Eternity is rushing towards us.
You and everyone else must be ready.
2016
The John Quincy Adams Challenge
So I was looking at this article one day, and I decided that I would click on the video. Wow! I had no clue what I was in for. Now, I know we are getting into political season, or “silly season,†as some call it; but that is not what this video is about at all. We will get bombarded with enough politics in the next ten months. But I want you to hear the...Continue Reading...
Temple Time
As you have been reading your Bible from front to back this year, did you notice that verse in Genesis 1? Genesis 1:29: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.†One of the things I like about science is the...Continue Reading...
For What is Your Life?
Do you ever stop and think about the power of life and death? Recently, we had a lady write into the ministry who had some interesting observations about this. This is what she said: “Before I had a family and became a ‘Christian Hippie’ living off the grid in Alaska, I was an RN. I have watched many people die, some in peace and some in agony fighting God until their last breath. I was...Continue Reading...
Check Your Caller ID
Could a book that has sold over 16 million copies be wrong? What if that book has numerous devotionals, children’s and teen versions, wall calendars, and daily planners? Could that book be unbiblical? What if this book has been endorsed by various leaders and celebrities such as Max Lucado; Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker; Melinda Gates; Johnny and Janet Hunt, FBC of Woodstock; Roma Downey; Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church; Kathy Lee Gifford;...Continue Reading...
What Age Is It?
Age is a funny thing. When you are young it seems like you want to be older. When you are older, many times, you wish you were younger! Remember when you were real young, and you just wanted to be a teenager! Sweet Sixteen was important. Finally, you turned 18! Then, of course, 21 was a big deal. But those older years of 30, 40, and 50 seemed so far away. Then all of a...Continue Reading...
When Doves Cry
I have to be honest; when Prince died, it hit me kind of hard. There were so many thoughts from the past and different angles about Prince’s life coming to mind that my wheels just started spinning in a lot of directions. First of all, when I was a lost person, I loved to listen to Prince. It was party music. It was dance music. It was sexual music. Perfect material that a lost person...Continue Reading...
“The Greatest”
Last month, I received an email at the ministry about the death of Muhammad Ali. The man who sent it was intrigued with all of the fanfare about him, his life, and his funeral. It seemed to be the only topic of conversation on the news channels. There was a long list of speakers and pallbearers at his funeral. You can look over that list here: http://wfpl.org/speakers-pallbearers-alis-funeral/ As you can tell, there is a very...Continue Reading...
Totally Outdated Bill of Rights
https://politicalviolenceataglance.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/5185098817_84bd44c8f1_o.jpg We do live in some amazing times. Political season is upon us here in the US. Terrorism seems to be happening at a very rapid pace around the world. And seemingly difficult topics, that we would rather avoid, sometimes come rushing at us. One thing I have noticed in life, as I get older, is that some middle-aged and older people can really get opinionated about certain issues. Another thing I notice, as I...Continue Reading...
Friend or Foe?
I am sitting here working on a new book. Yes, I just wrote that! I thought I was done with writing, but I got the bug to try it again. Please pray that if this book is of the Lord, it will turn out exactly the way He would want. Matthew 27:1: “When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to...Continue Reading...
For Mercy’s Sake
2 Chronicles 33:1-25: 1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: 2 But did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel. 3 For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down, and he reared up altars for...Continue Reading...
New Voices, New Stories, and New Experiences
At this point in history, you would think the basics of the faith would be set in stone. That people in churches would understand right from wrong. Apparently, that is not the case. I saw this article on the web the other day. I highly recommend you read it before going through this newsletter. There are some fascinating quotes in it that I will excerpt for you. It is not very long, but it is...Continue Reading...
Time to Ponder
Luke 1:26-30: "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was...Continue Reading...
