Salvation

The Church (as The Gathering) Is not first an entertainment venue; Nor a place for one to get his ears tickled; Not first a place to socialize and relieve Oneself from the boredom of one’s sorrows. It is, first, the gathering of God’s people To worship the Father, Son, and Spirit. It is the place […]

(Isaiah 7:20 and 8:13) Gonna shave that head, legs and face! What about the chest, arms and groin? Well, don’t ya know what’s goin’ on? Got humiliation comin’ down! Shavin’ those places all covered; Bring some disgrace on those mothers Of sons who want to do wrong Shavin’ everything but that “dong”! Oh, it’s a […]

There is a legitimate fear that ought to beset every human being. Death will come, an end to one’s existence – as it is known. And then what? Will there be just a cessation of existence? Or terror? Torment? Judgment? That anxiety – the uncertainty – is relieved by NOTHING but the firm promise of […]

“God is never in a hurry,” Says CJ McKay on Hope 100. That’s right, but my kids aren’t God And neither are their parents, So they got to move and get ‘er done, Lest they get a spankin’ on the bum! And yet, the admonition is welcome. Slow down when you are anxious for nothing, […]

Humility is not an attribute which we can teach. It is a character trait which is learned by experience. We can elaborate to the humbled person upon that principle by teaching him about the greatest humiliation of all, the incarnation and crucifixion of Jesus. And the best occasion for such instruction is that of his […]

When you think of your failures Turn your thoughts to the Savior. If for your sins you have cried, Remember that One who died. He took it all and went down All the way dead and to the ground. He took on Himself all your pain But it did not long on Him remain. He […]

He’s got all time as well as this day To bring your life into conformity With His law in all its enormity. He made the world out of nothing And is quite able to handle our bucking. Onward and upward we ever go Always remembering, ever in the know: He’s got our lives in His […]

“Why should the devil have all The good music?” crooned Larry! He sang it out and made us merry! (Sayin’ “Amen” to that song! Where was contemporary Christian music? Nowhere to be found; Needed Gospel lyrics to that sound!) Got a station playin’ it fine “The Oasis”! ’tis called – 105.9. But then I got […]

What’s up with Johnny B? Had to set those babies free From the oppression of those “aborters” Who were killin’ those little chil’n. Brockhoeft went his way to jail After given the Devil some hell, Blowin’ up those abortuaries, Makin’ us real prolifers merry. But he’s doin’ just fine! Enjoyin’ his rest and some wine. […]

As you face death, receive the fact – empirical, scientific, historical – of the resurrection of Jesus, and weigh the implications thereof for an alternate resolution for life’s meaning. Importune the Holy One, the Almighty, the Three-in-one for mercy and salvation. ‘Tis true! The Gospel is much more attractive to us sinners than to those […]

“Stand up for Science!” says a sign in my neighborhood. Well, amen to that! Observe the FACTS and learn! One of the most important of facts, over all time in all the world, that one must know is the FACT of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from the dead back in 30-something A.D.! He […]

(Another PMMP!) A PMMP a dayKeeps those blues away!Don’t be dopey and dazed,On the world’s lies crazed!The One Triune God cameAnd took all that just painThat was ours since before CainAll the way back to Adam and Eve,When the world fell to the one who deceives.He rose up victorious foreverIndependent of our endeavorsTo save ourselves […]

Sing to Him a hallelujah Or He’ll bring hell to ya! He’s worthy of that praise Now and for all your days. So get up an’ out o’ your daze; To Him a hallelujah raise! Off o’ your butt and onto the street; Preach the Word and take the heat! You know He’s worthy of […]

Have you paid all your debts? A good man, you say, you are, As I recall. How about the life you owe To Him Who gave His for you? Have you paid Him back? No? Then, when and how? What do you propose? A good deed here and there? Do you think that bends the […]

“Indian no stink! White man stink!” Said Tonto to the Lone Ranger. Ah but what did he know? Who has the right vantage point? Nobody on matters of style and dress! But on the issue of justice There is one source amidst us; The very Word of God in print! You can read it; come […]

They all pass away: Youth, possessions, good looks. Children grow up and find their way, And we are left to spend the day Pursuing the same course, But with fewer in the company. And yet that company is not so small! The Church of God is international And full of many members All sharing that […]

Grammar policeman is here, Mammas and Pappas! (See the info below, here: https://marriedwiki.com/wiki/michelle-phillips) Michelle Phillips American singer, songwriter and an actress, Michelle Phillips is known as a member of the pop group “The Mamas and the Papas,” composed of her husband John Phillips, along with Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty. She is the second child […]

We’re all infected with sin; It’s a thing that comes from within. Got to get a grip and control Or it will take on you a mighty toll. Comes to all from brother Adam, That father of all humanity. What a drag his deed did bring To mankind and everything! But were it we, the […]

‘Twas Sophocles who said “There is one God, in truth but one Who made the heavens and earth.” And it was Aeschylus who declared “Tremble: for He is Lord Omnipotent And this glory is of God Most High.” Yes, the ancient pagan poets knew Of one God, through and through! That truth is in the […]

God does indeed “divorce” those persons who continue in sin. He hates to reject them, but He must. Holiness, His nature, requires it. He must remain forever the one, true, holy God. He will properly judge sinners with what they deserve – hell (eternal punishment, separation from Himself, and this goes on forever). It is […]