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…]
Some of us are guilty of finding the teacher who lines up with our current beliefs or traditions. This should not be the case. We should want to hear the meat of the Word. Sometimes the “meat of the Word” will be hard to swallow, but nonetheless we should accept, meditate, and apply such wisdom … [Read more…]
Gary Rossington, guitar player for Lynyrd Skynyrd passed on to a better place. Like many of people around my age, Lynyrd Skynyrd touched my life. At first, when I heard about Mr. Rossington passing, I was sadden by the news. Then God did something–I shared a few videos. I knew most of the band members … [Read more…]
Mercy and Grace Philippians 4:19–20 (NKJV)19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. According to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus. “He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in … [Read more…]
When it comes to God’s kingdom, seekers find (and are rewarded). Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)33 But seek first the kingdom of … [Read more…]
Our Personal Evangelism page is up. Today is a good day to love the world (John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-20). https://www.raisedfaith.org/personalevangelism
What is the greatest lesson we can learn from the Father and the Son? How to love… 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV)13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV)3 the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting … [Read more…]