Abandonment is apostasy

To what lengths has the living God gone for you?  He sent His only begotten Son to take your place on the cross and to suffer for your sins, so you won’t suffer God’s wrath.  That is what He has done for you…if you receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord. (John 3:16-21) Willful abandonment […]

  Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Titus 1:2   Eternal God, Savior, Redeemer and Comforter, Triune God – all praise and worship are rightfully Yours. You have provided eternal life!  You promised Your Savior long ages ago, way back at the beginning in a beautiful garden and at the time of the first […]

“…press on to maturity…”

What is God saying to you and me?  It’s time to grow up and become more mature. We are not to remain ‘baby’ Christians.  We are to take responsibility and mature as God’s child. We are not to remain in Kindergarten either.  We are to go on to elementary then middle school and high school.  […]

It’s time to grow up!

  Has there been a time in your life when you realized, ‘Hey, I need to grow up?’ God speaks to His people and He doesn’t mess around with being politically correct. He is always loving and compassionate; yet He is, at the same time, firm.  Sometimes we don’t want to face God because that […]

Jesus ~the source of eternal life ~

Jesus’ humility was complete – He was submissive to His Father in every way! (NASB) Hebrews 5:7-10 “In the days of His (Jesus) flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. 8 Although […]

Jesus ~ chosen, called & appointed by God the Father

How many times have you assumed a role of responsibility – because of your “rights” or your experience or your education or your demanding personality?  Consider this, not one of those “reasons” reveal humility; instead, they reveal your pride. No one takes the honor of being called and appointed to the office of high priest, […]

Aaron ~ first high priest

  Many Christian denominations do not have priests today.  Some do.  The important point is – those who lead denominations and churches and congregations – are to be called and appointed by God.  God’s call…God’s appointment…for leaders is crucial. People in leadership positions are not to be self-appointed.  They are not to depend on others […]