Thoughts By Men

2025-04-06

Intersecting Eternity

The joy I get in pastoral ministry: a word or deed here has the power to touch the inmost parts of a person’s heart, extend to the ends of the earth, and last forever.

2025-04-05

Truly This Was the Son of God

Let’s peer into the window of time and see Jesus’ last hours on earth as he hangs on the cross. His worst enemies in attendance.

2025-04-04

Hear His Call…Every Moment of Every Day

Too many believers walk with heavy hearts, and burdens they cannot sustain any longer. Brothers, and Sisters…there is good news!

2025-04-03

The Things We Take for Granted

Life is full of the unexpected. You never know what is going to happen next. I knew it was going to be a challenging day when I saw water bubbling up by the sidewalk in front of our house. "When things are going well for you, be glad, and when trouble comes, just remember: God sends ...

2025-04-02

Forever Faithful

Lord, thank You for being so faithful. Please heal my wandering heart. Strengthen my faith and make me steadfast in my pursuit of You. Amen.

2025-04-02

The Suffering of His Broken Heart

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. We see Jesus in the fog of a broken heart.

2025-04-01

Let God Choose

Let God choose for you, it will be the right decision. Let God guide you, it will be the right direction.

2025-03-31

Saying “Yes” to God

God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender

2025-03-30

Dealing with Fear

Circumstances are external and often beyond your control. But your response originates within.

2025-03-29

Fearing the Father

We sometimes treat God like a strict teacher who hands out grades, awards, and detentions. We make our good behavior the determining factor for receiving good things from Him.

2025-03-28

“Hanging In There” Not Allowed!

I've got a mission today. It's as big as the Kingdom of God on earth. Find out my part today and do it. "Hanging in there" not allowed!

2025-03-27

Blurred Vision

Reading the Bible at the start of the day is a good place to invite the presence of Jesus in to quiet our rushing about. However, I have found it requires a submissive heart and willing attitude to allow the Holy Spirit’s influence on, and into, our thoughts and beings.

2025-03-26

Triumph in Tragedy

What do you say we have a chat about grave-clothes? Sound like fun? Sound like a cheery topic?

2025-03-25

Where Does My Help Come From?

God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He made the boldest claim in the history of man

2025-03-24

Oh Death, Where is Your Sting?

And if you are struggling with the loss or imminent loss of a loved one, take heart, there is hope and there is victory and it is found in the arms of Jesus.

2025-03-23

Get In and Get Out!

Isn’t this a bit like being a ‘closet’ Christian? By this I mean that one becomes a Christian, studies about being a Christian, learn all about what it is to be a Christian, even acting like a Christian

2025-03-22

When Death Becomes Birth

Many of us weep at the thought of death. Do you? Do you dread your death? And is your dread of death robbing your joy of life?

2025-03-21

Watch Your Anger – Psalm 37:8

“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it leads only to evil” Psalm 37:8

2025-03-21

The Cradle of Hope

What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ's sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end.

2025-03-20

Deliverance from Fears

Action Point: At the first sign of a fear in my life, I will commit it to the Lord and trust Him for deliverance, and I will seek to help others whose hearts are filled with fear. I will seek to introduce them to the Prince of Peace - the God of all comfort.

2025-03-19

Self on the Shelf!

I had some flu virus, which laid me out totally. Even breathing was an effort, with my ribs feeling sore. I sat still for twelve hours

2025-03-18

Aligning Yourself to the Right Life Markers

Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?

2025-03-17

Moral Filth

“Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21

2025-03-16

Awards for Faithfulness

Believers are facing persecution and testing as perhaps seldom before. You and I may be called upon to suffer for the cause of Christ. By faith, we are not to fear, knowing that an "unending, glorious future" awaits us.

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