The Company We Keep
In Acts 4:13, Jewish leaders heard the powerful words of John and Peter testifying about salvation through God’s Son. Their gospel defenders were unlearned, simple fishermen. Yet, they spoke with deep conviction and boldness. The Chief Priests’ conclusion? “They’ve been with Jesus!” Now that’s an indictment to which we can all aspire! To be judged […]
The Three R’s
We all know that phrase, “Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic,” coined at the beginning of the 19th century. God’s Word actually speaks of them all. READING: 2 Timothy 2:15, “STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 1 Timothy 4:13, “Till I come, give attendance to READING, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 […]
Holy Communion – Worship and Warfare
Psalm Twenty-Three is the comfort food of scripture. Still waters and soul restoration beckon me to come aside in this buzzing world. I am drawn to Verse Five as I retread this familiar word path. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,…” (Ps. 23:5NASV) To be so honored as a […]
Eyewitness to His Majesty
Peter used this phrase in 2 Peter 1:16 in defense of the truth of the gospel. He SAW Jesus. John 20:29 ESV: “transfigured and HEARD God’s voice of affirmation. This gospel is NO fable, he preached “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” That’s us! Though we’ve never seen the physical […]
Bearing of Fruit
As I was working outside and pulling weeds around my flowers that were coming up this spring, I noticed the similarity between the weeds and the flowers. Because of my years of gardening, I realize, at a glance, what needs to be pulled and cast aside and what needs to be nurtured to bloom. Inexperienced […]