Vexed By Evil

Scripture He rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed {vexed} by the depraved conduct of the lawless. ~2 Peter 2:7, NIV Quote Because we are saved by grace and not by works, the gospel is inherently humbling. ~Timothy Keller We don’t usually think of Lot as a righteous man but according to scripture, he…

For The Record

Scripture Who can declare the Lord’s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due Him? ~ Psalms 106:2 (CSB) Quote Depression is usually connected to our insolent refusal to offer praise to the LORD for His infinite goodness. ~Image Quotes I attempted to teach on humility last Wednesday night but did not demonstrate humility is my…

A Blessed Nation

Scripture Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. ~Psalm Quote The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money. ~Alexis de Tocqueville Do you recognize the following names: George Soros, Michael Bloomberg and…

National Righteousness

Scripture Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. ~Proverbs 14:34, NASB Quote “God permits the wicked, but not forever.” ~Thomas Fuller Life is about choices and good choices bring good consequences, while foolish and wicked choices bring bad consequences. In a manner of speaking, life is what we make it. The choices…

Freedom Is Not Free

Scripture For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. ~Galatians 5:13, NLT Quote If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government,…

Sin and Judgment

Scripture When He burned with anger, He took away Israel’s power. He pulled back His powerful right hand as the enemy approached. His burning anger blazed out in Jacob’s land. It burned up everything that was near it. ~Lamentations 2:3, NIRV Quote Sin is the most destructive force in the universe and it carries it’s…

What Happened To The Democratic Party?

Scripture If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? ~Psalms 11:3, AV Quote If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made, not for the public good so much as for the selfish {greedy law makers themselves}.” ~Noah Webster I had…

Hope Lost

Scripture There are more troubles all around me than I can count. My sins have caught up with me, and I can’t see any longer. My sins are more than the hairs of my head. I have lost all hope. ~Psalms 40:12, NIrV Quote Begin every day with a new hope and forget what lies…

Perhaps And Maybe

Scripture They will hear what the LORD will do to them when his burning anger blazes out against them. Then perhaps they will pray to him. And maybe all of them will turn from their evil ways.” ~Jeremiah 36:7, NIrV Quote America will not turn to God until they have no where else to turn.…

Peace

Scripture As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” ~Luke 24:36, ESV Quote Anxiety does not remove tomorrow’s trouble but it does rob today’s peace. ~Image Quotes In John’s gospel, Jesus makes three appearances after the resurrection and in all three he greets His…