Tag Archives: Holy Word

The Living Word – God is ALL Part I

Sometimes as Christians, we have a tendency of using “religious” terms at the turn of a hat. Many times, they flow off our tongue without any thought, because as church-goers and religious people, it has become habit, second nature. “Praise … Continue reading

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The Church – My Church; Part III

John 14:10-27, “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does … Continue reading

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The Church – My Church; Part II

After hearing the voice of the Lord speak the words of the Apostle Paul, all I can remember is my eyes closing for a second (or my mind going blank!) then realizing that I was back in the same starting … Continue reading

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The Church – My Church; Part I

I have something to share with you that I feel the Lord has given to me to share. I would like to say that it was a vision, or a dream, though I definitely believe it was inspired; to some … Continue reading

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Steps To Successful Servanthood

2 Timothy 2:22-26, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of … Continue reading

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Communion

John 14:9-11, “Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? “Do … Continue reading

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The Living Word – His Holiness

Isaiah 57:15, “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, ….” Psalm 99:9, “Exalt the LORD our God, And worship at His holy hill; For … Continue reading

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Come Quickly, Lord Jesus??

Please take the time to read Matthew chapters 24 & 25. Matthew 24:36-39, “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so … Continue reading

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Rut Diggers

Psalm 37:23-24, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.” Psalm 118:23-24, “This … Continue reading

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My Grace Is Sufficient

A study about grace, great! It is sometimes underrated, hardly taught, and often misunderstood; it is about time!! Well, just wait a second; it IS about grace, yes, but it is about how grace is applied to some other form … Continue reading

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Why Try To Debate You’re Doctrine?

Today, 2-4-2016, it is now 6:45 a.m. and I have been up all night. It’s true I slept all day yesterday due to the chronic pain that hits me hard at times, but what a joy, a true joy I … Continue reading

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The Living Word – Some Foundation

Prelude Before I continue with this word, teaching, study, whatever you take it to be, I have to give thanks with all my heart to the Holy Spirit of Almighty God and Christ Jesus, who is our continual Guide, Counselor, … Continue reading

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The Living Word – Who He Is

John 1:1-3, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading

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The Living Word – In The Beginning

John 1:1-4, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading

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Our Weapons!

This has weighed heavy on me for some time and I have fought with it in myself and at times seemingly by myself for so long but tonight as I lay in bed, (yep an hour ago and no sleep) … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving – Precedes Gifts From God

Before, Not After Daniel 9:22-23; 1Thessalonians 1:2-3 Mary Chestnut’s father-in-law had the enduring habit of returning thanks after his meals. As he left the table he would invariably say, “I thank God for a good dinner.” When asked why he … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

For all my brothers and sisters here in the U.S. of A. Thanksgiving Day is upon us. A day when families get together and many of those families share with one another what they are thankful for. It has been … Continue reading

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Father

1 John 2:5-6, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as … Continue reading

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How Big Is Your Box?

I have always loved science; all science, earth, biology, physiology, the space sciences and astronomy has probably always been my favorite. Since a young boy, I have looked up at the night sky and imagined just what was out there, … Continue reading

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We Always Have Time For Pleasure

Energy Enough For That Deuteronomy 10:16; Colossians 3:5-10 General James Gavi wrote that the Army Air Force made paratrooper training as difficult and exhausting as possible. Nevertheless, the troopers always had enough energy to get into fights in surrounding towns. … Continue reading

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