Webster’s New Word Dictionary defines thanksgiving as “a formal public expression of thanks to God,” and as “an annual U.S. holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November.”  Thanksgiving is a word that was translated into English for the Bible from the original languages of the Bible before Webster’s New Word Dictionary was published.  Philippians… Read More »

Many unanswered questions plague the modern world in which we live. Who will be president of the United States for the next four years. When and where is the next hurricane going to make land fall? When and where will the next terrorist attack occur? When will there be another earthquake, and who will be… Read More »

These thoughts are being submitted November 1, 2024. Four days before all polling places are open for the primary elections, which includes the electing of the president who will serve America until 2028. Needless to say, this is a very significant election and emanates a heightened sense of voter caution and alertness, especially after the… Read More »

There is much talk in Florida about why Hurricanes take the paths they take, and why certain areas are spared much devastation.  The temptation of such conversations is to say that spiritual climate directs the hurricanes.  The conclusion of such conversations is often harmful to the cause of Christ, because either directly or indirectly it… Read More »

It has been stated in many sermons that we are either in a storm, exiting a storm, or facing a storm in the near future.  Florida residents know about storms, but most have not learned their lessons about preparing for storms.  Recent news reports revealed that the majority of Florida residents do not have an… Read More »

Have you encountered someone who thought they were much wiser than they really were?  I am talking about the kind of people who know it all.  They can tell you the exhaustive truth about everything from the stock market to the best teaching techniques for kindergarten. They know the best thread to use for making… Read More »

Jesus Christ is absolute perfect love personified, and perfect love casts out fear.  Christians make many bad decisions based on unnecessary fear.  There is no threat that can be made by the world or the devil that cannot be overcome by God.  King Nebuchadnezzar learned this lesson the hard way.  When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego… Read More »

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory,  the  glory as of the only begotten of the Father,  full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, nkjv) Jesus voluntarily allowed Himself to be housed in flesh.  Can you imagine flesh housing the glory of God, well it did and does. … Read More »

There is something magical in the setting of the sun.  Watching the sunset while relaxing at the end of the day, seems to generate feelings of security and fulfillment.  Movie makers of days gone by knew how to use the magic and drama of the sunset by allowing the good guy in a white hat… Read More »

Mark 14:1 … and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. (nkjv) Most Christians would not admit to a death wish for Jesus Christ. The chief priests and the teachers would not admit wanting to kill the Savior of the world,… Read More »