“The children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light.” (Luke 16:8) Dear Friends — The secular world is quite deft in dealing with its own kind and not always by the politest of manners. Politicians, celebrities, and pundits become users of negativity, sensationalism, and mistruths stretched to the point of deliberate lies to get and maintain their fifteen minutes …
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” (John 4:48) Dear Friends – There is a subtle note of exasperation and disappointment in Christ’s voice as He utters those words above… it’s as if He were saying: “Couldn’t you just believe My Words and reason with your minds that what I say is logical and true… must I perform Divine magic in order to get your …
“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) Dear Friends – Jesus is the Gate to heaven, and all Christians who incorporate His Holy Spirit into their being and follow the image He modeled, can rest assured, short of committing a mortal sin, of their entrance into an eternal heavenly abode. While just the …
“The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38) Dear Friends ~ Summer is winding down with tinges of autumn seen here and there; vacations are pretty much over and with school back in session the Labor Day weekend has become the unofficial end of summer pleasures. In our mountain community it’s time for …