Dear Ones: You are to Shine! Oh my! Paul tells us that we are to do things without grumbling or complaining. “Lord, help us. We need Your grace to thwart the vicious cycle of mummering.” It is a soulish kneejerk reaction to strike back when people talk against us unfairly. Gossips gossip and enjoy destroying…
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Down to the Last Detail
Dear Ones: Down to the Last Detail! Be comforted by the Master’s words. The thought bomb attacks of the evil one try to discourage you and diminish your self-worth. That is the bully talk He refers to here. In fact, we now know that every hair on our head is not just counted but individually…
Reap Rewards
Dear Ones: Reap Rewards! Yes, that is what these verses reveal to us. If we search for God with faithful devotion and do not faint when delay comes, then we shall reap rewards. But we do not allow the receiving of rewards to overshadow our seeking in faith the One Who is our greatest Reward:…
Worship Opens Doors
Dear Ones: Worship opens doors! In 1828 Mr. Webster defined the act of worship this way: To adore; to pay divine honors to; to reverence with supreme respect and veneration. Mr. Webster’s words may seem old-fashioned when considered in the cultural climate of today. But worship is due our God because He is God. The…
Truly Blessed
Dear Ones: Truly Blessed! America was born out of a conflict with the overbearing rule of the English. When questioned about the Revolutionary War, John Adams stated the following. “We recognize no sovereign but God, and no king but Jesus!” This statement is the real reason for the breakaway from English rule. It was ordained…
A Holy Nation
Dear Ones: A Holy Nation! Yes, a nation created by Father God to represent Him because they are grafted into His Kingdom through faith in the Son. This spiritual nation has no border, per se. But its members are planted abroad in every natural world nation and kingdom. In other words, this holy nation is…
Philadelphia
Now on Rumble: Philadelphia—The Message Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. This is a precautionary measure because YouTube has been known to be unfriendly to the Christian posters on their site. In this lesson we study the Philadelphia Message. Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love. This city-church…
A Safe Shelter
Dear Ones: A Safe Shelter! When jealous words are sent like arrows against you, this psalm of David brings a comforting word. The Master knows how it feels to be unjustly accused or slandered by those who hurl insults to promote themselves over you. But there is a safe shelter in His presence that brings…
The Place of His Presence
Dear Ones: The Place of Your Presence! The psalmist calls out to God for help knowing that the only place of safety is in His presence. In these difficult times, it benefits us to imitate the psalmist by calling out to the Lord for guidance. The Master invites us to ask Him in Matthew 7:7a,…
Moral Courage
Dear Ones: Moral Courage! What is it? Moral courage is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences. It is required in order to take action when one has doubts or fears about the consequences. Moral courage therefore involves deliberation or careful thought. Moral decisions of any kind are…