The Believer’s Validation of Faith

“ … to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith … ” (Eph 3:14-19)   Journal, What is it in a believer’s life that validates their … Continue reading

Shunning – The Shame of Religion

    “The Pharisees and their scribes began grumbling at His disciples, saying, ‘Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?’” (Luk 5:30)     Journal, My wife and I watched a movie last evening entitled, … Continue reading

The Issue of ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’

  Journal, The following guest study is from Pastor Charles Smoot of ‘Simple Church Ministries’ of Lancaster, PA. While Charles and I may view some things a bit differently, I have found his study on the security of the believer … Continue reading

Do You Remember the Jesus Kids

“The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at My right hand Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’ The LORD will stretch forth Your strong scepter from Zion, saying, ‘Rule in the midst of Your enemies.’ “‘Your … Continue reading

Fixed Points in Time

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Php 1:6)   Journal, If you could write a story of your life, chances … Continue reading

God’s Message to Israel

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. “Behold, your house … Continue reading

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit

“Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against … Continue reading

Contending for the Ancient Faith

“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” (Jud … Continue reading

Mom’s Memorabilia – A Missionary Report

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching; indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head and ornaments about your neck.” (Pro 1:8-9)     Journal, This past Sunday was Resurrection Sunday. And I … Continue reading

The Christian’s Life is a Story to be Told

“… having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. … they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.” (Heb … Continue reading