“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:1–2, NRSV) Remorse and Repentance are similar … Continue reading
In the last blog, I discussed how our enemies use the Bible to manipulate. One of the ways to recognize the manipulators is to look at their life. Do they speak the Word of Truth but live a lie? Are … Continue reading
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1, ESV) During Jesus temptation in the wilderness, He stood firm against the manipulation of the enemy. I have been in spiritual … Continue reading
“Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “ ‘He will command … Continue reading
“that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy … Continue reading
Dear Friends, I am sorry that the new content on my site has been lacking. I have been busy editing my new book! It is called, Blogs From a Desert Place, a Devotional. It will be available at the end … Continue reading
“If we are to be new people in Christ, then we must show our newness to the world. If we are to follow Christ, it must be in the way we spend each day.” William Law Happy New Year! I … Continue reading
“for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11, NASB95) I am excited about celebrating Christmas. It is a wonderful time to spend with family, eat delicious … Continue reading
Dear Friends, I am sorry that I have not been on the blog for a couple of weeks. I have had some added time constraints. I had jury duty. It was an enlightening experience for me, but time consuming. A … Continue reading
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous … Continue reading