Key Verses – GALATIANS 4:6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” (NLT) Think on the quote for a minute. How many pulpits today are preaching the Whole Council of God? That includes the tough verses, the sin … More Fridays Feature Quotes – “Bunyan on Holy Spirit and Prayer” – 07/25/2025
In last Friday’s post, we looked at the Theology of work. Today, when I opened my Grace Gems file, the following information and study were there, and it seemed like an appropriate follow-up. Years ago, when I was in the Army, they made a BIG push to “time management”; they wanted all senior NCOs and … More Study – The Christian’s use of time! – 07/23/2025
There are many verses that one can use to make the case that man is commanded to work. So why not start at the beginning? God clearly commanded Adam in Genesis 2:15 (AMP) So the Lord God took the man [He had made] and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “WORK” – 07/18/2025
COMMENTS Why do we need Evangelism? For me, the answer is simple: without it, I would still be mired in my own sins. There were a few Bible verses, studies, sermons, and such that worked upon my stone-cold heart. One of these was John 3:19, which led me to realize that I (and all sinners) … More Devotion/Study – “Evangelism” – 07/16/2025
. In the link below, Grace to You Ministries presents this seven-part series on what we should see in our church leadership, specifically in our pastors. The sermon for today on the same subject follows. . Marks of an Excellent Shepherd SERMON Twelve Marks of Excellent Pastoral Ministry John MacArthur, May 14, 2006, 1 Timothy 4:6–16
“You can only help others in proportion to what you yourself have suffered … As you go through the fiery trials, the testing, the affliction, the persecution, the conflict … life will flow out to others, even the life of Christ.” —Watchman Nee . BACKGROUND Watchman Nee was an evangelist and church planter in China. … More Friday’s Feature Quote – – Suffering – 07/11/2025
. PSALM 25 PSALM 25:5 COMMENT For me, at least as I read David’s words, I see a clear and distinct chain of command being announced: Lead me in thy truth,– David declares that God is the leader or source of truth and teach me: David declares that he desires to learn the truth that … More Devotional – “The God of my Salvation” – 07/09/2025
. In my heart I’ve stored,many Bible Scripturesthey are so very vivid . . .that my mind they can picture… CONTINUED @ SOURCE
Jeremiah Burroughs, “Sermon II,” in The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (London: W. Bentley, 1651), 19. PSALM 17 PSALM 17:14 COMMENTS I don’t recall if I mentioned this in a previous post, but I have been reading and studying my way through “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” by Jeremiah Burroughs. The above text is … More Study – “Contentment/Ps. 17:14” – 06/28/2025
By Deborah Ann Belka – 06/22/2025 . . MATTHEW 7 MATTHEW 7:13-14
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