“To live is Christ, and to die is gain”Philippians 1:21
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Just a short post today regarding what is the will of God in our lives, and the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. The whole parable is about loving God wholly, and loving your neighbor as yourself. Jesus ha…
Read messageI have another post today that I want to start with a question. What was the apostle Paul talking about in the following passage of scripture? “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or…
Read messageSo which denomination should you be in, or stay in, in order to prosper in Christ; and in order to “make your calling and election sure?” (II Pet. 1:10). None, you may say? It’s not about being in a particular denominati…
Read messageWhen Jesus came here he came to God’s people of Israel, and they had their fair share of denominations, sects, affiliations, or whatever you want to call them. There were the Pharisees, there were the Sadducees, there we…
Read messageI have just a few things to say today about the word 'Gospel' and what it means. I also have a few things to say about what it does NOT mean. The Greek word for 'Gospel' is 'Euaggelion,' and it simply means "good news."…
Read messageJust a few words today on the Gospel of light, and that other 'Gospel' too, the Gospel of darkness. Don’t think there’s a ‘Gospel’ of darkness? Just hold on for a couple minutes here, and see what the scriptures tell us.…
Read message"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field" (Mat. 13:44). In the parables…
Read message"The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds,…
Read messageI really appreciate people who recognize the truth when they see it, especially because most people see it as an alien thing, which is nothing new. Greater men of God than myself have felt that way throughout the ages: “…
Read messageSo what is the most binding sin of all? I’m not talking about the unforgivable sin, but rather the one that imparts the heaviest chain to those who have it, and is least likely to be repented of and delivered from. Well,…
Read messageThe Heart of Ruth Lary R. Hale Just a few notes today on one of the most powerful statements of faithfulness found in the Bible. I’m talking about Ruth the Moabitess, when her mother in law Naomi was leaving the land of…
Read message"As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? ... As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle st…
Read messageFriends, whatever you do, please do not be guilty of these two sins: A false balance, and a lethargic, unproductive spirit. Why? Well, for starters, God hates both of them (Prov. 11:1; Mat. 25:26). If you need another go…
Read messageThere are numerous accounts in the scriptures where it is questioned by righteous men why the lives of those who are not following hard after God often time seem to prosper and go so smoothly. Job gave one of the most vi…
Read messageToday I would like to point out through the scriptures how that angels are key figures in God's work in the earth. While reading through these passages of scripture keep in mind that nothing ever changes with God, and I…
Read messageI’m just thankful today for the undeserved grace that the Lord has allowed me to be a partaker of for the past thirty one years plus. And I’m thankful that I understand that there is a cost in following after Jesus in tr…
Read messageJust a few notes today on the kingpin of modern Christian tradition, which is the gross misunderstanding of Romans 10:9. Let’s look at what it says, and then show how it is being misused, then see what it is REALLY talki…
Read messageAnother post today that begins with with a question: Are you looking for fellowship, or just a nice religious social environment? The latter you can find anywhere in abundance, while the other is far less common. First o…
Read messageLet's talk about knowledge a little bit today. We can start out this short discussion with a really good scripture from the apostle Peter: "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ" (I…
Read messageToday I have a few words on two priests, two baptisms, and two remissions of sins. Okay, so to the point: John the Baptist was a priest. I don’t know if a lot of people realize that, but in Luke 1:5 we see that his fathe…
Read messageToday I would like to touch on what may very well be the number one idolatry in all of Christianity. That idol which may be the biggest of its kind in Christianity, as well as in the body of Christ, is none other than th…
Read messageI have just a few words today about the topic of suicide. I'm certain there will be some who read this who have been challenged by this spirit at some time or another, and maybe some who have suffered the loss of a loved…
Read message"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful" (Psm. 1:1). The only man who will not walk in the "counsel of the ungodly"…
Read messageAre you ready for a challenge to your heart and your faith today? Well, I've got one for you here. It is the testimony of Job which he gave to his 'friends' who had spent a good deal of time and effort accusing him of he…
Read messageThere are more zealous souls that can be counted who are seeking for the 'faith' to operate in various spiritual gifts and capacities of the holy Ghost. I wonder how many however are seeking with top priority to live the…
Read messageI have just a couple of things I would like to say about faith today. For starters let’s take a close look at an integral scripture on the topic: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things no…
Read messageToday I want to pose a question that will prove to be a challenge to everyone who reads it, but the answer is something that truly needs to be known and understood. The question is this: When someone in Christ dies in ho…
Read message"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or wheth…
Read messageToday I would like to do a new testament correlation to what may be the most famous chapter in the Bible, the 23rd Psalm. I will begin by copying that Psalm here, then I will do a verse by verse parallel with new testame…
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