Matthew 13:24-25: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Jesus often taught in parables. These stories were meant to provide meaning […]
I was recently reading through Matthew 5, which starts the famous sermon on the mount. This verse stood out to me as pertinent to my current daily life. Matthew 5:9: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. This can be read on so many levels. World affairs, national conflicts, […]
Happy Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for during this 2025 holiday, including those of you reading these words! Psalm 107:1 reads, “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” I am thankful, in no particular order, for family, employees, customers, suppliers, community, the Lord’s […]
Matthew 7:17 reads: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Jesus’ teaching here is regarding prophets (v15) and inspired speakers. I think the first application should be a pastor. Is the congregation thriving? Are sins addressed? Sure there will be evil actions within a church […]
Romans 11:20-21: Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. The last couple weeks, my reading has encouraged me that the Christian Church is God’s people. Thus, I am […]
Romans 9:6-8 reads as follows: 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the […]
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Rejoice Christian! You are the “Elect of God, holy and beloved!” You do […]
Corinthians 1:7-8 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. That’s right… Christ confirms believers, making them blameless. So many of us live our lives […]
Colossians 1:3: We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, I pray daily for family, employees, customers. I pray for health, wisdom, favor, revival. I pray for leaders, church, community, and nation. However, this verse drives home that I also need to pray for my fellow […]
“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Many have returned to church in the wake of recent events. My encouragement […]