Archive for the Faith Category
“Drying Brooks” (Jon Courson Commentary on 1 Kings 17:1-7)
When I read through Jon Courson’s commentaries, I often end up hearing something spot on for the circumstance I am in or the struggle I am having. 1 Kings 17:1-7 covers the story of Elijah confronting Ahab, telling him that it would not rain for three years, and hiding in the desert. It takes great [...]
George Washington 1789
The George Washington 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation. Here’s what George Washington proclaimed in 1789: Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor — and whereas both Houses of Congress have by [...]
Three Step Plan
James had a good teaching on Sunday in Brett’s place. He covered the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel starting with chapter 1. He had three simple points that we all can follow. Take your problems/struggles to the Lord. Take care of your family. Heed the Word of the Lord. Hannah did the right thing [...]
Psalm 34
I love this Psalm. I read this Psalm at the top of Mt. Constitution on Orcas Island last year when we went there for our 10 year wedding anniversary. It was a crazy adventure up the mountain during a crazy time during our lives. I had just been laid off from my job a few [...]
1 Timothy 4
I was reading this chapter yesterday by myself then read it with my wife this morning after we were talking about a few things we have observed lately. God has been doing some cool things in our lives recently and one of the key things He has been teaching us is to truly seek Him [...]
Romans 4
Romans 4 is a source of great controversy and misunderstanding among so many believers. The debate rages on whether we are justified by faith as Paul says here or by works as James seems to suggest in James chapter 2. The correct answer is both are right. While they seem to contradict, they complete each [...]
Romans 3
After discussing God’s coming judgement and wrath against those who have rejected Him, Paul starts down what is called the “Romans Road” with chapter 3 being the first step. Understand and accepting the doctrine of this chapter is essential because, without it, the rest is rendered meaningless. Verses 10-12 says: 10 As it is written: [...]
Romans 2
Paul holds no punches during these first two chapters in dealing with man’s rejection of God and God’s judgement on the unrepentant. Anyone who says a loving God would never send anyone to Hell has never read Romans chapter 2. Verses 1-10 deal tell of God’s plan to judge those who are self-seeking and do [...]
The Rich Young Ruler
We went over Mark 10:17-27 today at Church. 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good [...]
To Bring Division
President Obama said may things that astonished some people today at the National Prayer Breakfast today, one being his assertion that “There is no God who condones taking the life of an innocent human being. This much we know.” Given his stance on abortion, specifically partial birth abortion, people were taken aback at the apparent [...]
