Tag Archives: Holy spirit

Wearing out the saints. Daniel 7:23-26.


This phrase, “wearing out the saints,” came up in conversation one day, and based upon that conversation, it is clear to me that it begs an explanation and answers. Depending on what version of the bible you are using, to wear out is also … Continue reading

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Matthew chapter 3. Still looking for the character of Jesus.


Matthew 3 Chapter 2 ends with the family and the child, Jesus, moving back to Nazareth. Suddenly we are fast-forwarded to John the Baptist (He is only six months older that his cousin, Jesus,) baptizing in the Jordan River. In … Continue reading

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Is talking about the rapture relevant or necessary?


This, as with everything I write, started with a conversation. In this case, a conversation that turned out one-sided and ended with the other person telling me that discussions about the rapture are filled with fallacies, and comparable to eating … Continue reading

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Our lead in to Matthew 2


What an interesting transition. Our lead-in to Matthew 2 tells us: That Joseph was a good man. Mary was probably in trouble, though she had done nothing wrong. Joseph took her into his home before the usual time, disregarding the … Continue reading

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Let’s talk about prophecy for a moment.


You need to understand something; prophecy is not something that must be feared unless you are the one in error. There are exceptions to everything and there is no denying that The Revelation (of Jesus), that John saw, is filled … Continue reading

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The rapture or end times in virtually every book of the New Testament.


I am no longer afraid of tackling Revelation or studying the end times. The result of that change in me makes me want to talk about it every chance I get. Since I have heard it said that the rapture, and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Warrior mentality.


After one of our recent men’s breakfasts as I stood during worship, trying to get my mind focused on the Father, these images and thoughts came to me. I saw myself as a small child, perhaps about twelve, dressed in … Continue reading

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Comparing my life to a Veggie Tales movie


Recently I have compared my life to a Veggie Tales movie, Larry Boy and the Rumor weed. The weed, much like a dandelion, has a tremendous tap root that must be removed completely or it can come back incessantly. If … Continue reading

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Life tends to get real ugly.


2 Thessalonians 2:2-3 NASB (2) “that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord … Continue reading

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Hebrews 12:2 The act of fixing my eyes on Jesus.


Hebrews 12:2  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of … Continue reading

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