Ours is a spiritual battle, that cannot be seen with the natural eye, or sensed with our natural senses, but the effects of the battle can be seen just like we can see the movement of grass and leaves from a swirling breeze. Now is the time to walk as…
Good news! It is God’s desire that everyone turn to him, praise his wonderful love and grace, and through Jesus Christ and faith in him, a person can turn in an instant and make the decision to follow Jesus and make him their Lord. We are beginning to recognize that…
The adversary has been judged, cast down, and is awaiting his initial sentence of being chained for a thousand years, so he can’t deceive the nations, but in the meanwhile he will use deception to steal, kill and destroy those who do not know that they have authority over him,…
Knowing the will of God is easy, once it is settled in your spirit and mind. When lack of knowledge, doubt, unbelief and lies from the world; which are perpetrated by the devil are cleared out of your heart and mind to reveal the plain and simple truth of God’s…
FAITH. Did you know that faith is a substance? The Bible says that it is (Heb 11). It is described as a substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The Bible also says several times that the just shall live by faith (Heb 10). That means…
Dear readers, for five weeks we have studied the healing provided by God through Jesus. We are going to do an overview of what has been taught, with a few additions, and I hope you have your Bible ready to review the scriptures. The Bible is the final authority on…
The apostle Paul understood who causes the destruction of the flesh (of the physical body) and he instructed the Corinthian church to give over a believer who was willfully sinning, and he knew who to give him to, saying in First Corinthians 5:5, To deliver such an one unto Satan…
We are into our fourth week, researching the scriptures for the remedy of sickness and disease through God’s word, which speaks of Jesus in 1 Peter 2:24, saying, Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live…
Proverbs chapter four says, My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. God’s words are life…
God is a good God and his mercy endures forever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps 136:26 We serve a merciful God. In understanding God’s will to heal, everything hinges on the goodness of God and his love for humanity, not…
I like to read my Bible. It wasn’t until adulthood that I really came to the Lord, though I had been baptized as a teenager, but after I made the decision that I really wanted a relationship with God, my appetite for the things of God grew, especially reading his…
Jesus loves you and he has Good News. Having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is not about having religion. Well, some may ask, what is the difference? Having religion is the world’s way of looking toward a god through works, thinking that their deeds will save them and…
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Those were words from Jesus in John 8:31-32. He said this to the believing Jews who wanted to follow him, and it also applies to…
We are into our fourth week of Jesus’ teaching in Mark 11: 22-26 and this misunderstood and often unused truth of the Master, if used, will bless your life and the lives of those around you, and God will be glorified. God loves you, and wants you to be blessed…
Dear readers, we are continuing with Jesus’ teaching from Mark chapter 11: 22-26 And we are relying on our teacher, the Holy Spirit to help us have a revelation of what the Lord taught. Here is the scripture: And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily…
Last week, we learned of Jesus’ teaching in Mark chapter 11: 22-26, which at a casual glance seems impossible and unattainable, and toward the end of his teaching it sounds downright selfish, and this causes some believers to politely reject this teaching of Jesus. But if you are willing to…
Back at the beginning of creation, in the book of Genesis it says, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Further on, God said, Let there be light. In the original language of Hebrew, it was not worded that way. In Hebrew, God said, Light-be! Before light…
“It gets easier”, I said to a friend of mine who talked of their inward struggle to obey the teachings of Christ. Jesus taught some radical sounding doctrine: Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44), don’t worry (take no thought in KJV Matt 6:25), don’t let…
Dear readers, as we approach this high holy time for all of Christendom, the day in history of Jesus going to the cross for the sins of the entire world, and his breaking the bondage of sin and death for those who will come to him, I am reminded of…
We have the greatest cheering section in the entire universe, dear readers. God himself is rooting for you and, he wants you to be blessed in life and be a blessing to others because he loves you. God wants everyone who will, to come and enter into that everlasting love…
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have put your faith in him, you can be encouraged despite any circumstances you may be facing. When you look into the word of God and see what the truth is in Christ, and who you are in Christ, you will be encouraged.…
Dear reader, if you are new to this column and have an inner hunger for something more but have not been satisfied with stuff or money, I would like to invite you to walk along with other readers in a personal relationship with God, for if you have stuff and…
As we conclude our study on angels lets do a brief summary. Who are angels? The Bible says they are ministering spirits (Hebrews chapter 1). What do they do? In Hebrews chapter 1 it says they minister to those who are heirs of salvation. When do they minister? Psalm 103…
Dear readers we are into our third week of the study of angels and their role in the marvelous redemptive work that God continues to perform for His glory and the salvation of those who will believe and accept Jesus as their Lord and savior. Like the world’s most beautiful…
Last week we touched briefly on the heirs of salvation and how Almighty God has provided his heirs with ministers who operate in the spiritual and natural realms in service to the heirs. We learned that the heirs of salvation are those who become sons and daughters of God through…
“How many angels does it take to get home safely?” I asked rhetorically while turning from the counter at the feed store Monday. “Just one big one” the clerk replied. Nodding at the response I continued out the door and through the snow to my truck. Like some folks this…
Our God is an awesome God, who is worthy of all glory, honor and praise. He created the stars, planets, moons, and comets. He established the natural laws that allow us to live on this beautiful earth. He made the law of gravity that holds us to the ground and…
Hello dear readers. If I were to write that God desires the Believer to be poor, sick, hopeless, faithless, unwise, and selfish, would that be an accurate statement of God’s will? How about if I wrote that God desires the Believer to be prosperous, healthy, hopeful and faithful, wise and…
Dear readers, we are continuing in our lesson on knowing the will of God. The more you understand the word of God, the more you will know God and what His will is for your life, and your relationship with God will grow. The word of God is filled with…
Here is a scenario. You are driving a four-lane highway, like Hwy 60, and begin to approach a traffic light, but notice something odd about the light. The red and the green light are both on. Other drivers seem to be getting the same signal because one driver is looking…
Happy New Year! This is the time of year when there are specials on television that summarize the year’s events and put things in order of importance according to the world’s view, and one of the best ways for the new Believer to see how their walk has grown and…
Merry Christmas to you all, dear readers. During this Christmas season it is my prayer that each reader receives a fresh revelation of Jesus and the love that God has for you through Jesus. If you want to get closer to God I have good news- you can be as…
As we have gone along together in our study of the Bible, we have learned that the teachings of Jesus have deeper spiritual truths. The Lord taught them through simple sounding parables, but they had profound spiritual consequences. It is the same with his teaching on forgiveness in Matt 18: 21-35. …
To forgive or not to forgive, is it that important? Jesus says it is. The choice that we make to forgive or not forgive has benefits or consequences, just like every choice we make. When you choose to believe in Jesus as your savior -snap- in that instant- you are…
The cold has settled in, the Thanksgiving holiday has passed, and we are on our way toward celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus, the savior of the world. This is also the time family and friends gather together. As much as the time together can be pleasant, there may…
Such a week since I last wrote for this column! Ron, Arlene, Rex and I made a whirlwind trip to Minnesota and North Dakota to join with the Boeddeker family for the 80th birthday of Willie’s younger brother Henry “Swede”, and to visit with friends and also, some of my…
Happy Thanksgiving dear readers! How many things can you think of in one minute that you are thankful for? Blue sky, love of family and friends, warm shoes and gloves, a running car, paid bills, full pantry, laughter and hugs. Most of all I’m thankful to God who made the…
Dear readers, it is time to share a laugh again. Believers have a lot to laugh about through serious moments in life and God gave us the gift of laughter. He created us in His image, and God has a sense of humor. He tells us that laughter is good…
As we continue into our third week of learning to study our Bible, it occurred to me that some dear readers may be asking themselves the same question that I would have asked as a young believer, which is “Wouldn’t it be easier to just make a list of how…
We are in the second week of ways to study our Bible, which will cover what some folks call “reading the Bible thru”. Last week we learned to lean on the guidance of the Holy Spirit who lives in our hearts for the Bible says He is our teacher. Another…
Relationship with God: God and you, you and God, sharing life together. God loving and leading, guiding and correcting, you loving in return and following, learning and sharing with others. Telling them they can have the same kind of loving relationship with God when they believe Jesus is God’s son.…
Because of the size of the Friendship Hall in the new Dogwood Nazarene Church, it was possible to do what has been desired by friends and families for some time now, which was to have gatherings like surprise birthday parties in a space large enough to accommodate everyone. It was…
Hello friends, we are continuing the study of Enoch, the Father of Methuselah. Genesis 5, Hebrews 11, and Jude are the main scriptures used, if you would like to read them. Last week we learned that at the age of 65 Enoch made a choice to walk with God, and…
There is a man in the Old Testament that is commonly known for his length of age and is recognized by most as being the longest-lived man in history. His name is Methuselah and he lived for nine hundred and sixty nine years. When Methuselah was two hundred and thirty…
Three people were visiting and viewing the Grand Canyon — an artist, a pastor and a cowboy. As they stood on the edge of that massive abyss, each one responded with a cry of exclamation. The artist said, “Ah, what a beautiful scene to paint!” The minister cried, “What a…
Hello friends, we are now into our fourth week of study about what the apostle Peter said in 2 Peter 1:3, that God has given believers all things that pertain to life and godliness, and we have tied that truth with what Jesus said, that we should seek the kingdom…
God loves you. Such simple words with such great meaning. 1 Corinthians Ch. 13 is known as the great “Love” chapter and it describes God’s kind of love in action. If you want to see a portion of the love that God has for you, and the way he wants…
Hello friends. In my imagination I can hear her saying as she looks around at us, “People. Listen to me. Don’t be sad for me. I’m having the time of my life!” In my mind I can see Erma Cudney thanking Jesus in person for everything He has done for…
Last week, we covered how a new believer, through faith in Jesus and by the grace of God, has joined in a covenant with God, and according to Hebrews chapter 8, the believer has received better promises. When God blesses the believer through these promises it gives Him glory and…
Hello friends. I could almost hear the grass and plants drinking in the sweet rain and I pray that each part of our thirsty land gets refreshed by life giving rain. Thank you to God for his provision. It was a pleasant Monday evening and was cool inside though it was…
Aren’t you thankful for the Bible and the good Word God provides for our learning? And for the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth? I am too. Without the Word of God and the Holy Spirit who gives each one an inner witness (1 John 5) and lives…
Mark chapter 2: Jesus Eats With Sinners Some folks may fight off symptoms of illness by confessing the Word, while some fight the symptoms with methods like gargling salt water, drinking plenty of fluids, or eating chicken soup. But when we have tried everything spiritual and natural and the cure does not manifest,…
Fight the good fight of faith, the Bible says in 1st Timothy, chapter 6. Did you know that the reason for the Civil War was not entirely about slavery, as some schools teach? Most of our school children (in general) have been taught that the Civil War was about President…
FAITH. Did you know that faith is a substance? The Bible says that it is (Heb 11). It is described as a substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The Bible also says several times that the just shall live by faith (Heb 10). That means…
The folks at Dogwood Nazarene Church joined together with the rest of our great nation and celebrated Father’s day by honoring their fathers with a token of appreciation and recognition for their dedication to their families. The gift was a heavy duty, stainless steel money clip with useful attachments for…
Dear friends, there is a special place in the Most High, for those who seek it with their heart. Psalm 91 calls it the secret place of the most High, a place where there is no worry or fear, there is comfort and provision and justice, deliverance and long life. …
