Dear Friends,                                                             In his book, The End, Dr. Mark Hitchcock has a chapter entitled “When Will the Believing Be Leaving.” In this section of his book he gives his reasons for a pre-tribulation Rapture and the imminency of the Rapture … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “People are very interested in the future, but they would rather rely on the foolish speculations of men rather than the absolutely reliable prophecies (100% accuracy) in the Bible.” (David Reagan) Too many Christians dismiss prophecy as irrelevant … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,                                                             We are exhorted throughout Scripture to look forward to the second coming of Jesus Christ (e.g., 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Titus 2:11–14; Revelation 22:20) and the establishment of His millennial kingdom on earth (Revelation 20:1-10) followed by the … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This month we will complete the series on Andrew Murray’s powerful book, Humility as we look at the two final chapters. The quoted material is either direct quotes by Murray or paraphrases for succinctness. CHAPTER 11 – HUMILITY AND … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This is a continuation of my teaching on Andrew Murray’s powerful book on humility which I shared with some men in my ministry at a prayer retreat. So far we have looked at the first eight chapters and this … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This is a continuation of my teaching on Andrew Murray’s powerful book on humility which I shared with some men in my ministry at a prayer retreat. So far we have looked at the first six chapters and this … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Years ago I read Andrew Murray’s powerful book on humility and shared its rich teaching with some men in my ministry at a prayer retreat. Last month we looked at the first three chapters and this month we will … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “Humility is the soil from which all Christian graces grow and the indispensable condition for true fellowship with Jesus.”  Years ago I read Andrew Murray’s powerful book on humility and shared its rich teaching with some men in my … Continue reading →

  Dear Friends, “Pete, I’d be happier single than married to you. I have tried talking to you but you aren’t listening. And by the way, the church you pastor, I quit; your leadership isn’t worth following.” These are the … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,                                                              Some years ago my friend Dr. Ken Boa did a presentation on trusting God in turbulent times from writings he compiled from many different authors and added his own comments which he has gleaned from Scripture. (See … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “If we follow the general rule that a person can survive forty days without food, four days without water, but only four minutes without oxygen, then we might conclude that oxygen is the most important.” (Living What You … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, If we don’t do the spiritual math by factoring in eternal blessings for obedience to our Lord in this brief life then costly, faithful obedience can be very difficult to understand and carry out. This is a constant … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,                                                                            “What leads to strife (discord and feuds) and how do conflicts (quarrels and fightings) originate among you? Do they not arise from your sensual desires that are ever warring in your bodily members? 2 You are jealous and … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,                                                            “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a … Continue reading →

Dear Friends,                                                           “What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and … Continue reading →