Living By The Word

“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) As yesterday’s presidential election clearly indicated, our nation, having strayed far from its Christian roots, is sharply divided and mired in discord and dissension. Whether or not you are pleased with the outcome of this bitter, hard-fought race, it is time to put our differences aside and come together in oneness of purpose and national unity. Living in a turbulent and treacherous world, we face mammoth problems that cannot be resolved unless we address them as a unified people willing to compromise and live together in relative harmony despite our diversity of opinions. After all, we are American citizens, and it is our duty to work in unison in an effort to serve the best interests of our country. Christians must pray that God w

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Each of the four seasons uniquely displays the matchless beauty of God’s creative genius and speaks of His incomprehensible glory. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Particularly stunning to me is the splendor of the autumn colors that are the indisputable testimony of God’s magnificent artistry. So let’s enjoy them with praise and thanksgiving to the Creator while we can. One season soon passes its torch of beauty to another, each manifesting God’s glory in its on way, but the truth of His Word is absolute and eternal and His great promises to believers are ours to enjoy forever! “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of God stands forever.”

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) The most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16 never gets old because it is the most eloquent and concise summary of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Thank God that His plan of salvation is all inclusive and available as an expression of His grace to "whosoever" chooses to accept the greatest gift imaginable, eternal life. However, salvation and an everlasting heavenly home are available to everyone exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave Himself to save us from our sins! Praise God that I am a believer and I pray that you are too!