On the Importance of Theology OR Hermeneutics, Exegesis, and Other Big Words that Really Help to Obey

Reading the word of God, the Holy Bible, is EXTREMELY important in the life of a Christian.  Regardless of what movement, denomination, or local church we find ourselves, all Christians can agree on this one point.  Since the Bible is so important in the life of a believer, let me put forth a question to … Continue reading →

Purposeful Beauty

Beauty with a Purpose So, I was walking down the street today, (like many days lately, since I am currently without a vehicle) and the beauty of the white blossoms in the otherwise sterile metropolitan environment.  Then, a blurb from an old Creed song popped into my head.  Go ahead and take a moment to … Continue reading →

Church Discipline: A Blessing of the Lord – So, Where’s it At?

Father, please allow this post to be filled with your wisdom.  Anything that doesn’t reflect Your heart or Your wisdom, please may it fall dead to the ground.  In Your precious Son’s name: amen. Today is a collection of some of the things I’ve been reading / thinking about.  May it bless you in some … Continue reading →

Thoughts on the ‘Modern Church’: Priests and Perfection

This started as an e-mail to a friend this morning, and grew to immense proportions – The Spirit of the Lord has a way of doing that to me! Papa Yahweh, may this post be filled with Your wisdom only, and may any of my momentary conclusions only serve to bring us closer to Your … Continue reading →

‘Backslidden’ – Hwat’s Athat?

Today, I’m feeling unda tha unction to write about what it means to be ‘lukewarm’.  Why would God spit us out of His mouth? Father God, please show us what it means to walk in love as you walked in love when You sent Your only begotten Son, Jesus of Nazareth for us: to live … Continue reading →

Busting Out of the Wilderness:

Lord, may these words bring encouragement to your servants, especially the one whose writing this!  May your wisdom outshine the sun and drown out all the darkness in your children’s lives.  We thank you Father, in the name of Jesus Christ: Amen. ——————– So I’ve been owning something in my life lately.  I’ve been in … Continue reading →

Humility and the Body of Christ

I want to be a part of a local meeting of the followers of Christ where we can simply worship the Lord for who He is and allow His gifts to manifest themselves as they would manifest themselves.  I strongly doubt that I am alone in this desire.  I want to meet with other Christ-followers … Continue reading →

Calling Good ‘evil’ and Evil ‘good’ : God’s Wisdom v. Fleshly Wisdom

OK, so I’ve been listening (audio Bible that came with Bible Verse software ) to the prophets as of late – what I’ve been feeling led to delve into, and the verses that have been catching my attention are about calling Good ‘evil’ and Evil ‘good’.   Lord, may Your wisdom come to shine in … Continue reading →

False Teachers: Some Signs & Discernment

For today, I feel compelled to write about false teachers.  Rather than having a topic and using many Scriptures to support it, I will do my best to stick as exclusively as possible to this passage. Thank you Father God for your wisdom that you have given us by your Word, both written and still … Continue reading →

Peace: A Fruit of the Holy Spirit God-Given Unto Us

Today, I’m feeling led to write about peace. Father God, I long to rest in your Sabbath-day peace from now until eternity. Please help me to expound on your message for today for me and for other children of yours who may read this. I thank for once again for this opportunity to co-labor with … Continue reading →