God Knows, God Works, God Finishes, but God has a timetable, and his timing is perfect. So, what do we need to know to get through, get to the other side, and begin again? Continue reading
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God Remembered Noah
In the dark storms, God has not forgotten you, he is not lazy, he is busy Continue reading
Convention Message 2021 – Commission to Culmination
Every year after I attend the SBC Annual Meeting I bring a message reporting what we are doing in the Southern Baptist Convention, based on the inspiration of the messages I heard, and the reports about our primary ministries.
Here is my message, it’s sort of long, but maybe NOT as controversial as you might think.
Matthew 28:18-20; Revelation 7:9
From Commission to Culmination Continue reading
Martyr Complex
WebMd says : A martyr complex is a recognized psychological pattern. It’s marked by self-sacrifice and service to others at your own expense. Identifying martyr traits and tendencies can prevent burnout and stress on your relationships It goes on to make the connection then to a Victim Complex and Victim mentality that doesn’t have to … Continue reading
Surrender To The Glory
I saw this beautiful image today taken from Hubble Telescope and immediately my mind went to Psalm 19. Can you imagine the songs David writes today? The Technology he has access to I’m sure is wonderful and supercedes the use of a shepherds flute and lyre. But more than that, ages in the presence of … Continue reading
Walking With God
God Created All Things I know God loves the beauty of his creation. He loves a sunrise and sunset. He loves the way his stars are arranged. I’m sure he loves hearing the song of a whale singing in the ocean, a dolphin rising and falling on the surface of the waves. Oh, I’m sure … Continue reading
Therefore
I look back, yesterday gave us hope
I look forward, tomorrow promises will be fulfilled
Therefore, right now, we are LIVING in the “THEREFORE” – we call it today Continue reading
God Articulated
Words seem to define us – winner, loser, big, small, accepted, rejected, sinner, saint, but because Jesus is the First Word and He is the FINAL Word, Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End; it doesn’t matter what your current word is, it doesn’t have to define you if you surrender to Jesus. Continue reading
It’s Not the “What”, it’s the “THAT”
I got a text from a friend today. It’s not unusual for us to text each other with a thought or a question as we study the word, or think through the issues we face. The question today was, “Joshua 6 – Jericho, shouts and the walls came down. Scripture just says they shouted. Shouted … Continue reading
Later – John 13:36
There’s a word I don’t like, “Later” – Read John 13:36 – I/We usually want what we want, NOW. That’s why we have microwaves. We’d rather have it NOW, even if it is rubbery, and less flavorful, we want it NOW, not later. But that brings up some questions 1.Who is Saying – Later? If … Continue reading
