And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. Abide - to stay (in a given place, … Continue reading Abiding in Christ- 1 John 2.28
Email From a Friend
My dear friend Ken sent me this piece in an email message and gave me permission to post it. It is so insightful and encouraging I had to share it. The Kingdom of God is advancing and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it. -Wendell I don’t usually write beyond my weekly sermon. … Continue reading Email From a Friend
Raising the Dead – Acts 26.8
Christian Compassion – Matthew 9.36-38
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” The … Continue reading Christian Compassion – Matthew 9.36-38
By His Own Choice – James 1.18
Self-serving Pride – 1 Samuel 15.35
What is Your Name? – Genesis 32.27-28
Foolish Decisions – Proverbs 19.3
Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers – Proverbs 8.36
“But those who miss me injure themselves.All who hate me love death.” In my mind, both of my grandmothers were the wisest people I knew. They gave up significant portions of their lives to shape me and to train me all during the everyday experiences of life. They were faithful to truth and loved the … Continue reading Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers – Proverbs 8.36
Who Am I? 1 Samuel 18:18,23
But David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my life or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be the king’s son-in-law?” We clearly see the godly humility of David. It flows from deep within him. He's not putting on an act or simply appearing to be self-denigrating. He is truly … Continue reading Who Am I? 1 Samuel 18:18,23
Worthless Slaves
https://wenwords.com/2020/03/10/worthless-slaves-luke-179-10/ Repost, 2.14.2022
Magnanimous Grace
https://wenwords.com/2018/03/02/magnanimous-grace-luke-1532/ Repost, 2.10.2022
Taxed – Matthew 17:24-27
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or … Continue reading Taxed – Matthew 17:24-27
Purely Justified – Job 25:4
How can a person be justified before God? How can one born of woman be pure? This is truly the fundamental question of all who seek a perfect God of justice and love - as if there could be any other type of omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God. Think about it, to be the good Creator … Continue reading Purely Justified – Job 25:4
Deceptive Personal Attacks – Matthew 9:34
But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” The Pharisees cannot address the facts of Jesus compassionate, miraculous actions so they attack His person with lies. What Jesus is doing is clearly the work of God and His claim to be God cannot be reasonably denied. It is senseless to … Continue reading Deceptive Personal Attacks – Matthew 9:34
It’s Your Own Fault – Job 12:5
People who are at ease mock those in trouble. They give a push to people who are stumbling. O how careful the person who has endured no trouble or persecution must be when looking upon those whom God has blessed with trials and suffering. Material blessings and smooth sailing often deceive their recipients into believing … Continue reading It’s Your Own Fault – Job 12:5
Fearing the Future – Job 3:25
What I always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded has come true. NLT It is odd to hear this from a man of faith like Job. He has trusted God and feared Him. He has walked faithfully before Him. He has born suffering and loss and refused to sin by blaming God. He … Continue reading Fearing the Future – Job 3:25
Eyes To See – John 21:7
That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. There are experiences and happenings in our lives that simply illustrate Lord Jesus’ work within … Continue reading Eyes To See – John 21:7
What Charge? – John 18:30
They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” This is categorically NOT an accusation. It is an assumption by the Jewish rulers that Pilate will submit to whatever they have decided. They have no rational, supportable accusation against Jesus. There is no charge. They … Continue reading What Charge? – John 18:30
Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and asked Him, “We aren’t blind too, are we?” “If you were blind,” Jesus told them, “you wouldn’t have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see’ — your sin remains. Since they refuse to admit their willful blindness regarding Who Jesus really is, … Continue reading Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
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