Life

 Life

Sept 15, 2025

John 14:6 (NASB95) 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no onecomes to the Father but through Me.

Yesterday we talked about death and the forces of evil that we see in our society. I would be remiss in my duty if I did not point out that there is an answer. There is a way that leads to truth and life and that way is Jesus. There are many people today searching for answers, asking about the Bible and how to find a good church. Keeping it simple, here are some guidelines for them to get started.

Find a church that preaches that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

Find a church that not only teaches the love of God, but demonstrates it in daily life.

Find a church that teaches and demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth and help you lead a holy life.

Find a church that teaches that the Bible is the word of God and is faithful guide to teach the truth.

That’s it. It’s not hard to find the truth if you sincerely look for it. So pray for those seeking the truth and reach out to help them find the way. God is at work and the Spirit of God is moving in the land.

I think that is what Charlie was trying to say.

Chalie Kirk- RIP

 Charlie Kirk- RIP

Sept 14, 2025

 Proverbs 14:12 (NASB95) 

There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

John 10:10 (NASB95) 

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

It seems that many things are becoming clear to some people this week. It has always been true that the advocate for death and destruction was the enemy of our souls, but some people have been confused.

Because of “compassion” for the woman and a “woman’s right to choose”, many advocated for the death of unborn children through abortion.

Because of “a public health emergency” and  a fear of death and disease, many supported the untimely death of many through the Covid vaccine, respirators and Remdesivire.

Because of a desire to resist tyranny and fascism, many supported the sending of thousands of young men to war from Afghanistan, to Ukraine to Gaza.

Because of “compassion” for the underdog and repressed minorities, many looked the other way as murderers and rapists were released back onto the streets to kill and main over and over again.

But when a young man, a father and a husband, who wanted nothing more than to talk civilly about the issues was gunned down in broad daylight, a light went on. How can I support the murder of such a man? And when an innocent young woman was killed on a train for no reason but that she was white and alone, some began to question why her killer was arrested and released 14 times without consequences.

It is an eternal truth that the enemy comes only to steal and kill and destroy and many are waking up to the fact that the ones advocating for this death and destruction are not your friends. It is sad that it takes such tragedy to wake people up to the truth, but it has ever been so and will be so till the end. In the book of Acts, Stephen was a powerful advocate for the gospel and the enemy had to have him stoned to death to silence him. But through that senseless death, one Saul of Tarsus, who was standing by, began to question. It was only a short time later that he “saw the light” , as they say, on the road to Damascus. But it took both the death of Stephen and the vision of Jesus to change Saul’s heart. We pray this week that there will be many Damascus road experiences as young people begin to wake up and see the evil that is calling for death and destruction and turn to the light. Come, Lord Jesus, and bring revival the the hearts of millions of people.

Let the rallying cry be, “I am Charlie Kirk. Change my mind.”

Stand Strong

 Stand Strong

Sept 11, 2025

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you dobe done in love.

Ephesians 6:10-18 - The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armorof God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Evil. Today we remember the great evil perpetrated on 9/11/2001. We also have the fresh horror  of experiencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk yesterday. So much evil. The war is very real and is not a new thing. Paul explains the true enemy in verse 12.

 Ephesians 6:12

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

These forces of darkness have been at war with the kingdom of God from time immemorial. Hate, division, violence and strife are nothing new. But what is our response?

Paul’s answer to the Ephesians and Corinthians is to stand strong. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith and the word of God are our weapons and our armor. Charlie Kirk was a true warrior. He was in the midst of proclaiming truth when he was senselessly gunned down. His voice was silenced, but his message must not be silenced. Faith, hope and love must be proclaimed until Jesus comes. There will be casualties in this war, but in the end we know that love wins! The kingdom of God is coming and nothing can stop it. So take heart. Mourn for the losses on 9/11 and yesterday, but be resolved to stand firm against the spiritual forces of wickedness and proclaim the gospel of peace until the Lord comes. And remember verse 18 and pray for God’s messengers to have courage to speak the truth in the face of evil.

Ephesians 6:18-20

18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, 19 and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

How Majestic

 Psalm 8- How Majestic

September 8, 2025

Psalms 8:1-9 (NASB95) 1 For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. 

O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! 2 From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. 3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained; 4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? 5 Yet You have made him a little lower than God, And You crown him with glory and majesty! 6 You make him to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, 7 All sheep and oxen, And also the beasts of the field, 8 The birds of the heavens and the fish of the sea, Whatever passes through the paths of the seas. 9 O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth!

Proverbs 3

 Proverbs 3

Sept 3,2025

Proverbs 3:5-8 (NASB95) 

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.

It’s always good to remember the basic wisdom from Proverbs 3. It is a familiar verse, but needs to be one we remember often. It doesn’t need much commentary to be understood, it just needs to be remembered and lived. 

Wisdom and Salt

 Wisdom and Salt

Sept 2,2025

Colossians 4:5-6

5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Well, Labor Day has come and gone, so it’s back to work or school for most of you. Just a reminder der that we need to conduct ourselves with wisdom in relating to people. Know how to speak to people with grace, as with words seasoned with salt. Be salt and light to the world and bring a little grace and peace to your corner of the world,

Labor Day

 Labor Day

September 1, 2025

Ephesians 6:5-9 (ESV)

Bondservants and Masters

5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, 6 not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, 8 knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. 9 Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.

Colossians 3:22-24

22 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

On Labor Day, we rest from our work and honor those who work hard to build and produce all the things we need to keep society going. The Bible commends hard work and faithful service. Written in the context of the Roman Empire, Ephesians and Colossians state this in terms of bondservants and masters, but the same concepts apply to employees and bosses. The concept is that your should do all that is required at your work with a cheerful attitude,  even if your employer is being unreasonable. This goes against the grain of modern thought and grievance politics often found in the organized labor movement. Rather, we should work as unto the Lord, doing everything without whining or complaining. Also, the bosses should treat their employees honorably, which would in include providing an honest wage and a safe working environment. If everyone lived according to Paul’s admonition, we would all be much happier with much less conflict and strife in the workplace. So do your part to live as a Christian in the  work-a-day world. Someone will notice and the gospel will be spread. Be like the man in the current gospel song, “I Want My Life the Preach”. Living as a bondservant to the Lord in the workplace will impact people more than you know,.