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Healing?

Keeping an eternal perspective can be difficult in a world full of ups and downs and too many distractions, not to mention financial and physical challenges. And when we are confronted by concerning issues, we tend to look for solutions we feel we can readily apply. We tend to treat prayer as a last resort.Continue reading “Healing?”

Can You Stand to be Blessed? – Lite (35 min)

How would you define a blessed person? Is it having great wealth, good health, a loving family, trustworthy friends, and favour in society? I certainly think those things can be blessings, but depending on the effects on you (or your development), they may not be. What about people who have all of those things, but do not know Christ?Continue reading “Can You Stand to be Blessed? – Lite (35 min)”

Can You Stand to Be Blessed?

Scriptural Proof of Election – Lite (5 min)

Now, if we gauge our salvation based on experiences and emotions, it is likely that we will live a dramatically fretful and potentially fearful life. This is not God’s intention for us. The disciple John who knew how much the LORD loved him wanted other believers to have assurance. John wrote the Gospel of John, 1st 2nd and 3rdContinue reading “Scriptural Proof of Election – Lite (5 min)”

The Benevolent Covenant of Grace is His Binding Commitment (Part 2)

This is the second part of my study in Romans 4. Last time we looked at how Abraham was saved by grace through faith; and yes, based on Scripture, that faith was in Jesus Christ. While that is absolutely amazing, it is not impossible for eternal God (who is not limited to our space-time, orContinue reading “The Benevolent Covenant of Grace is His Binding Commitment (Part 2)”

The Benevolent Covenant of Grace is His Binding Commitment

When contemplating the intricacies of the universe’s design and life within it, I cannot even begin to comprehend the Creator’s precision. There is a deliberate order whether we understand it or not. I marvel at how God prophetically revealed redemption using history as both a mechanism and proof to help willing humans enter this very specific way to be reconciledContinue reading “The Benevolent Covenant of Grace is His Binding Commitment”

My New Year’s Eve Prayer for You

Another year has passed, and while so much has changed, God remains immutable and faithful. Regardless of what we are experiencing, we have such hope in Him! I thank the LORD for His Word which He originated outside of our space and time. I am amazed that this transcendent God would condescend to give it to us throughContinue reading “My New Year’s Eve Prayer for You”

Simply, What’s Your Defense? – Lite (5 Min)

If you were face to face with God and He asked you why He should let you into heaven, what would you tell Him? The truth is there will be no argument or negotiation about your final destination after you die because death is the vehicle to your permanent abode. So how can you setContinue reading “Simply, What’s Your Defense? – Lite (5 Min)”

Simply, What’s Your Defense? (5 Min)

Husbandry in the Vineyard

There is loving and very serious warning from Jesus for people who profess to be Christians. We spend so much time acclaiming the grace, love, and mercy of the LORD which is good and right! I think He expects that of us. With that said, we should never forget our God is always completely Himself and does not change. This means that He mustContinue reading “Husbandry in the Vineyard”