Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated him with contempt, mocked him, dressed him in bright clothing, and sent him back to Pilate. That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been enemies. These two historically evil leaders formed a ‘friendship’ at Jesus expense. They developed a camaraderie through sharing in the humiliation … Continue reading Flimsy Friendships – Luke 23:11-12
Say Adieu – Luke 14:33
So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Some say Christianity is an easy crutch for weak willed people. A salvation system for those who are afraid to die. A simple sequence of steps to salve the conscience. I say poppycock, and I don’t even … Continue reading Say Adieu – Luke 14:33
Interpreting the Times – Luke 12:56
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? As with all Scripture, this statement of Christ must be kept in context. I do not believe He is necessarily referring to 'all times', that we must be able to … Continue reading Interpreting the Times – Luke 12:56
Variegated Grace – 1 Peter 4:10-11
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Variegated Grace – 1 Peter 4:10-11
Righteous Anger? – Jonah 4:4
The Lord asked, “Is it right for you to be angry?” This is a great question to ask ourselves every single time we feel the fire of anger rising within us. I venture to say that most often our anger is selfish in nature just as Jonah’s was. My anger is almost always triggered by … Continue reading Righteous Anger? – Jonah 4:4
Keep Silence – Amos 5:13
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil. Honestly, I don't fully understand this direction from God; however, I must stop and consider that in exceptionally evil days such as ours, when God appears to be executing His judgment and evil people are in power, there is … Continue reading Keep Silence – Amos 5:13
Music Moves – 2 Kings 3.15
https://wenwords.com/2018/10/28/music-moves-2-kings-315/ Repost, 11.23.2021
Fallen Away – Hebrews 6:4-8
For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again … Continue reading Fallen Away – Hebrews 6:4-8
Spiritual Legacy – 1 Kings 22.53
https://wenwords.com/2018/10/25/spiritual-legacy-1-kings-2253/ Repost, 11.16.2021
Just Be Quiet – 2 Kings 18:36
But the people kept silent; they didn’t say anything, for the king’s command was, “Don’t answer him.” Sometimes in the face of accusations and threats the best answer is to simply say nothing. As the old cowboy proverb says, ‘Never miss a good opportunity to shut up.’ If only I could learn this truth and … Continue reading Just Be Quiet – 2 Kings 18:36
Blind Hate – 1 Kings 19:2
So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods punish me and do so severely if I don’t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!” Big, bad Mama Jezebel runs Ahab’s life and his show. She is the picture of an evil, controlling woman. She will … Continue reading Blind Hate – 1 Kings 19:2
A Word From the Lord – 1 Kings 13:18
And he said to him, “I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you into your house that he may eat bread and drink water.’” But he lied to him. Here is an example of the clear danger … Continue reading A Word From the Lord – 1 Kings 13:18
Broken Covenant – Ezekiel 33:23-26
Then the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, those who live in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one person, yet he received possession of the land. But we are many; the land has been given to us as a possession.’ Therefore say to them: … Continue reading Broken Covenant – Ezekiel 33:23-26
Glorified Lives – Galatians 1:24
https://wenwords.com/2018/03/16/glorified-lives-galatians-124/ Repost, 10.02.2021
The Spirit of Freedom – 2 Corinthians 3.17
https://wenwords.com/2018/03/05/the-spirit-of-freedom-2-corinthians-317/ Repost, 09.26.2021
Blinded – 2 Corinthians 4:4
In whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. It is not Father God, the Creator of the Universe, who has blinded these unbelievers. It is the … Continue reading Blinded – 2 Corinthians 4:4
Watershed – 1 Corinthians 15:17
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. All of Christianity and it's truth hinges upon this one historical event. It is truly the watershed fact of the Christian faith. The victorious life of the follower of Christ flows out of this historically authenticated truth. Without … Continue reading Watershed – 1 Corinthians 15:17
He Is Hope – Psalms 39.7
https://wenwords.com/2018/09/03/he-is-hope-psalms-397/ Repost, 9.11.2021 Author’s note: It seems no coincidence that this article is reposted on a day that will live in infamy, September 11. Who can ever forget that day when evil terrorists destroyed many innocent Americans in the name of religion and a false god? It changed our world for the worse. People simply … Continue reading He Is Hope – Psalms 39.7
Known By God – 1 Corinthians 8:3
But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. What an immense, almost incomprehensible thought. We can be known by the Creator of the Universe. There is both a deep joy and a great terror in such a truth. The One Who spoke the universe into existence is a personal God who even takes … Continue reading Known By God – 1 Corinthians 8:3
Even Though He Knows – Psalm 31.7-10
https://wenwords.com/2020/04/28/even-though-he-knows-psalms-317-10/ Author’s note at reposting, 8.30.2021 There is still a depth to the love that is described in this psalm that I cannot understand and am still learning to accept. Hearing and understanding that the Creator of the universe loves us and makes provision for us in spite of our evil motives and troubled lives … Continue reading Even Though He Knows – Psalm 31.7-10
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