Jude began his letter with the desire to write about the greatness of our “common salvation” (Jd. 3). However, it was painfully obvious that the common salvation could not be enjoyed to the fullest by the Christians because of the incredible sins which were prevalent among God’s people. Christians are aware that the sinfulness of … Continue reading How to Survive in the Midst of Spiritual Sinners–some thoughts from Jude 17-25

In 2010 a group of students at Trinity University in San Antonio petitioned to have the phrase “Year of the Lord” removed from the University’s diploma. The students wrote: “A diploma is a very personal item, and people want to proudly display it in their offices and homes. . . . By having the phrase … Continue reading The Year of My Lord

"Gospel Meetings are a thing of the past". I have heard it said too much. Gospel meetings are a thing for those who love the Gospel. Gospel Meetings are a thing for those who love "Gospel People". Gospel Meetings are a thing for those who love Gospel preaching. Gospel Meetings are a thing for those … Continue reading Love Gospel Meetings

Ulysses S. Grant’s proclamation. By the President of the United States of America The centennial anniversary of the day on which the people of the United States declared their right to a separate and equal station among the powers of the earth seems to demand an exceptional observance. The founders of the Government, at its … Continue reading A little sermon starter…

THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN THE WORLD HEBREWS 11:1-8 These facts are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services from 1996 and so these statistics may be even worse today.  These were the last statistics available. Only 1 in 4 children live now with their paternal fathers. In 1996, 42% of female-headed households … Continue reading A Sermon Starter for Father’s Day

Being different isn't so bad. We are all different aren't we? Well, some of us are more different than others, but that may not be a bad thing. After all, God said his people should be different. Romans 12:1-2 says, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as … Continue reading Are You Different?

     Just last week President Obama opened his own personal Twitter account and gained over a million followers in just a few hours. We all use social media to stay informed, kill time, and find out about people.      If they had Facebook in the first century, I wonder what the Apostle Paul’s Facebook page would be … Continue reading Paul’s Facebook Page

(Let a gallon of ice cream sit outside all day with no lid. Bring the ice-cream to the devotional and allow some of the audience examine the "ice-cream" and all the bugs and stuff that collected in it) How do you like my ice cream? It’s only been sitting outside all day. I wonder what … Continue reading An Ice Cream Devotional

Isn't it great that we serve our God under his New Covenant?! Jeremiah revealed God's promise for the New Covenant in the 31st chapter of his book: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that … Continue reading God’s Blessed New Testament Servants

Acts 16:1-3 records: Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. Paul wanted to have him go on with … Continue reading MENTOR: Finding A Son in the Faith