Today I have a guest blogger - The Holy Spirit. These are God's words without editing. I am simply letting God speak words of comfort to you today: God’s Word of Comfort Gen 16:13 - So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God of seeing," for she … Continue reading Comfort from God’s Word
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I AM!
In John’s account of the gospel, there are a number of times Christ describes Himself with “I AM”s. You can be, He is saying, because I AM. John 14:10-11. "I am in the Father." Jesus is God (John 8:24 - I am HE). He is the Word that was in the beginning with God and … Continue reading I AM!
Reflection
This week in our reading as a congregation we are reading the last five chapters of Matthew. The last three chapters are Matthew's record of the last few hours of Jesus's life. In these last hours, Jesus reveals to the disciples that the end is near. The elders of the Jews step up their plot … Continue reading Reflection
******s Anonymous
When I was a much younger minister, a young person I attempted to help spiritually, had a battle with an addiction. This young adult tried to fight their addiction, but ended up needing help, beyond what I or the church leaders could provide. With their parent's guidance and the help of local counselors they checked … Continue reading ******s Anonymous
Let Us Come to Fear: Part 2 Developing Fear
On Tuesday I shared the first part of my lecture notes on Hebrews 4:1. That post is here. Fear is not something that we (Specifically, fear is not something I am comfortable with. Sometime in my teen and young adult years, I developed an attitude of 'No Fear.' I am still somewhat of a thrill … Continue reading Let Us Come to Fear: Part 2 Developing Fear
Top Ten Passages on God’s Grace
Here is a list of what I think are the Top Ten passages about grace. 1. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was … Continue reading Top Ten Passages on God’s Grace
I am Blessed
This morning I passed the building and my study and made my way to two hospitals in Birmingham. In one hospital is a young mother who is an active member our church family; she is recovering from surgery. In the other hospital is another young mother fighting multiple health issues. She is between churches at … Continue reading I am Blessed
God’s Ten Most Wanted
Please post in a prominent location. God is looking for the following individuals. If you see them, contact God immediately through prayer. 1. The man putting God's business above and other business - Matt 6:33 2. The man who worships with his wife and children - Heb 10:24-25 3. The man who thinks more of … Continue reading God’s Ten Most Wanted
Would You Choose Hell?
No matter what someone says to your or where they tell you to go; NO man can send you to Hell. Filp Wilson claimed "the devil made me do it." Dana Carvey as the Church Lady would surmise, "Could it be . . . Satan?" But in reality hell is your choice. My mom reminded us … Continue reading Would You Choose Hell?
God’s Steadfast Love
Psalm 136 repeats the following phrase 26 times in 26 verses: ". . . for His steadfast love endures forever." The KJV translates the phrase as "For His mercy endures forever." When reading this psalm one cannot help but walk away knowing that God cares and that that care (mercy - steadfast love) endures. There … Continue reading God’s Steadfast Love
Driving Thought 