Be sober-minded – Household Words:

Which is Better, to Win a War or to Prevent One? Joshua 22.

In the early morning hours of September 26, 1983, Soviet Lieutenant Stanislav Petrov received an alarm. Computers indicated the U.S. had launched five nuclear-armed missiles at Russian targets. The missiles would reach Russia in under twenty minutes—there was no time to waste. Petrov was to telephone the high command and immediately Soviet leadership would respond,Continue reading “Which is Better, to Win a War or to Prevent One? Joshua 22.”

BE ALERT! Do You Want Your Mind Dull or Sharp? Luke 21:34-36.

Jesus warns us to be alert. He says don’t be caught unprepared. Don’t be caught in the dark with no oil for your lamp (charge up that flashlight!). Don’t be like a homeowner who did not know when burglars would come. If you are the manager of the house, don’t be asleep when the OwnerContinue reading “BE ALERT! Do You Want Your Mind Dull or Sharp? Luke 21:34-36.”

Are You Alert to the Things of God? Luke 21:28.

While talking about His second coming, Jesus said to be watchful, to pay attention. “Be on your guard so that your minds are not dulled from carousing, drunkenness, or the worries of life, or that day will come unexpectedly—like a trap” Luke 21:34 Clearly, partying, drinking, and the like can cause you to miss whatContinue reading “Are You Alert to the Things of God? Luke 21:28.”