I admire two ministers and a layman.[1] First, Johnny D. Our youth minister loved his family, and was determined to obey Jesus in all things. He also had a gift for loving people, listening to people, and showing compassion. He was full of joy and when you were around him, you knew following Christ wasContinue reading “Biblical Manhood is Kingdom Childhood. Mark 10:14.”
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HAMAN HAD 99%, BUT HE WAS NOT SATISFIED. Esther 3:2-5; James 4:10.
The king honored Haman more than all his other counselors. He even passed a law requiring everyone to bow before Haman—and everyone did. Except Mordecai, servant of the One true God; he would not bow to a man. It made Haman crazy. “The entire royal staff bowed down and paid homage, but Mordecai would notContinue reading “HAMAN HAD 99%, BUT HE WAS NOT SATISFIED. Esther 3:2-5; James 4:10.”
Watch Out for the Sin of Egypt. Ezekiel 29:15
Ever wonder what happened to Egypt? The nation once ruled the world. Today it is on the sidelines. But it was proud, and God does not ignore pride. When Egypt said, “the Nile is my own, I made it for myself,” God promised judgment. He said: Egypt will be the lowliest of kingdoms and willContinue reading “Watch Out for the Sin of Egypt. Ezekiel 29:15”
SATAN’S BACKSTORY. Ezekiel 28:12-19.
Where did the devil come from? Who is he and how much power does he have? Some of the answers are found in Ezekiel 28. “You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God, and were covered in every kind of precious stone…Continue reading “SATAN’S BACKSTORY. Ezekiel 28:12-19.”
What is the Worst Sin? Isaiah 14:12-15.
Contrary to popular belief, all sins are NOT equal. In fact, the Bible ranks sins. Some are far worse than others. But is there one sin that is the worst of them all? If there is, it is probably the devil’s first sin: pride. WHAT PRIDE IS NOT— Pride is not simply knowing your strengths. Continue reading “What is the Worst Sin? Isaiah 14:12-15.”
Let Jesus Wash You Clean—Again and Again, Forever. Micah 7:19.
Hogs like to wallow in the mud. The muddy places they frequent are called “hog wallows.” But we are not hogs. People like to be clean. We shower every day, sometimes two or even three times. We wash our hands so often we stop counting. We have one type of soap for hands, another forContinue reading “Let Jesus Wash You Clean—Again and Again, Forever. Micah 7:19.”
Seek Wise Counsel.
You never know how God may speak. We must pray—and we must listen. God speaks through His word, prayer, circumstances, other people, and He may even speak through your enemies. Do you realize that? Judah’s King Amaziah was a pretty good king, generally following the Lord more closely than the kings of Israel such asContinue reading “Seek Wise Counsel.”
I am the Master of My Fate.
Have you met the soft and unmotivated? Heard people complain they were too hungry to get up and find food? Seen teenagers who collapse facing easy tasks? America was built on self-reliance: if you want something, work for it. Hitch up your oxen, head into the wilderness, cut down the trees, pull up stumps, plowContinue reading “I am the Master of My Fate.”
Boss.
JOB was a boss. He owned fantastic wealth. The Bible calls him “the greatest man among all the peoples of the East” 1:3. He understood lawsuits; he knew how to secure justice. When young men saw him they backed away, older men stood, city officials and noblemen stopped talking. “Men listened to me with expectation,Continue reading “Boss.”
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