"Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7)." The world faces us with many temptations. Lust, greed, envy, and pride are prevalent in social media, newspapers, advertisements, and even digested in our sphere of influence. We are only a click, drive, or phone call away from being... Continue Reading →
Verse Of The Day: 2 Timothy 2:15
"Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth (2 Tim. 2:15)." All believers are called to properly handle the Word of Truth, especially those who are called by God to lead and teach others. James 3:1 warns pastors that they will... Continue Reading →
Psalm 28: Praying Through The Psalms
To you, Yahweh, I call. My rock, don't be deaf to me, lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my petitions, when I cry to you, when I lift up my heads toward your Most Holy Place (Ps. 28:1-2, WEB).... Continue Reading →
Poem: The God Who Inspires
Wake up and see What your dreams could truly be. When you follow the Creator You will envision much greater. Like a butterfly who emerges from his cocoon. You will soar to new goals Experience new roles As a follower of the great King. Now trust in Him above To show you His great love.... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: The Soul
What does it profitsomeone who gains the whole worldbut loses their soul? Jesus once told his disciples: "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul (Mark 8:36)?" The answer is clear: There is nothing more valuable than one's soul and eternal destiny. Money, prestige, power, success, or any... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 16
I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, 2 that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 14
Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. 2 One man has faith to eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Don’t let him who eats despise him who doesn’t eat. Don’t let him who doesn’t eat judge him who eats, for God has accepted him. 4 Who are you... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Remember Those Who Are In Prison
"Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering (Hebrews 13:3)." When I was in seminary, once a month my professor would visit the state penitentiary to preach the gospel. He would invite his students to join him... Continue Reading →
Poem: The God of Amazing Grace
Across the deep blue sea You would swim to me. Through the rugged valleys You would still find me. Within the arctic cold You would surely take hold. In the driest of Deserts You would not desert me. For you are the Lord My heart leans toward. Forever I will chase The God of amazing... Continue Reading →
Poem: God is Good All The Time
Righteous Lord Your heart leans toward Giving abundant grace To the human race. Blessed Savior You changed my behavior. Setting me free from sin So I could be born again. Blessed Redeemer You make me a dreamer. Reaching lofty goals To share Jesus to lost souls. Heavenly King I will forever sing To you enthroned... Continue Reading →