to;  That which defiles, The Traditions of the Elders, Traditions … More SUNDAY SERMON SERIES – The Heart of the Matter

LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate

Where are the youth of today getting the indoctrination (no other word for it) for the rising numbers seen in the poll?  Schools, beginning at the Elementary level have corrupted their minds. But it’s okay it is not your job Parent(s) to raise them! LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate STORY HIGHLIGHTS … More LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate

Devotional Thougt for Today – 02/23/2021

Divisive: used to describe something that causes great and sometimes unfriendly disagreement within a group of people: PROVERBS 14 When one reads Proverbs 14, we quickly realize it is a series of contrasts with an overarching theme of wisdom vs. foolishness.  There are many sub-topics or other contrasting points but the (in my opinion) all relate to being wise or … More Devotional Thougt for Today – 02/23/2021