Is it just me? How can a person be so joyful and thankful but tired of certain things simultaneously? The writers of the Bible often shared laments, and while I am not divinely inspired to write Scripture and am by no means a skilled author, I can express my thoughts. I will avoid details becauseContinue reading “Tired But Encouraged (5 Min)”
Category Archives: A Fruitful Vine
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:1-5 (10 min)
People want to improve themselves and their circumstances. Ever since the Garden of Eden, humanity has grasped for more illumination. Jesus warned people saying, “… take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness.” (Luke 11:35) Clearly, the Lord indicated there is a luminousness that is good and another that is evil.Continue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:1-5 (10 min)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1st John Overview (7 min)
Some things remain the same despite the generation, culture, language, and era. Imagine finding an ancient, affirming, instructional warning letter written by someone who loves the recipients, and the letter sounds like it applies to you and some of your friends. What do you do with it? Do you discuss it with others? Do you seriously consider the warnings? DoContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1st John Overview (7 min)”
Expect Change at the Fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11)
All over the world, people are sensing that this is a time of change. Momentum is building. Do you perceive it? What are your thoughts on all the developments in the news? Are they just random or causal? Consider the technological changes, the vast number of people migrating to other countries, the weather events, theContinue reading “Expect Change at the Fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11)”
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”
Dress Code in Effect
Why do we feel that everything is negotiable? When invited to a wedding, is the invited permitted to determine the date, time, venue, and nuptial garments? Certainly, those invited have a choice to determine whether they will attend, they make preparations to journey to the ceremonial site, and they make the effort to get there. ButContinue reading “Dress Code in Effect”
The Plumbline
As of the posting of this piece, the Merriam-Webster dictionary states that relativism is a view that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them. Please note the distinction made by including the word ‘ethical’ to delineate the type of truth. Audio version of the full-length blog/podcast (27 min). Definitions have changed based on cultural acceptance of a stated meaningContinue reading “The Plumbline”
Before the Night
When contemplating Christ’s horrendous suffering, I find it difficult not to think about whether I could endure such affliction for people I love; never mind for antagonists. Two factors immediately come to mind: enduring pain and facing physical death. Neither thought is pleasant, especially because God created us with the innate desire to live! Depending on whatContinue reading “Before the Night”
Unspeakable Joy is Worship in the Vineyard
Humanity has pursued fulfillment with great fervour. Regardless of the quest, life has emotional hills and valleys. The question is not whether we have the ability to control contributing factors. The questions are: (1) what is our destination; and, (2) is there an ability to enjoy the journey? The answer is found in God andContinue reading “Unspeakable Joy is Worship in the Vineyard”
Filthy Sheep Wool: A Deadly Self-Defence
The human heart can cause the mind to conveniently forget our own unrighteousness as a self defense mechanism when we feel hurt or wronged . Seldom do we see how we contributed to a situation. We even feel what we call “righteous indignation” if we think we did not deserve something. We tend to desireContinue reading “Filthy Sheep Wool: A Deadly Self-Defence”
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