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“Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear (be cautious) lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those… Read More »Grasping for Rest

The death and resurrection of Christ Jesus reveals to us the power of the cross and the message of the cross. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved it is the power of God.” (I Corinthians 1:18) Furthermore, for those who believe… Read More »Crucified to the World

Reflecting on the steps of a good man, one of the salient features of a good man is his virtuous spirit. This is the root of a man who has chosen God as his Lord. He is the light of the world.  He has light in his eyes. “The lamp of the body is the… Read More »The Steps of a Good Man

We all experience seasons. Any particular time of the year can bring up memories and emotions. How wonderful are some of these memories. The events permeate in our minds and can bring about nostalgia.  On the other hand, they can bring up negative feelings, depression and regret. In Ecclesiastes 3, we read, “To everything there… Read More »To Everything There Is A Season

Mankind is constantly forging idols in his heart. He finds a way of living as he sees proper. He is thoroughly convinced that his way of thinking trumps any other view. “There is a way that seems right to a man.” (Proverbs 14:12)   Without Christ, his end is death. “He who has the Son has… Read More »The Protocol of Abiding in Christ

As the world drifts into relativism, it can have a debilitating effect upon the Church unless there is a solid foundation of Judea Christian values.  Any variation from this foundation can cause confusion and bondage. Some may start out well, but end up on the slippery slope of sin. Not being on good ground, they… Read More »The Slippery Slope

The drifting of society from a moral code to relativism has plunged society into a land of no restraint. The atmosphere reeks with darkness all around. The author, Flannery O’Connor, wrote to an anonymous friend, “You breathe in nihilism. In or out of the church, it is the gas you breathe.” Nihilism is the rejection… Read More »Fleshly Lusts

The center of Christian living is Thanksgiving! “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds.”God has emphasized His desire in this text that in everything we are… Read More »In Everything Give Thanks

One of the most delightful things to lay eyes on is a person who walks with God. This person has the Spirit of the living God that reflects the attributes of virtue, righteousness, wholesomeness, and God’s workmanship. He has guarded himself from defilement. The basis for this temperament is a deep-seated loyalty to and delight… Read More »The Undefiled

The multitude of anxieties is commonplace among many. Just think of our own lives, how we may have experienced the spirit of anxiety, just one of endless afflictions. The width, depth, and height of these afflictions can, at times, confound even the best of counselors and pastors. Add to this the instability, passivity, and brokenness… Read More »The Multitude of Anxieties