“Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.” (Rev 20:6) Journal, I was asked some time back to give a studyContinue reading →
What Did Jesus Write on the Ground
“Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?” “They were saying this, testing Him, so that they might have grounds for accusing Him. “But Jesus stooped down and with His finger wrote on the ground. “But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and saidContinue reading →
Beware of Spiritual Counterfeits
“So the worthless rose up against the honored, those of no reputation against such as were renowned, the foolish against the wise, the young against those advanced in years. “For this reason righteousness and peace are now far departed from you, inasmuch as everyone abandons the fear of God, and is become blind in his faith…” – The FirstContinue reading →
Welcome to My World – Won’t You Come On In
Readers, Many are not aware that the song, ‘Welcome to My World’ was co-written by John Hathcock and Ray Winkler in 1961, but it was first made popular by Hathcock and Winkler’s good friend, Jim Reeves (Gentleman Jim). Reeves was one of the most well-loved country artists of his time. He became internationally famous andContinue reading →
In Memory of General Claudius Josephus (CJ)
Readers, I need to take a pause in my regular journal entries to share about a wonderful ‘someone’ who has affected the lives of so many people. This entry has to do with a special gift from God. He was one of heaven’s wonderful gentle giants. His name is… General Claudius Josephus (CJ) CJContinue reading →
Why Our Goodness Cannot Save Us
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them [Israel] is for their salvation. For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. “For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousnessContinue reading →
Tell your children and your children’s chilldren
“Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” (Psa 145:2-4) Journal, I realize that not everyone is thatContinue reading →
For Love of the Lamb #2
“Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, ‘My father!’ And he said, ‘Here I am, my son.’ And he said, ‘Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?’ “Abraham said, ‘God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.’ So the twoContinue reading →
Walking Through the Passages of Life
“You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (Psa 32:7-8) No matter what your struggle in life is about, theContinue reading →
When a man loves a woman
“Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening; and he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, camels were coming. “Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac she dismounted from the camel. She said to the servant, ‘Who is that man walking in the field to meet us?’ AndContinue reading →