WORDS OF WISDOM WITH QUOTES FROM THE WORD OF GOD He who is devoid of God’s power to forgive is devoid of God’s power to love. If we cannot forgive, how can we expect God to forgive us? If we say we have not sinned, then the truth is not in us and we speak against ourselves. If we expect…
Memories are shadow-images of the past. Perhaps I can share yesteryear with you in various flickering flashbacks – cherishable memory moments and wild imaginings. Let your imagination paint its own portrait. Exploring the rugged mountain trails before me, I followed other footsteps into the great unknown. Soon, I came to meadows resting on forest floors, covered with dazzling flowers in…
When Satan Applauds By C. S. Craig Written To My Children March 29, 2001 – Revised June 12, 2001 (yet applicable to all). I guess I never really thought about or fully understood the implications of the phrase “we live in the devil’s world.” There are two worlds (realities): God’s world in Heaven – His dwelling place (1 Kings 8:30;…
In certain parts of California, it can be a disaster of catastrophic proportion to the citrus crop if the temperature drops below 32°F. Therefore, the industry, in an effort to help reduce loss of crops, place thousands upon thousands of little pots in the citrus groves, which they light at night during freezing temperatures. These little pots are called “smudge…
I am a terrible, sinful son made perfect forever by the Author and Finisher of my salvation, who suffered horribly on the cross for me (Hebrews 2:10; 5:9). By one offering, God has perfected those who trust Christ, and all believers will be presented by Christ to the Father without spot or blemish (Hebrews 10:14; Ephesians 5:27). Keeping the law…
We all face the same choice at least once: Turn from God or turn to Him. Learn God – learn God’s perspective. God’s solutions to our troubles were determined before the world was created. God has a plan against evil (Galatians 4:4; 1 Peter 1:18-20). So, “the justified will live by faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). “Live by faith…” three little words…
Christ is the faithful witness – Revelation 1:5 and 3:14 The first begotten of the dead The Prince of kings – Revelation 1:5 The First and Last – Revelation 1:17 He that liveth – Revelation 1:18 The Son of God – Revelation 2:18 Holy and true – Revelation 3:7 The faithful and true witness, the amen, the beginning of the…
Thirteen points on back-to-basics: Do you want to feel better about who and what God is? Then realize who and what you are. So, who are you? You, like everyone else, are a sinner saved by grace. So, what are you? You are a human being, meaning: you’re not God. Your being is human. You are a mortal being with…
Lightning demonstrates the power of God over His creation. His electric light-show all over the earth gives mankind continuous visuals of heaven’s eternal light – the assurance of His unseen presence. – C. S. Craig
We were created whole – a seamless piece of love. Faith is the most commonly used perception of every human being – yet saving-faith is rare. The weeping willow hangs like a widow’s veil, the wind sighing through the spruce trees could be hopeless passion, or misfortune. Who could foretell this frenzied flowing song? Then came the whistling singer. From…
Peace In Your Soul, or The Sanctuary of Trinity The Sanctuary of Trinity is in our soul, and it is there full-time for retreat, peace, rest, and refreshing, so we can drink from God’s fountain and then rise from our knees and return to the conflict – the angelic conflict – the daily and minute-by-minute battle between good and evil,…
In the search for The Ultimate, religion exalts self to God, exalts finite values over infinite revelations. The religious self exalts itself over God. Idolatry has many faces, all designed to validate self and the ideals of self. Existentialism makes man his own creator. Existentialism actually praises the human nature by denying God. Man says, “I am.” In this statement,…
On the appointed day, at the exact moment chosen by Him, the Lord will call me into His glorious kingdom. The Lord will clothe me in white – a robe of my very own, paid for by Christ, my loving Savior. My soul will be housed in a covering prepared by my Lord Himself. My Lord shall knock on the…
Death is the enemy of creation. It has no regard for the beauty or the goodness of life. Death sweeps through the gardens of life, destroying the lilies and the roses, the weeds and thistles. Flowers hide their beauty beneath green leaves, blushing unseen. But the sting of death, caring nothing for their fragrance and loveliness, withers them instantly with…
Our sin nature covets the praise of peers, the approval of others, and our approbation lust runs wild… until we are slaves to it. Examples: The self-righteous person, those with an inferiority complex, and self-centered individuals. Egotism: power lust, the need to be seen. Bullying: internal conflict and misplaced aggressions. If you want to eliminate trouble in one step, do…
When physical death occurs, life leaves the body lifeless. The soul lives on, moves on. The soul and spirit of the believer is escorted to Heaven; the soul of the unbeliever (no spirit – spiritually dead) moves to Torments (a compartment of Sheol, located across the great gulf fixed from a now-empty Paradise).
Capacity for human love involves emotion, thought, and expression. Genuine objective love is expressed from Bible doctrine resident in the soul of the believer who is oriented to God, and given out to the world in the daily details of life (1 John 4:7-8).
The first law of thermodynamics is that of energy conservation. This law states that although energy can change forms, it cannot be either re-created or destroyed, and therefore the sum total remains the same – constant. Thus, no energy is now being created or destroyed anywhere in the known universe (Reference Genesis 2:1-2; Psalm 33:6-9, 102:25; Hebrews 4:3,10). Truly, there…
We don’t need to go up to Heaven to find truth and salvation. Christ came down from Heaven to us, to seek and save us by His death-payment for us. The incarnation and the death of Messiah were for the purpose of resurrection, confirming His power and grace to utterly save lost mankind. Jesus Christ is Lord (Jehovah-God) whether or…
Veiled in obscurity in the hearts of those who love a friend is the true meaning of the unexplained – the desire of the ages. The whole inner beauty of friendship-love is known in the deepest of soul-friends as undefinable, but oh-so-real and forever. Enjoy now and hereafter the warmth and peace of special people and places.
