Happy Reformation Day!

The Blessing of Persecution

Child of God, never fear nor forget the purpose, the power, and the product of persecution in the life of a believer or a church. Regardless of Satan's intentions, God uses persecution to further conform us to the image of His dear Son. Persecution is designed for our good and God's glory.

Good Grief, Charlie Brown

Really? Already?

Are we going to make this an issue again? Do we really want to put our ignorance on display for everyone to see? Is this the greatest problem that this nation is facing?

First of all, this nation is not the largest Christian nation in the world. It is not and has never been a Christian nation. There is no such animal. This may be a nation with the largest Christian population. It may be a nation that in its foundation relied upon Biblical principles. It is certainly a nation that has professed to be "Christian" in both doctrine and character. But it is not and never will be a Christian nation. 

Second, with the decadence and decay of this nation running downhill at break-neck speed I wonder if this is really a great problem? Our nation is in desperate trouble. She has turned her back on God and has rejected His truth. Now, that does not come as a surprise to me since every man, woman, and child born in this nation is born dead in trespasses and sin, born into absolute darkness, born hating the light, and born with a sin nature. 

My friend, having sin-soaked, God-rejecting heathens tell me I can't or shouldn't say "Merry Christmas" is not our greatest problem. Our greatest problem is not abortion. Our greatest problem is not homosexuality.This nations greatest problem is PRIDE. Pride continues to lead men and women to reject God and His Word. Pride causes men to say, "We won't have God rule over us." Pride causes men to become their own gods. Every man wants to do what he wants to do.

Rather than lament the lack of "Christmas Spirit" and the loss of holiday greetings, let's fall on our face and begin to weep as we ask God to have mercy upon us. Let's seek God and in fasting and fear hoping for a moving of God through His people before this nation plunges any further into the abyss in which she is headed.

What Is Humility?

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. (C. S. Lewis)

My Apologies!

I beg you to accept my apologies for failing to make regular posts in this blog. For the past few years I have cherished this blog. I have tried everything I could to make it "first-class", interesting, informative, a blessing, and to glorify our loving Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

It has been and continues to be my desire to edify, encourage, exalt, equip, and even evangelize as God graciously leads. With the press of a fresh message each week it becomes more difficult to make the time to address the issues of today.

For those who still stop by I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to step it up and make the time I need, at least until I retire this blog come December 31, 2014.

Are You Weary and Looking for Rest?

"I love, I love my master

I will not go out free,

For He is my Redeemer;

He paid the price for me.

I would not leave His service

It is so sweet and blest;

And in the weariest moments

He gives the truest rest."

(Frances Havergal)