Rom 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. Rom 2:21-23 you then who teach others,...
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Nebuchadnezzar’s Image is still with us
Dan 3:4-6 Then the herald loudly proclaimed: "To you the command is given, O peoples, nations and men of every language, (5) that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all...
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Pro 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (6) In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 2Sa 2:1 After this David inquired of the...
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Gal 4:17 They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them. The goal of the narcissist and his/her cousins (revilers, abusers, sociopaths) is to be regarded...
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Exo 5:1-2 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.’” (2) But Pharaoh said, “Who is...
Continue ReadingThe Totalitarian Regime of the RASNSteely Cold Lack of Empathy – a Huge Red Flag
Mar 12:38-40 And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces (39) and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor...
Continue ReadingSteely Cold Lack of Empathy – a Huge Red FlagEncouragement From J.C. Ryle – Christ’s True Church is a Little Flock
The following words were written long ago by the English pastor J.C. Ryle. His books are well worth buying (Holiness; Practical Religion; Commentaries on the Gospels and more). You can access many of his writings online for free. So, does...
Continue ReadingEncouragement From J.C. Ryle – Christ’s True Church is a Little FlockMore Thoughts on Cain’s Hatred of Abel
1Jn 3:12 We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. I recently shared some thoughts on...
Continue ReadingMore Thoughts on Cain’s Hatred of AbelNew Sermon Series Beginning Sunday – The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. This powerful, biblical statement of confession of faith is the opening of the Apostles' Creed. That creed is a summary of the gospel which must be believed. It...
Continue ReadingNew Sermon Series Beginning Sunday – The Apostle’s CreedAn Abuser is not Beloved, Called, nor a Saint
Rom 1:7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I have written many times over these past 12...
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