For those of us who are Christians, we are sojourning in a strange land. That land is this world. It is good for us to keep in mind that this world is not our home. Just as the saints of old, "desire[d] a better country, that is, an heavenly," [Heb 11:16] so we do as …
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Holy Spirit, Our Oil
Trimming and cutting down trees for an elderly widow. When using a chainsaw, one important thing needed is bar oil; this oil is distributed to the blade as the saw runs to keep things smooth. If the oil is not used, it can cause irreparable damage to the blade. The same thing is true of …
Insatiable Appetites
Removing a shed along with various branch trimmings via fire for a widow. There is something about fire which catches the eye; something God has put within us which causes us to be drawn toward fire. It can be a beautiful thing, and a fearful thing, and in fact, fire is associated with many things …
Ready For Him
One of the things that will be prevelant in the coming days before Jesus returns, will be the mockery of His return. Peter tells us that there will be "scoffers" in the last days, "walking after their own lusts, and saying, where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 9, 2:18-29
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Thyatira is the fourth letter which we find in Revelation. The name Thyatira means "daughter" and it relates to the major problem in this church: Jezebel. Before reviewing this letter, look here for a brief summary on the seven letters in general. LINKS TO SECTIONS ExpositionParableCultural RelevancePropheticAccompanying Epistle(s) …
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Two Sides of the Sun
Jesus is a Sun; The Sun! And if we come to Him before The Day of Judgment, "The Day of Vengeance of our God," we will not be smitten of Him. But to those who refuse Jesus, to give up their lives and follow Him, they will be scorched by the judgment of God. Though …
Seeing That Ye Look for Such Things
Peter is one of the New Testament's greatest examples of a changed life. From a fisherman to a disciple to a betrayer to a redeemed leader of the church filled with The Holy Spirit. There is no shortage of accounts which exemplify God's grace in Peter's life. Seeing that Peter is such a beloved brother …
Bright And Morning Star 