What Does God Expect from Us? — Part 2
Forgiveness During the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew 5-7, Jesus spends a few moments teaching about prayer and praying with the right attitude. Matthew inserts what is commonly Continue Reading
What Does God Expect of Us? — Part 1
When my younger daughter was small, she would ask questions that we came to call “Mel questions.” The question would seemingly be an easy one to answer, but we would Continue Reading
“Fasts, the Sabbath, Frustration” Isaiah 58:1-14
Introduction For those who grow up in the church or a religious setting, it doesn’t take long to learn the rites and teachings of the church. No, it may not Continue Reading
Why Is Prayer so Frustrating?
Conversation is communication between two or more people. It can be verbal, it can be written, it can be a gesture. It always involves at least two people giving back Continue Reading
Being Still, and Knowing God
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10a) What an eventful day it must have been. In obedience to God’s instruction, Elijah had challenged King Ahab to assemble Continue Reading
What Does the Holy Spirit Do? — Part 2
The Spirit Gives Us Gifts In Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, Paul refers to the local church as a body. He reminds us that bodies are made of different Continue Reading
What Does the Holy Spirit Do? — Part 1
“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the Continue Reading
Can I Lose My Salvation?– Part 2
(The first part of this subject was covered in the previous blog, looking at verses that suggest it is possible to “fall from grace” and the dangers that are found Continue Reading
Can I Lose My Salvation? — Part 1
One of the great tenets of the Baptist faith is “once saved, always saved.” That is, a person who comes into a right relationship with God is guaranteed that relationship Continue Reading
Is God a . . . ?
I am not the neatest person in the world, but I am orderly. No, I’m not one of those people who looks at the stacks of stuff on my desk Continue Reading