Tag Archives: christianity

For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing:  it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”  — Ephesians 2:8-9 This past weekend I was shown a … Continue reading →

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me … Continue reading →

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel! – Mark 1:15 I was presenting the gospel to someone weeks ago, and I thought it went nowhere.  She knew nothing of the … Continue reading →

So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the Name.  – Acts 5:41 I’ve read Richard Wurmbrand’s book, Tortured for Christ a couple of times.  He was a Romanian preacher who … Continue reading →

We have been beaten, jailed, and mobbed; we have been overworked and have gone without sleep or food.  – 2 Corinthians 6:5 I maintain that the biggest enemies of Christianity are ease, comfort, and convenience.  As long as we have one or … Continue reading →

If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. – 1 Corinthians 3:14 One of the many things that keeps me on track with the Lord is the idea of forever.  I’m watching my classmates turn 50 left … Continue reading →

And there was much complaining among the people concerning Him.  Some said, “He is good,” others said, ‘No, on the contrary he deceives the people.” – John 7:11-12 “You can’t please everybody,” is a phrase that I’ve heard my whole life.  As … Continue reading →

My cup runneth over – Psalm 23:5 If I am full of the Holy Spirit, how can I not pour into others?   Over the years, I’ve seen so many people “dial it in,” during their last few years teaching.  It’s like … Continue reading →