ONLY ONE PATH TO SALVATION
When I was born again in the spring of 1995, and even throughout the first few years of being a Christian, I took it for granted that all believers were firmly settled about the fact that Jesus Christ is the only One in whom anyone could believe in order to be saved. That did […]
Thanksgiving is Spiritual Food Too
If you have ever been to a public school, you already know the story of the Pilgrims sharing a meal with the Native Americans to celebrate a brotherhood. But did you know that this was more than just a friendly gathering? Nowadays society has been plagued with ideas that encourage division such as critical […]
A GIFT WITH HIGH GUARD RAILS
The gift I am referring to here is, of course, human sexuality. God gave this gift to be enjoyed only in the context of one man and one woman in marriage. This is not my opinion, but my belief, because it’s what the living, inspired Word of God says. Marriage is itself a God-ordained […]
Talebearers & Their Tall Tales
The tongue is a powerful weapon; it can yield the “Sword of Truth,” — a tool for edification, or it can destroy both people and empires. As Christians we are encouraged by the Lord to speak life, an example of His instruction is found in Proverbs 18:21–” Death and life are in the power […]
DIVISION, COURTESY OF JESUS
One of the blogs I wrote, “Where is the Unity?”, was written concerning the extensive divisions in the body of Christ. Whether in Old Testament times or in the Church Age, God has never wanted His people to be divided, but unified (Psalm 133:1; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9). However, during His earthly ministry Jesus […]
Which Gospel Are You Preaching?
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”[1] Like many Christians, I belong to several Facebook groups that discuss the Christian faith. Some are directed towards a specific denomination such as Catholicism or Pentecostalism while others have a more specific target […]
We only know in part: The Mystery of Prophecy
“For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will come to an end.”- 1 Corinthians 13:9 Even when God speaks to His people prophetically, it is only in part. We usually do not fully see the depths of His overall purpose or the gravity of what […]
St. Patrick Cast Serpents into the Sea
Every March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a feast of Irish cuisine and much drinking. We are advised to wear green under threat of being pinched (This was an act of solidarity for the Irish Rebellion in 1798), and shamrocks patterned on clothes or jewelry becomes a necessity. While many all over the […]
CHURCH DISCIPLINE
This is all at once an unpleasant and neglected subject. It is neglected in the sense that such discipline is either not practiced in a number of churches today, or else when it is, it is done in an incorrect or inconsistent manner. The subject is unpleasant because it deals with, if needed, strong […]
Sound Doctrine = Good Health
A diseased spirit leads to a body plagued with constant infirmities, whether it be mental or physical. It can be biblically supported that relentless illness can be linked to false doctrines. God’s Word is vital, like spiritual food for our bodies, this is made evident in Proverbs 4:20-22–” My son, give attention to my […]
The Sword: Cutting It Where It Hurts
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one’s foes will be members of one’s […]
Resurrection Sunday
The origins of Easter concerned the spring equinox being a sacred time for other cultures such as pagan festivals. In some cases, as it is with most pagan customs, fertility was the theme. But this celebration of rebirth and renewal is also the perfect time to rejoice in the resurrection of Christ. Celebrate life […]
CONFIDENCE AT THE THRONE OF GOD
We as New Testament saints have a lot of privileges. It is easy to forget or not even be aware of the things we can do versus the limitations the Old Testament saints had to deal with. Regardless of what era any saint ever lived in, it has always been a blessing to be […]
The Prince of the Air
The air is invisible, you can only feel the breeze rather than behold it. Such is spiritual warfare, you can’t see the demons (some can if the demon wants to be seen as to intimidate someone) at work in your life, fighting against you or taunting you. The devil goes by many names, and […]
“The Refiner’s Fire: The Testing of Faith”
At the beginning of the new year this year, the Lord revealed to me that I was entering a season where Satan was going to tempt and test me, but to hold fast to His word and cling to Him. The last few months have been one thing after another, in which Satan has […]
Misery Loves Company
People often speak death over themselves, ignorant to the suffering they are welcoming into their own hearts and minds. The answer is in 1 Corinthians 15:33— “Be not deceived: evil communication corrupts good manners.” We might as well be witches/warlocks with the words we say, words like spells of chaos and destruction. We accept […]
BIBLICAL MASCULINITY
Masculinity is under attack these days, and has been for a long time. Traditional male-female relationships have been weaponized. There is the so-called “war of the sexes.” Masculinity has been categorized as toxic by progressives who want people to get on board with every type of “alternative lifestyle” except that which is God-ordained. Males […]
Agape: Love is Sacrifice
Valentine’s Day on February the 14th is recognized worldwide as a day of “love” and gift-giving to loved ones such as a spouse, a crush, or just a friendly gesture of giving a thoughtful card to a close pal. It could be chocolates, poetry, or just giving someone a little extra time although we […]
The Esther Anointing: For Such a Time as This
Esther was a woman of bold faith, strength, and courage. She was placed in a position by God to approach King Xerxes of Persia with a daring request to free the Jews, when it was frowned upon, and even dangerous, to make the first move to the King. She had a complicated childhood- […]
How NOT to be “Double-Minded”
The semblance of a word can vary, communication takes on many forms. In fact, the word “utterance” mentioned in the Holy Bible in reference to speaking in tongues actually translates to “expression” in Greek. Expression is used to convey an emotion or to give voice to a thought. The source of our thoughts: self, […]
