One might consider repenting if they believed that something they were doing in their life was objectionable to themselves or someone they loved. If they believed in God, they might think something they were doing was objectionable to God. Some might think they are unable to repent. So why even try? They also might think… Continue reading Repenting is a Good Thing
Author: Andy 4 Him
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas ! What is Christmas to you? Surely it is about family and presents. And it is about Christmas Decorations on Christmas Trees. And of course it is about St. Nick,also known as Santa Claus.And who is more merry than he?Ho Ho Ho For most Christians, December 25 is the day on which we celebrate… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Happy New Year!
Why a picture of the Christ Childwith a Happy New Year message? For Christmas, many of us sangthe song “Immanuel“ Immanuel means:“God with us“ In addition to Christmas day,God is with us every day! In that at the start of a New Year,many of us set New Year’s Resolutions,why not make a resolutioneach day (or… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Birth Pangs
Normally, before a woman goes into hard labor in birthing a baby, she has a series of Birth Pangs that gives the mother notice her baby is coming and her life is about to make a significant change. These two verses from Jesus are often referred to as “birth pangs”. As he sat on the… Continue reading Birth Pangs
Rapture of the Church
Jesus Christ, the bridegroom is going to come for His beloved bride and take her to heaven where He has prepared a place for her to be with Him forever. This reference to church is referring to those who have made Jesus their Savior and Lord. It is not a reference to any particular church… Continue reading Rapture of the Church
Christ died for us ► to save us!
Assurance of Salvation Biblical Verses in support of the above. When Jesus therefore had received the sour wine, he said,“It is finished.”He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.(Jesus speaking in John 19:30 about the task God had asked Him to complete for our benefit, i.e. the forgiveness of our sins) Jesus answered and… Continue reading Christ died for us ► to save us!
The Greatness of God
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding. Who determined its measures, if you know? Or who stretched the line on it? Whereupon were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone? (God questioning Job in Job 38:4-6 WEB) Commentary: The man, Job had gone through a… Continue reading The Greatness of God
Signs of the End Times
According to the bible and many current events, our world, our nation, our families and friends, and we are quickly heading towards perilous times. Note: Verses are Blue, Bold and Centered The following verse states there will be a leader who will control every ones buying & selling using a mark on their right hand… Continue reading Signs of the End Times
Calendar: BC & AD
How does the fact we use BC and AD on calendars support how important Jesus was and is to us? What does BC and AD mean on a Calendar?BC means Before Christ, marking a period of time.AD in Latin means “in the year of our Lord”. AD is derived from the Latin: Anno Domini.The first… Continue reading Calendar: BC & AD
Touching !
Look closely at Michelangelo’s famous painting “The Creation of Adam” and you will observe God actively reaching out to Adam. Adam somewhat passively reaches back in God’s direction. Perhaps Adam is thinking: “What does God want now?” We have a God who loves us and wants to be in relationship with us! If He were… Continue reading Touching !
Thy Word #1
“Sanctify them by Your truth.Your word is truth.” (Jesus speaking in John 17:17 NKJV) These words were spoken by Jesus on the night beforeHe was crucified on a cross to pay for our sins. According to Webster to sanctify means:to cleanse, purify, or make holy. Sanctify also means to “set apart”,or “to consecrate”. Jesus’s death… Continue reading Thy Word #1
Thy Word #2
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalms 119:105 KJV) Think about a lighthouse.For the sailor on a dark night,a lighthouse helps in several ways. a) the light from the lighthouse gives thesailor an indication of the whereaboutsof the shoreline. b) the beacon from the lighthouseshines on… Continue reading Thy Word #2
Thy Word #3
Imagine for a moment scripture versesbeing compared to a sword. Typically swords are a few feet long,and today, made out of various types of steel.In ancient times, swords were typicallymade from iron by a blacksmith. According to Wikipedia a sword is: “A bladed weapon intended for slashing or thrusting… and to inflict deep stab wounds.”… Continue reading Thy Word #3
Trust the Lord #1
(Psalms118:8 NKJV) According to Webster, part of Trusting means:a “confident expectation or hope” We tend to put our trust in lots of things. We trust other drivers will stop at traffic lightsas we travel through a green light.(I have seen car crashes that seem to question this trust) We trust restaurants will only charge us once.(I… Continue reading Trust the Lord #1
Trust the Lord #2
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) Once I sat in a bible study with a woman who wasprobably in her early forties. It was the firstbible study she had attended after… Continue reading Trust the Lord #2
Trust the Lord #3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Jesus speaking in Matthew 5:3 NIV Let’s examine the phrase“poor in spirit” In school, in sports, in our occupations,we are encouraged to live life with gusto,to give it all for “the gipper”.(an old Knute Rockne moviestarring Ronald Reagan) In short, we are encouraged:“to be… Continue reading Trust the Lord #3