Greetings, Friends and Brethren,

The views of the world, and I am sad to say, even some who claim to be Christians concerning God and His word is nothing short of crucifying Jesus again.  The tempting of God by raising up the wicked and instead of exposing their wrongs, blessing those who call evil good and good evil is just morally and spiritually wrong.  But the true disciple, that is those who love and fear the Lord, empty themselves of worldly ways by crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires and deny self to do what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12.1,2).  They take heed knowing they too can fall from His grace (1 Corinthians 10.12).  They feed on God's word daily to strengthen and refresh their faith.  They know that there is coming a day when we all will appear before the judgement seat of Christ to give account of the things done in the body whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5.10), and they prepare their heart.  Our world would oh so better, if we found more Bibles on the table, and mothers singing Rock of Ages cleft for me.  Words of a country song; "Family Bible."

Greetings Friends, and Brethren,

If you reading this then be thankful!  For this day was made possible by God through His love, mercy and grace.  It is the day made by God; so be glad and rejoice in it. (Psalms 119.24).  It was by the divine power of God that we have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1.3).  He has shown us what is good and only requires us to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him (Micah 6).  To show our love for Him, let us walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we were called, with all lowliness, meekness and logsuffering, forbearing one another in love and endeavoring to keep the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4.1-3).  May the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful. (Colossians 3.15).  Trust in Him, obey His commandments, stay grounded deep in His love, steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord and be faithful until death, then you will receive the crown of life. (Revelation 2.10).  For God has promised and you shall receive.

Greetings Friends,

Sin was the cause of scandalous social conditions; rampant sexual immortality, disregard for life, debasement of women, divorce, and suicide out of control.  They were an adulterous, perverted, crooked generation.  But there was something better for the people.  This moral collapse was survived by those who took personal responsibility for their actions.  By receiving the word of truth and obeying it through baptism and by staying faithful.  They continued in fellowship; worshiping, praying and staying active in the church.  By studying the word daily to increase their knowledge of Christ and sharing it with others.  And by evangelizing; spreading the good news of the gospel.

Read again the scandalous conditions that took place in Rome.  Sound familiar?  Then read again how Christians survived this moral collapse.  Stay faithful, strong and courageous Christian.

Greetings Friends,

Love never fails, we should never fail to walk by faith in the light of God's word.  We must always strive to keep the unity of Spirit in the bond of peace.  Do not grow weary in well doing.  Lean on Jesus when the storms of life prevail, He will see you through for He has promised to never leave nor forsake you.  Trust, obey, add to your faith, be faithful unto death and receive the crown of life.  What the Lord promised, He will do for He is a just God who cannot lie.

Greetings Brethren and Friends,

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who humbled Himself and obeyed to the point of death on the cross (Philippians 2.5).  Serve Him with a loyal heart and a willing mind, for the Lord searches the heart and understands the intent of the thoughts.  Seek Him and you will find Him; forsake Him and He will cast you off forever. (1 Chronicles 28.9).  Turn your eyes upon Jesus; let the inspired word of God guide and direct your steps down the pathway of love, righteousness and purity, as we travel to our eternal home, that home not built by human hands.

Father, help us each day to be of sober mind able to receive your inspired word.  And Father, search our hearts to see if there is any wicked way in us; lead us in the way everlasting.

In Jesus name we pray, AMEN