I was listening to a short video clip recently sent to me on social media. In this clip, a self-professing prophet was sharing how God visited her in a vision and explained to her the mystery of oneness in God. She relayed how God said He had revealed this mystery to St. Patrick as she held a four-leaf clover in her hand, stating that God told her everything in creation points to His character and attributes by showing her a…
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 ESV Taking the log out of my own eye has been a humbling experience, especially when the…
Over the years, I can recall hearing numerous stories of great men and women of God who did great exploits. One book that was utilized for sharing such stories was God’s Generals, and one particular story came to mind recently. It was the story of John G Lake and the bubonic plague said to have died in his hands while he was in South Africa. Lake shared this account in his writings and sermons stating, “During that great plague that…
Are you under a lot of stress? The answer came out more quickly than I anticipated, and a dam broke as the tears followed suit. I wanted to grab the yes proceeding from my lips and shove it back down deep inside where no one except God knew how weak I had become. Normally, I would reserve my moments of weakness to the confines of my home and in the quiet alone with the Lord and my thoughts. It is…
By now you have most likely heard about the latest Disney Pixar movie, Turning Red, and you may have heard mixed reviews about this movie. While there are some singing the praises of this movie and are labeling it another classic in the line of Disney movies, there are others who have great concerns about the overarching message and influences this movie presents to children. I am in the concerned group. Initially, I had decided to steer clear of the…
Matthew Henry is a personal favorite when doing Bible study on a particular verse of Scripture, and his commentary did not disappoint as I read his insight concerning John 15. Henry encourages fellow believers by saying, “We must be fruitful. From a vine we look for grapes, and from a Christian we look for Christianity… the Christian temper and disposition, A Christian life and conversation. We must honor God and do good, and this is bearing fruit.” When discussing unfruitful…
When the Holy Spirit does his work of regeneration in the hearts of men, he does not come on them with great powerful feelings and emotions which cannot be resisted. He does not possess men as evil spirits take possession of their victims…As among all the doctrines of the gospel, there is none opposed with more violence and subtlety than that concerning our regeneration by the immediate, powerful, effectual operation of the Holy Spirit of grace. John Owen I recently…
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31,32 ESV If you try to run after the Lord without running through the Word, you will find someone else. John Piper I am about eleven years late listening to a message from John Piper titled, If You Abide in My Word, You Are Truly…
Have you ever heard teaching on cleansing your home of demonic items that may be leaving a door open for the devil to wreak havoc in your family and personal life? Currently, there are teachings and books concerning this very belief. Some teach that anytime you enter a hotel room, you need to cleanse the room because of previous evil and sin having taken place before your stay. I not only heard these teachings, but I also believed them and…
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. Ephesians 2:19-21 ESV Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful…