Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

This toon, “Martyr Hymn Sing,” is one of the few RefToons that is not based on any particular quote or person.  The idea for this toon came from a compilation of accounts of martyrs who went to their death fearlessly praising the Lord. What a testimony! The dialogue between the martyrs suggests that “Death is … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/22/2023

Evaluating Our Suffering “By no means let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler” (1 Peter 4:15) We must not presume that God blesses every possible kind of suffering a Christian may become involved in. TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/22/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/15/2023

The Necessity of Grateful Prayer “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). Genuine believers will react thankfully to trials and suffering . THANK GOD FOR SUPPORT UNDER YOUR AFFLICTIONS Flag at half-staff Peace Officers Memorial Day is Monday, May 15. … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/15/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/01/2023

1 CORINTHIANS 15 The Resurrection: So What? “If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most to be pitied” (1 Corinthians 15:19). Without Christ’s resurrection, our individual Christian lives would be pathetic exercises in futility. . Also highly recommend: TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/01/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/19/2023

1 CORINTHIANS 9 Read Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary. STUDIES: Worldliness and the Christian Ministry How To Be Conformed to the World Conformity To The World Divine and Worldly Conformity Faith in the Work: Supreme Court to debate employer accommodations for Workers’ religion Supreme Court Could Issue Ruling on Texas Chemical Abortion Pill … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/19/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/15/2023

LUKE 23 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) . The circumstances are never too adverse, nor the hour too late, to offer the gospel of Christ to someone. Saturday, April 15, 2023 Reaching Out to Others “‘Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise’” (Luke 23:43). Join us via livestream on … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/15/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/14/2023

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. ROMANS 3:23-24 See Chapter CONTEXT from BIbleRef here: https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/3/Romans-chapter-3.html Every human from Adam until those being born this very minute are born with a sinful nature and will willfully commit sins … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/14/2023

Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023

Flag at half-staff – Per presidential proclamation, flags are to be flown at half-staff until (today) Friday, March 31, in memory of the victims of the shooting in Nashville, Tenn – When published, White House proclamations may be found at  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ Covenant School Victim Hailed as Hero for What She Did After First Shot Pro-lifers “simplistic” … More Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023