Coming from Bill Clinton—What a joke!
Coming from Jesus Christ—What a jewel ! ! !
HOPE
July 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Holding
On, with
Persistent
Expectation
. —–Greg Laurie (California)
HEAVEN AND EARTH—WHAT IS IT WORTH?
July 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Heaven is not the sequel to the Christian life.
Earth is the prequel to the Christian life.
FINANCIAL SUCCESS ? – – – GIVE IT AWAY ?
July 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“Lord, while I live I would like to know one individual personally who made a lot of money—and gave it away—and it is reflected in the car he drives and the house he lives in.”
I’ve shared that prayer a number of times over the years, because it would be real, visible proof of a rich person’s heart that is truly surrendered to the Lord. It seems to me that when a person keeps more money and stuff than he needs, it means he is also keeping part of his heart from God’s ownership.
This morning a new thought came concerning the above prayer. What if someone is praying that prayer who has almost no possessions, and that person is watching me.
Now, my prayer includes the following (high stakes prayer):
“Lord, what else do I have to lose to gain the perspective that Paul had, writing letters of encouragement, from prison?”
Where in the Bible do we find instruction to pursue our own things, our own happiness, our own comfort? Yet I constantly hear this equally from Christians and non-Christians alike: “You have to take care of yourself first, or you can’t help anybody else.”
Perhaps self-centered, materialistic Christianity in America is not the Biblical norm.
“AMERICA, AMERICA . . . “
July 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“America, America, God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.”
“God Bless America”—not just after 9-11 on the Capitol steps.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY—WHY?
July 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I am pleased to share a paragraph from Phil Robertson’s book, which I heartily endorse. In the front inside cover, the summary says: “If you ever wind up sitting face-to-face with Phil, you’ll see that his enthusiasm and passion for duck hunting and the Lord is no act—it is truly who he is.”
Now the quote from Phil:
“The Almighty blessed us, and Duck Commander did work, just like He said it would. Yes, it took a long, long time for us to get to where we are today. But even before our success, and long before Duck Dynasty came along, everybody was happy, happy, happy. In other words, it wasn’t like my love for the Almighty was contingent upon whether the blessings came or not. My prayer was always: ‘Lord, if You bless me, I’ll thank You; but if You don’t, I’ll be thankful for what I have. I have plenty. I’m in good shape.’ Even before our success came along, we had air-conditioning, color TV, hot water, and a bathtub. We had everything we needed. When I was a boy, we didn’t even have bathtubs or commodes, but I was still as happy and content as I am today. As long as I was doing what God said was right and living my life for Him, I knew everything would work out in the end—one way or another.”
Amen to that, Phil.
JULY 4, 2013 – – – IN MEMORIAM ?
July 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Freedom in America a memory?
I hope not.
I pray not.
Only a miracle, by the grace of God, can save us now.
Only repentance, and revival, in God’s people, can turn us back.
Despite the new waves of change today, it is no secret why America was great.
It is no secret that America must return to our foundation on God, the Bible, faith, morality, responsibility, and courage.
Now, or Never!
American History—take it or leave it—you can’t deny it.
COMING SOON – – –
July 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“I LOVE YOU” (started 7-3-13 finished and posted 7-25-13)
“HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY” (posted 7-4-13)
IN OUR FREE SOCIETY, YOU CAN HAVE . . .
June 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In a free, democratic society like America, you can have any kind of government you want—but you can’t have two governments from opposite foundations at the same time.
“Choose you this day whom you will serve, . . .”
Two choices that day—two choices today.
America can choose socialism, atheism, cultural experimentation, change, change, and more change. And Americans will live with the results. All the options on that side come under one choice—reject God and the Bible, and see what He does about it. If you really want to know, read history.
America can choose a Constitutional Republic, exactly like we started with over two hundred years ago. And Americans will live with the results. All the options on that side come under one choice—accept God and the Bible, and see what He does about it. If you really want to know, read our history.
HOW LONG, LORD . . . ?
June 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
How long, Lord, till you fix things here on earth?
How long, Lord, till we see justice prevail?
How long, Lord, till you see things my way?
And, in the light of today’s news . . .
. . . how long, Lord, till You press the trigger for fire and brimstone judgment on America for our “not see” holocaust of abortion and our official fist in Your face with homosexuality. You can’t apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.
JUSTICE—may it scare the living daylights out of us till we plead for mercy before You. You are the holy God of all.
And, how long. Lord, till you vindicate the people who have been faithful to You?