Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Precepts of Man or the Precepts of God

Posted on June 22, 2014 by

Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel and is often used as a representative term for the whole northern kingdom of Israel. Hosea said of Ephraim that they were “oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked by … Continue reading →

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The Last will be First

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.” (Matthew 20:16) Several times in the Gospels Jesus makes the statement: “The last will be first, and the first last.” You know what … Continue reading →

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Inside Out

Posted on June 16, 2014 by

I enjoy reading the Bible, God’s word. I remember asking myself a long time ago, “If God wrote a book, wouldn’t I want to read it?” When I answered myself in the affirmative, I had no choice but to start … Continue reading →

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Every Part Does Its Share

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-12) Moses had … Continue reading →

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Wait on the Lord

Posted on June 7, 2014 by

The view from my front window has not changed much over the years. Several years ago a power line was cut up over the wooded hill. Not too long ago the government planned to develop a magnetic train line that … Continue reading →

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His Vision – Part 3

Posted on June 4, 2014 by

If we were to walk in the cool of the day with God and chatted about all manner of things would it turn into a series of disagreements or even fervent debate? Of course not is the Christian’s immediate answer … Continue reading →

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His Vision – Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

Are we seeing life the way God does? The Bible says Christians “…have the mind of Christ.” (I Corinthians 2:16b) That more than suggests Christians should see, think, understand and agree with God on everything every day, not Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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