Dear Ones: Tyranny is a wretched thing, for not only does it deprive us of all rights and privileges, but exposes us to its consequences of suffering which are immeasurable. These tyrants of destruction are sin, self, the world (the system), and Satan. David, when he was given the choice of “consequences” for a wrong…
Dear Ones: In the book of 1st Kings: 7:1-8:6, we have an amazing story of how the Lord deals with His people, to show His mercy, and to win their hearts. The Syrians had laid siege to Israel, and had cut off food the food supply. With famine facing the Israelites, God would intervene through…
Dear Ones: There is an inseparable bond and unity between the objective word, the Bible, and the living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ. In essence, John brings them together in his gospel by declaring: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…(and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the…
Dear Ones: In our days of democracy and freedom, we are apt almost never to use the term “charge” in our conversation, except as it might apply to a purchase or a sentencing for a crime. This does not negate the fact that a “charge” from a Biblical standpoint is a most important consideration, for…
Dear Ones: Throughout history, and even up to our present time, folks are looking for their identity. The thought is that in finding out the identity, this will ensue meaning and purpose. One will be more secure “in one’s skin,” because the identity in one sense is the anchor of the soul. But to find…
Dear Ones: The story of the meeting between Simeon, “…a just and devout” man living in Jerusalem, and Mary the mother of Jesus, is a panoramic picture of the grace and mercy of God. It was when the parents of Jesus brought the baby Jesus into the temple, to present him to the Lord, that…
Dear Ones: It is easy to forget that which is essential. When the Lord Jesus gave to John the Book of the Revelation, there was one letter that was addressed to the church at Ephesus, a church of impeccable doctrine and zeal. However, one thing was missing. The church had “…left its first love.” (Rev.…
Dear Ones: In the shifting sands of culture and history, finding the “Solid Rock” on which to stand, and rest all of our weight, is a very difficult thing to do. In one of Paul’s last letters, the second letter to his “son” Timothy, he writes that in the last days, “…perilous (difficult, hard…) times…
Dear Ones: How do we know the “way in which we should go, ” from God’s perspective? How can we be sure? What is the seal, and confirmation upon that choice of direction? How do we know that God is in it? If there is one thing that we all wrestle with, it is this…
Dear Ones: What makes forgiving someone so difficult, especially if the offense is so very egregeous? And what is the difference between “societal” forgiveness, and that which is of God? There are earth-shattering repercussions in the life, and in society, when one truly understands the answers to these questions. It becomes a question of slavery…