building up and equipping the body of Christ
Tag: Building up the body of Christ
Living in Hostile Territory
I recently heard Jamie speak on a Zoom call and what he said resounded with my soul. The LORD has used him to stoke the fire in my spirit. I have since found his teachings on his YouTube… Read More
Why does God let us suffer?
Answering another question from Jon of Hawk Nelson. There are multiple parts to this answer and I am only going to cover a few. First, in order to understand why God allows suffering, we need to understand where… Read More
Why did Jesus have to die?
An answer to a question posed by Jon of Hawk Nelson in his struggle for his faith in Jesus Christ. #disciplefish “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without… Read More
Happy Purim!
Happy Purim! Purim means ‘casting of lots’ (Esther 3:7). Casting of lots was used to determine God’s will when decisions were made, signifying God’s sovereignty in human affairs, especially of those who respect, love & obey Him. In… Read More
Love Constrained to Obedience – William Cowper
To see the law by Christ fulfilled And hear His pardoning voice, Changes a slave into a child, And duty into choice. I toll’d the precept to obey, But toil’d without success. Then, to abstain from outward sin… Read More
Update on the U.N. Piece Conference in Paris
After the passing of U.N. resolution 2334 a few weeks ago (23 DEC 2016), which declared formally that Israel is ‘occupying’ Palestinian land and declared Israeli settlements illegal, the U.N. rushed to hold a ‘Peace Conference’ in order… Read More
A Call to Unity
There is a great call for ‘unity’ among the religious and it is increasing. They say ‘let’s overlook our differences in doctrine and come together’, but this is a ruse and spiritually disastrous. For it is written: “What… Read More
A Plea to God’s People and a Plea to God Almighty
“Do not be conformed into the image of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” “The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth.” “God’s Word is Truth.” “The Holy Spirit will take what… Read More
Military to Ministry
Last year while out to dinner, I had a chance to speak with a young Airman who was training to be a Pararescue Jumper (PJ). As we spoke, the conversation turned to my taking classes for a bachelor’s… Read More