2 Corinthians 4:7-11But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed - always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. The...

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Matthew 25:14-30 Several questions were asked about the last blog I posted which ought to be shared for discussion. Here goes:I read through the scripture. I don't get it. What does the one thrown in the darkness represent? Why is he thrown into darkness for that? Don't we all not do stuff out of fear? Seems like a harsh punishment. Why would the master give him the talent if he knew that he would throw it away? Isn't the master all knowing? And how is this really connected to hearing God? Again, please go and read the Scripture first. The...

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 Today's Topic is..... The Myth of Security? (Please read my "Open Forum" page and make comments here)

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Matthew 25: 14-30I remember studying this parable years ago and being confused. (Go ahead and get your Bible and read it now or look it up online. Those words will have more of an impact on you than anything  I could ever type.)Most of the sayings of Jesus left me drawing a blank because I was trying to fit it all into my scope of the world. By that, I mean that I had been taught a standard of right and wrong, good and bad, principles, religion, worldview. So much of that kept me for beginning to know God or...

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Colossians 3:1-2 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Several days ago, as I was sitting alone before the Lord and studying His word, I have the most profound experience with Him. He had been opening my eyes and my heart to more of His great promises to His children and I was completely elated. You know those times where you can feel such a mighty peace and assurance from Him? This...

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