Elihu said, "Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God's behalf" (Job 36:2). Not every one of Elihu's deductions are true, but we are thankful for the desire to speak for God. We must try to balance "not practicing our alms before men" and … Continue reading I Have Yet to Speak
Obedience: precision and abundance
The Best is Yet to Come
2016 has come and gone! It seems impossible, but 2017 is now. As we make this transition, we examine the past and look forward to the future. In Ephesians 5:16, we are told to be"redeeming the time for the days are evil." The NASB says "making the best use of the time." Are we making … Continue reading The Best is Yet to Come
How God Saves
"I planted, Apollos watered, and God gave the increase" 1 Corinthians 3:6 We often sing the words "I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin, Revealing Jesus through the Word, Creating faith in Him." We can look to the Bible to see how God creates saving faith through the Word through His … Continue reading How God Saves
Great People
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (Psalm 122:1). The church (the people) is one of the reasons we love the church. The greatest people on earth are God's people. What a privilege it is to work with them, be with them, and worship with … Continue reading Great People
God’s Great Family
I am so thankful for God's church. Of all the great blessings God offers, the church is one of the greatest. There is indescribable value in the church. The church gives us comfort, comfort food, support, discipline, belonging, hope, help, family, care, purpose, training, education, identity, and purpose. We are so blessed to be part … Continue reading God’s Great Family
How are the Leftovers?
How are the Leftovers? Approximately 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the United States during Thanksgiving in 2015. How much did you eat? How much is left in the refrigerator? The leftovers seem to get better every time they are reheated—especially the dressing. Let’s examine the leftovers of life for a moment. BAD … Continue reading How are the Leftovers?
Be in the Right Place!
WE NEED TO BE WHERE WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE Fact—ice-cream melts at room temperature. It is supposed to be kept in the freezer. The fridge won’t do either. LESSON #1—you need to be where you are supposed to be. 1 Corinthians 15:33 tells us “Do not be deceived: bad company ruins good morals.” Be … Continue reading Be in the Right Place!
Priorities
What to do? What to do first? What is most important? What are our priorities? A priority is defined by Webster as "a thing that is regarded as more important than another." Jesus identified his proper priorities when he said, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added … Continue reading Priorities
LOOKING WITH FAITH
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). “The righteous shall live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). “This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4). Faith is the “state of believing on the basis of the reliability of the one trusted” … Continue reading LOOKING WITH FAITH
Donnie's Dogmatics 