“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 is being left to you desolate! For I say to you, from now on youContinue reading →
[heading style=”1″]“Why, what evil has this man done?” – Pilate[/heading] “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 the Holy Spirit, it shall not beContinue reading →
“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 1:3) Which faith did Jude the brother of Jesus say we were toContinue reading →
“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 am always reminded that it was on Resurrection morning 2005, seven years ago, that myContinue reading →
“… 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 11:13-16 NASB) Journal, In writing to Timothy, Paul instructed him to flee fromContinue reading →
“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increases power.” (Pro 24:3-5) Readers, Would you really like to learn the ways of the Lord? Did you know that GodContinue reading →
“The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; “He made fromContinue reading →
Readers, A brother told me that he could listen to Alan Stroud preach all day long. That is a compliment and very well stated. Last Sunday we celebrated our thirty-six year homecoming Jubilee. Alan was guest speaker. But I’m almost reluctant to call him a ‘guest’ since Alan has been very much a part ofContinue reading →
“Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising andContinue reading →
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (Psa 32:8) Journal, It was a new venture for us. We had no outside source of income, no congregation to speak of. What we had was a stewardship from the Lord. ThatContinue reading →
