The Anatomy of Sin – James 1:13-18

April 2014 Monthly Teaching Letter

Dear Friends,                                                           “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” (i.e., to sin); For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; (God tests our faith to purify and strengthen us –but never tempts … Continue reading →

PAUL’S HEART, PAUL’S VISION, PAUL’S CO-LABORERS – ROMANS 15:14-16:27

March 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

In this closing section of the book of Romans we get to see Paul’s heart, Paul’s vision, Paul’s co-laborers and his tireless work for our Savior. “And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are … Continue reading →

UNITED BY LOVE FOR OUR SAVIOR – ROMANS 14:1-15:13 – PART III

March 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

“Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3 For even Christ did not … Continue reading →

“Real gold is not afraid of the fire.” James 1:1-12

March 2014 Monthly Teaching Letter

Dear Friends,                                                           “Faith without works cannot be called faith. It is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal faith is not enough; mental faith … Continue reading →

UNITED BY LOVE FOR OUR SAVIOR – PART II – ROMANS 14:1-15:13

March 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” “The fellowship is broken. The power of darkness grows. All will be sacrificed. All will be lost unless we unite against … Continue reading →

UNITED BY LOVE FOR OUR SAVIOR – – ROMANS 14:1-15:13 – PART I

March 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

“The fellowship is broken. The power of darkness grows. All will be sacrificed. All will be lost unless we unite against evil.” (From the Lord of the Rings – the Two Towers)   The quote from the Lord of The … Continue reading →

IT’S ABOUT TIME – TAKE TIME TO LOVE – ROMANS 13:8-14

February 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

  “Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves (agape) his neighbor has fulfilled the law. 9 For this, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” … Continue reading →

GOD-ORDAINED AUTHORITY -ROMANS 13:1-7

February 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

 “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they … Continue reading →

WORSHIPING GOD AS A LIVING SACRIFICE IS SEEN BY THE WAY WE RELATE TO/LOVE OTHERS – Romans 12:9-21

February 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving … Continue reading →

“BUT MAY IT NEVER BE THAT I WOULD BOAST, EXCEPT IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.”

February 2014 Monthly Teaching Letter

Dear Friends,                                                           “See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will … Continue reading →

RESPONDING TO GOD’S MERCY IN GRATITUDE AND SURRENDER LEADS TO SACRIFICIAL SERVICE – ROMANS 12:1-8

January 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

  “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be … Continue reading →

“DO NOT THINK MORE HIGHLY OF YOURSELF THAN YOU OUGHT” – ROMANS 12:3

January 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

 “For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound (sober) judgment, as God has allotted to … Continue reading →

STOP BEING CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD BY BEING TRANSFORMED BY GOD’S WORD – ROMANS 12:2

January 2014 Len's Mens Fellowship

“And do not be conformed to this world (aiōn -age), but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” The “spirit … Continue reading →

GOD CANNOT BE MOCKED. A MAN REAPS WHAT HE SOWS.” GALATIANS 6:7-10

January 2014 Monthly Teaching Letter

Dear Friends,  “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.  For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows … Continue reading →

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – SEVEN PICTURES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

December 2013 Len's Mens Fellowship

     [“Christmas is about hope. “Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” Jesus’ … Continue reading →

WALKING WITH OTHERS IN LOVE, MUTUAL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY – GALATIANS 5:25-6:6

December 2013 Monthly Teaching Letter

Dear Friends,                                                           “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, … Continue reading →