Monthly Archives: July 2019

Friday, July 26                                  We speak of “charging our batteries” by getting needed rest or food.  That’s in connection with our physical bodies.  But our … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 25                                          There’s another aspect of this passage in Mt. 25:31-46.  I tend to pass right over it as I focus  on the sheep and goats.  The scene is spectacular.  Jesus returns with all the angels.  I can’t begin … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 24                              Jesus reveals a lot about the last days and the second coming of Christ in Matt. 25.   The last part of that (vv. … Continue reading →

Tuesday, July 23                                      God has some very unusual ways of waging war.  He sent a strong wind through the balsam trees and it sounded like marching feet (II Sam. 5:24).  He used a false rumor to send the Assyrian army … Continue reading →

Monday, July  22                            Pastor Dan McMillan described meditation with the analogy of  a cow chewing her cud.  The cow will chew a mouthful of food for a … Continue reading →

Friday, July 19                                                     Today’s blog is not easy to write.  But I must write … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 18                                God uses unusual ways to get a person’s attention.  He used a talking donkey to get Balaam’s attention.  His encounter with Saul on the road to Damascus was a bit on the dramatic side.  Jonah had … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 17                                 The Bible says that “God is love.”  John 4:16.  You won’t find a statement that “God is hate.”  But God possesses … Continue reading →

Tuesday, July 16                                          The Bible tells us that we are not to be anxious.  Neither are we to worry, which … Continue reading →

Monday, July 15                                       Egos are good: we all are worth something to God.  Our worth is vastly different before and after redemption.  Before redemption we are only worthy of eternal damnation.  But God sees the sinner’s potential.  Rom … Continue reading →

  Friday, July 12 Paul’s description of the fall of man in Rom. 1:18-32 doesn’t mention sin or Satan.  While Satan is clearly the one that introduced sin into the human race, Paul focuses on the truth that man chose … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 11 We Christians are called the servants of God.  How do we serve God?  Pastor Bill Murphy recently pointed out that God has everything he needs.  There is nothing that a finite created being could do or give.  … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 10                           Nicodemus and Paul Jesus used foreknowledge in dealing with the Jewish leaders, those that knew the truth and rejected it.   Like Pharaoh, God treated those people as already doomed to eternal damnation.  Jesus used scathing remarks about … Continue reading →

Tuesday, July 9                                     Foreknowledge The word “foreknowledge” is an extremely important word.  Rom 8:28-29: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  … Continue reading →

Monday, July 8                                   A common expression these days is “Have a good day!”  It’s perfunctory, yet carries meaning.  Pleasantries don’t imply a deep relationship but they some how lift one’s spirit.  But what is … Continue reading →

Friday, July 5 Jesus lived in a man’s world, but he was a champion of women.  In fact, all of history, men have dominated women.  Jesus’ treatment of women was very unusual for that time.  Every account of his encounter … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 4                                Today we celebrate the birth of our nation.  I have no intention of trying to compete with the media — our history, parades, fireworks, and speeches galore.  There’s bad in our country and there’s good.  There has … Continue reading →

Wednesday, July 3                                The word ”church” conjures up a variety of meanings.  The root meaning is “the called out ones,” those who have trusted in … Continue reading →

Tuesday, July 2                                      Picture puzzles have been around for a long time.  I don’t know who is credited with starting them but … Continue reading →

Monday, July 1                                       Having an ego, understanding oneself, is a trait that all men have.  It’s  part of being in the … Continue reading →