“. . . But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.” (Psalm 146:9c) *** This is the thirteenth in a series of devotionals from Psalm 146 - Published in the Hartley Sentinel Newpaper on February 27, 2025. So far, in the series of articles from Psalm 146, we have looked at 8 reasons... Continue Reading →
Who are the Nephilim? and Where did They Come From? (A Salvation Issue)
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A New Year: A New Heart
The following article was published in the Hartley Sentinel on December 26, 2024 (I pray it will be an encouragement and blessing to you as we begin the year, 2025): “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart... Continue Reading →
The Calling of the Body of Christ – Ephesians 4:11-16
The apostle Paul exhorts ("beseech") all believers in Christ to "walk worthy of the vocation (calling) wherewith ye are called." In this message we will consider in part what that "vocation" or calling is, as we consider Ephesians 4:11-16. Click on the link below to watch the video or you can read the sermon script... Continue Reading →
A Humble First Advent; A Glorious Second Advent
As you remember and celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, remember that He is the Incarnate Lord of Glory, who came into this world under humble circumstances, in a stable, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). His first coming was a humble entrance into this... Continue Reading →
The Lord Loves the Righteous*
“The LORD loves the righteous . . .” (Psalm 146:8c) Continuing our look at Psalm 146 we find in the last part of verse 8 one more reason to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob, shifting our trust and hope away from a “prince,” or a “son of man” or... Continue Reading →
The Lord Raises Up the Humble*
“The LORD raises those who are bowed down; . . .” (Psalm 146:8b) In this second part of verse 8 another strong reason is given to put our trust and hope in the Lord God of Jacob, shifting our trust and hope away from a “prince,” or a “son of man” or “we the people.”... Continue Reading →
Gospel Light to the Blind*
“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; . . .” (Psalm 146:8a) We are living in a time when it seems that lies and deceptive notions are flooding every form of media – both conservative and liberal, Christian and non-Christian. The sad part is that there are many people believing the lies, the false... Continue Reading →
Real Freedom, Real Hope*
“The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.” (Psalm 146:7c) Freedom is on the minds of people everywhere; not just here in the United States, where certain freedoms are granted under the Constitution; however, freedom is what people desire no matter what country they live in or the circumstances they find themselves in. Sadly, looking to... Continue Reading →
Resting in God’s Amazing Provision*
“Who gives food to the hungry.” (Psalm 146:7b) In this series of articles from Psalm 146, we are finding that our hope and trust cannot be in a “prince,” or a “son of man” or “we the people.” So, we are finding that we need to shift our hope and trust to the Lord God,... Continue Reading →
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