One of the most amazing things that will ever be seen is the city that God will bring to earth one day for the redeemed – the New Jerusalem. Never before, and never again, will it be repeated. This city will be revealed after the literal 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth, after the… Read More »
The case of Ananias and Saphira is unique in Scripture. Nowhere else does anything quite like this occur in Scripture. The Background In Acts 4, persecution had begun and Peter and John were arrested for preaching in Jesus’ Name and for healing a lame man. After their release, they returned to the other disciples and… Read More »
This image was posted by my baby girl Kimberly on Facebook. I guess she wanted to remind me and mamma that she’s special. Actually, I sort of agree with her here. I was the baby of three boys and her logic is impeccable! But the truth be known sweet daughter, we’re all born sinners no… Read More »
In Acts 6, where deacons were first appointed to their office in the church, their primary task at the time was to serve tables. There was a partiality problem and help was needed by faithful men to solve it. The “deacons”, which simply means “servants”, were given the task of making sure that all the… Read More »
There are many forms and types of churches today. Something for everyone, they say at a smorgasbord. Of course, in the early days of the church, it was not that way. There was only one church in Jerusalem to start with, and then other local churches came later. Each successive church was established to teach… Read More »
Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd That’s Relationship! I shall not want That’s Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures That’s Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters That’s Refreshment! He restoreth my soul That’s Healing! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness That’s Guidance! For His name sake… Read More »
Some words in the Bible seem to have a somewhat uncertain or even spooky meaning for some people. Those words just are not clearly understood in a way that makes practical sense to them. Two similar words that fit into this category are the words “sanctify” and “sanctification”. “Sanctify” simply means to “set apart”. This… Read More »
The following was an article from our precious Mystery Guest to the Parsons Corner some years back… Know that my prayers are still with you dear lady… The Marks of The Potter I bought out a large estate recently and to my delight found there was much old pottery. Now, I have collected old pottery… Read More »
Consider the themes of the sixty-six books in the Bible In Genesis He is the Creator God In Exodus He is the Redeemer In Leviticus He is your sanctification In Numbers He is your guide In Deuteronomy He is your teacher In Joshua He is the mighty conqueror In Judges He gives victory over enemies… Read More »
Some ways of dealing with the burdens of life: Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their maker. If… Read More »