Why do I respect the younger and older among us? The younger, Jesus was about His Father’s business at a young age (12,13-year-old) and showed Himself to be wise among the leaders and elders of the synagogues. Jesus’ ministry started when he was in His early 30s (natural years). The older, throughout scripture, God discusses … [Read more…]
God corrects-His chosen- in several ways. First, He would rather us be humble, receive His words (Jesus said, “learn from me”), and turn from fallen ways. Every good gift comes from Him (James 1: 17); this is where the pigheaded receives discipline. He will not force us to do right, and He will not bless … [Read more…]
The Book of Job, many use this book to justify the problems in their lives and that should not be the case. A very misunderstood book, here is some truth based on years of study and guidance from a holy and just God. He is a good God–period! We know the Book of Job happened … [Read more…]
I had a 30+ min talk with a Texas State Trooper. We talked about God, the Holy Spirit, the Constitution, politics, and we the people. He was in the military and was on the job for 11 years. Speaking for myself, I saw things newly from his–and other officers like him– perspective. He had insight … [Read more…]
God does not condemn people until death; He edifies-instructs- until life! Jesus said in scripture to “learn from me” and so we should… Matthew 11:28–30 (NKJV)28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I … [Read more…]
Brothers and sisters, do not lose our heads (Matthew 11:6)! Brothers and sisters, we do not cut (make slurs to offend); we sharpen each other (Proverbs 27:17). #faith#love#hope#God#Jesus#swordofthespirit#victory#raisedfaith Matthew 11:5–6 (ESV)5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the … [Read more…]
There is a difference between those who want to stretch us to excellence versus those who want to see us defeated. Do not let imaginations define people; let God, His words, and fruits define them. We all can do better if we allow God to fine-tune our thinking; sometimes, God even uses other people to … [Read more…]