"What is man that thou art mindful of him?" David asked. It is intimidating to fathom the depths of God's love for his creation. To help put our emotions to words, Isaac Watts penned the words to the great song, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". When I survey the wondrous cross On which the … Continue reading Personal Sacrifice
SACRIFICE
Sacrifice is probably one of our least favorite things on our to do list. We are in it for me. But Gods Book is full of sacrifices. Various animal sacrifices were made in the Patriarchal age. God gave very specific designations of sacrifices to be made for specific purposes in the Old Testament. But all … Continue reading SACRIFICE
How to Happy Life #2
The Lord’s invitation is for you. His promises are for you. So you stand at a fork in the road and must choose a path. The path we choose is determined by choices we make. Therefore, we must examine the power of decisions. Each one, though seemingly small, determines the path and outcome of our … Continue reading How to Happy Life #2
Great Relationships
God intends for us to go through life together. He created marriage and family (Genesis 2.18; 4.1-2). God also planned the church which was purchased by the blood of His own Son (Acts 20:28). The word “church” or “ekklessia” refers to “a regularly summoned legislative body, assembly” (BDAG Greek Lexicon) at its most basic usage. … Continue reading Great Relationships
What is Truth?
What is truth? This the question Pilate asked our Lord. It is not the same as asking what is the what is the truth? We often ask “What is the correct answer?”. We are familiar with discussing the true plan of salvation, the true pattern of worship, and the true nature of Christ. However, we … Continue reading What is Truth?
HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE
Jesus came to offer us the abundant life (John 10:10). The word Jesus used which is translated “abundant” has to do with things which are “extraordinary.” One of the greatest sermons ever preached begins by telling us how to be blessed (Matthew 5:3-12). This word usage is defined as “privileged recipient of divine faThis “happy” … Continue reading HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE
Lets Change the World
Let’s change the world! It can seem pretty bad sometimes. Sometimes it seems bad all the time. The 24 hour news exists only to tell us how bad things are. Rarely do we hear anything about things getting better. What are we to do? TURN TO GOD With such a big question and a big … Continue reading Lets Change the World
Examining Calvinism
Predestination Is there anything we can do to be saved? This is not the same as the discussion of faith only or faith and works. This question is, “who is responsible for the decision of who … Source: Examining Calvinism
Beautiful Days
Today's great weather reminds us how beautiful Heaven must be! We know that there must be rainy days. Without the rainy days, we wouldn't have beautiful trees, flowers, or food. Those rainy days help us appreciate the warm sunny days. The same is true with life and eternity. This world helps us to look forward … Continue reading Beautiful Days
Better
I sure hope things get better! How many times have we said this? Truth is that it everything will be better. “Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the t… Source: Better
Donnie's Dogmatics 