Which is more important? The Crucifixtion or the Resurrection? Sure, we can separate them into two separate events in a timeline of history. BUT we cannot divide them. Two events, with Jesus Christ at the center, inextricably intertwined Eternally in history and in heaven, bringing about the possibility of reconciliation with God the Father through … Continue reading Which is More Important?
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Boldness for Christ
From Worthy Devotions: Isaiah 52:7-8 How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Your watchmen shall lift up their voices, With their voices they shall sing together; For they … Continue reading Boldness for Christ
Lead Me To The Rock
1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. -- Psalm 61 The Oak Ridge … Continue reading Lead Me To The Rock
This is OUR Country
Lt. Gen (ret) Michael Flynn writes in the Western Journal: (emphasis added) "In front of America stands a cold, dark and determined monster. This monster seeks to destroy this country. To those of us the monster fears and hates, it screams racist, conspirator, deplorable! It shouts at us, calling our passion and love for our … Continue reading This is OUR Country
Mission Accomplished, Part 2
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan, that can succeed against the Lord. Proverbs 21:30 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because … Continue reading Mission Accomplished, Part 2
Mission Accomplished
Paul Harvey, ABC radio commentary, April 03, 1965: "If I were the devil... I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree — thee. So, I would set about however necessary to take over the United States. I'd subvert the churches first, and I would begin with a campaign … Continue reading Mission Accomplished
The King Who Needs Nothing
God doesn’t need us. Nope. He doesn’t. There is nothing He needs from us. 33Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” 35“Who has ever given … Continue reading The King Who Needs Nothing
Atrophy
Atrophy. I don't even like the sound of that word. Merriam-Webster defines it as: 1: A decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue atrophy of muscles also : arrested development or loss of a part or organ incidental to the normal development or life of an animal or plant; 2 … Continue reading Atrophy
Know Your True Identity
This is a little long, but worth the read. From Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett: Whether you are regarded as somebody or nobody in your family, job, school, or church, you are somebody to God. Whether you achieve great or small things, your infinite worth and value to Him are undiminished. God thinks highly … Continue reading Know Your True Identity
A Winning Attitude
In the Worthy Brief devotion this morning, it encouraged us to be sure to not let ourselves develop a defeatist attitude: 1 John 5:4 "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith." As we are entering some of the most turbulent times in … Continue reading A Winning Attitude