1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 "Precious memories, how they lingerHow they ever flood my soulIn the stillness, of the midnightPrecious sacred scenes unfold" Longing to Revisit the Times of Pleasant MemoriesEncouragement from the Faithful During TurmoilMay the Holy Spirit Strengthen Us Longing to Revisit the Times of Pleasant MemoriesIt's always good news to hear from loved ones … Continue reading Encouraging Memories of Holy Spirit Interactions
Under No Obligation
Romans 8:12-17 There are many ways that I'm made to feel obligated to the system that operates by the internal government of the mark of the beast. The biggest way is through relationships. In my early years I've always been known as a "people person," and even voted once as the "most congenial" while working … Continue reading Under No Obligation
Phase 2–Church is Faithful and Persecuted
Revelation 2:8-11 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. This is the second phase of the seven churches. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has been abandoned and now those who hold to their faith in Jesus are slandered and persecuted. This message … Continue reading Phase 2–Church is Faithful and Persecuted
Salvation is Difficult Nowadays
Luke 12:1-11 A few days ago, I read about a pastor who made a confession in the middle of his sermon. He said that a couple years ago he had an affair, but he didn't go into details. When he was done confessing, a sixteen-year-old female stood up and said, "I was that girl." That … Continue reading Salvation is Difficult Nowadays
Feeling Great or Feeling Christ
Romans 8:9-11 I've seen some amazingly realistic robots, not flesh and blood, that look just like people. They can express joy, goodness, faith, peace, meekness, gentleness, love, kindness, goodwill, patience, self-control, and perseverance. Of course, it's only an imitation of those qualities not really heart-felt. It would seem too obvious that they do not have … Continue reading Feeling Great or Feeling Christ
Phase One–Church Left the Gospel of Christ
Revelation 2:1-7 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. This is the first phase of the seven churches. The Revelation begins by talking about those who leave the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today's churches have left the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Working … Continue reading Phase One–Church Left the Gospel of Christ
Welfare Visits in Days of Affliction
1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 There are over twenty million "Preppers" around the world today. Preppers are people who prepare for the end times and have already "fled for the hills." In the US alone, there are at least five million Preppers, some think as high as ten million or more. Many, many people feel unwanted and … Continue reading Welfare Visits in Days of Affliction
I Choose Eternity Over Extraordinary.
Romans 8:5-8 Today, Satan operates through the mark of the beast which appeals to everything related to flesh and blood. It has no belief in Salvation, it discards the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and has no belief in eternal life. Instead, it fulfills the desires of the flesh by its power over physiology and its … Continue reading I Choose Eternity Over Extraordinary.
Revelation is a Message to Believers
Revelation 1 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. The "Little Book" is sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach. In my experience, any conversation about the Revelation sparks a lot of debate and controversy. To be more precise, it … Continue reading Revelation is a Message to Believers
The Missed Fellowship
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Desire for Fellowship in Jesus Christ.Obstacles to Fellowship in Jesus Christ.Fellow Christians is Our Glory. Desire for Fellowship in Jesus ChristI feel like an orphan, living alone in an apartment and having no social network of any kind. I said to my sister that I feel like I'm in hospice as a … Continue reading The Missed Fellowship
Spiritual Society in Jesus Christ 