When Jesus Christ was on earth, His followers asked Him about the timing and signs for the end of this age. He started His response with these words “Take heed that you not be deceived“ which is recorded three times in the Gospels (Matthew 24:4, Mark 13:5, Luke 21:8). Later in Matthew 24, Jesus continued HisContinue reading “Be Alert, Occupying & Waiting – He’s Coming”
Category Archives: Beyond Here and Now
The Gravity of it All
There was nothing extraordinary about my life yesterday, but I experienced a deep soberness related to the concept of personal choice. You see, I interacted with two people I hadn’t seen in a while, and I had the opportunity to hear about their choices. A couple of years ago, I shared my faith withContinue reading “The Gravity of it All”
What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)
In my last post, I asked: Do you understand who Jesus Christ is from Father God’s view? The Father’s revelation of Christ is within God’s Word. It is important not to have someone else’s interpretation of who He is! What does God expect you to do with His Christ beyond believing in His message? PaulContinue reading “What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:25-29
How many religious organizations exist? How many Christian denominations exist? Is there only one denomination that has saving faith? Those who are deceived do not know they are. Hmmm. Let’s change the questions. What is the basis of my beliefs and how can I be assured that I am not deceived? How do I knowContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:25-29”
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? (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? (5 Min)”
The Believer’s Eternal Rewards
It’s interesting to listen to people discuss what they value and watch the excitement on their faces. I especially enjoy watching children unwrap presents with great anticipation. Friends, 1st Corinthians 2:9-10 says (and I am paraphrasing) that eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, nor hearts dreamed of the great things that God has preparedContinue reading “The Believer’s Eternal Rewards”
The Outcomes
The 2nd chapter of Romans personalizes the reality of willful blindness in a “virtuous” person, and it ought to cause great introspection. In this chapter, the word “you” is used 27 times within 12 out of a total of 29 verses. That’s on average over 2 times per statement which is fairly confrontational. It becomesContinue reading “The Outcomes”
His Way Is Truth and Humbles Me
Many people have heard the statement, “God doesn’t want religion, He wants a relationship”. I suspect that poses the question of how to have a relationship with a “Being” that exists outside the dimensions of time while we are physically limited to our geography and physical laws. Some doubt it is feasible to have companionship withContinue reading “His Way Is Truth and Humbles Me”
Relationship Test
Have you ever experienced a period in your life with competing objectives that occupied far too much mental real estate? Admittedly, over the past few weeks, I have allowed distractions to crowd my mind and deprive me of the refreshing joy and peace found in my relationship with the LORD. People in all walks ofContinue reading “Relationship Test”
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