Whole Gospel To Whole World
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10)." Yesterday I woke up from a comforting sleep and went into the hallway. Moments later, my son followed me. As... Continue Reading →
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23)." Happy New Year! I hope 2023 brings you joy, progress, and a closer walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I was sitting in church today listening... Continue Reading →
Wake up to sip hot coffeewhile the sun burnsat 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.Take a shower and brush teethwhile the earth spinsA thousand miles per hour.Get in car and drive to workwhile black holes envelopbillions of gases and dust.Jog around my hometownwhile the universe expandstrillions of miles away.Sleep in bed to repeat againwhile the closest rockshines 238,855... Continue Reading →
There comes a breaking pointIn the journey of one's lifeWhereby they choose eitherTo be content with themselvesOr strive for the ideal self.In both cases, it seems to meVanity of vanitiesand chasing after the wind.For goals may be reached.Accomplishments celebrated.But at the end of the dayThe lazy and the ambitiousAre destined for the grave.Forgotten in the... Continue Reading →
"But you are God’s chosen treasure —priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones (1 Peter 2:9-10)." A treasure is defined as something that one ascribes value or importance to. In real estate, people who put their homes on the market believe their house has more value than what buyers... Continue Reading →
It quickly grew root. Like the summer dew. Weeds instead of fruit. Sky no longer blue. Path became muddled. Trees burned to the ground. The soul is troubled. Oh, can it be found? Stars give up the dance. Birds no longer sing. Does hope have a chance? Like dry grass in spring? Is there a... Continue Reading →
"And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:10)." We just got back from a much needed family vacation. My wife and I took our three sons to Busch gardens, Adventure Island, and The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida.... Continue Reading →
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise: that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction... Continue Reading →
"Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God (Eph. 5:1-2, WEB)." As Christians, our primary objective is to conform into the image of God. Scripture repeatedly encourages us to... Continue Reading →
"Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing (Ps. 50:1-2, WEB)." Praise be to God! The divine name, לַ֝יהוָ֗ה, means Jehovah, the existing one. He is Lord over all creation. The universe, the sun, the stars, the moon, oceans, lakes, trees, fish, penguins, lions, and... Continue Reading →
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