Dimensions Explained

The Cosmic Giggle (full film) As the Age of Aquarius approaches there is an increasing urgency to this message because we're all, literally, running out of time to play in the third dimension. In simple terms, the habit of thinking and feeling and behaving...

Why Wisdom? Why Not? Why, Why, Why

One of my dreams last night was a trip that I had to take to a small community nearby. But for some reason the way we were going to go was more of a round the mountain trip. We could go dead south(fastest), or in this case travel slightly west at which...

Seek First the Kingdom

Matthew 6:33-34 33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. In E. Stanley Jones' book...

Repair At Ground Level

I had a dream where I had just taken on a new job and people decided it was their time to prank me. To make fun of me by filing false contracts (No one is buying 2,388 cars today, I am pretty sure of it…)Throughout the dream I had to reach out and uncover...

The Judging Christian

Matthew 7:1-5 1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice...

Exposing Your Marriage.

We consciously or unconsciously expose our marriages to something or someone, good or bad, uplifting or depressing, encouraging or discouraging, favourable or disadvantageous, beneficial or injurious, helpful or destructive… We often times forget that...

To Bee Or Not To Bee A Pro-Vision

Bumble Bee Dance On Saturday night I was lying on the bed waiting for my grandchildren to finish brushing their teeth and as I lay there waiting to pray with them a I saw a bumblebee appear. It began to figure 8 in the air. I began to meditate on the...

Rejecting Christ

Matthew 7:6 6 "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. To most of us (myself included) this might seem like a misplaced sentence in the...

I Don't Wanna Grow Up

Today my mom would have been 89 years old. Her legacy carries on in the lives of my children and grandchildren. They may not always know it but they get the best of her through me. When I take them places about history or science, I am reliving her life....

Ask For What Is Good

Matthew 7:7-11 7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 "Or what man is there among you who,...

Dylan Got His DPI!!!

Since September, I have been waiting to get my DPI, which is the Guatemalan ID card.  You may recall Missy getting hers a last August  and many of you have been wondering, "but what about Dylan's?"  Well, it's finally here! We...

The Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12 12 "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. This verse is known as the Golden Rule: treat everyone the way you want to be treated. How often, however, do we pay...

I Was Almost Pimped.

I was in my early teen years, still innocent, trusting and unassuming.  There was in our neighbourhood a lady who had become like a family friend and has gained trust in our home. She was a very jovial lady in her mid-thirties I believe....

My Jeans And My God.

I was in my early teen years, still innocent, trusting and unassuming.  There was in our neighbourhood a lady who had become like a family friend and has gained trust in our home. She was a very jovial lady in her mid-thirties I believe....

Jenkins: Dangers of the Golden Calf; the calf just doesn’t happen

Editor's note: This is the second installment in a series of columns on Exodus chapter 32. By Dave Jenkins Jr. Inside The Pew In Exodus Chapter 32 we see the dangers of falling prey to the Golden Calf syndrome. The Golden Calf represents our...

The Straight and Narrow

Matthew 7:13-14 13 "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who...

Always A Choice, Always A Chance

Lee Johndrow Often times on a Saturday I review the week I had. I think about what I might have done better. What went well. Even those “wow, where did that come from” moments. Most of those are good! Saturdays are often a day for me to reflect on my...

Rough Times In Our Lives

I sat here this morning thinking of the pain someone I had known for years was going through. A rough patch. A part of me was "glad" that it was not me. The rest of me had a heart that began to feel their pain as my mind recounted the times I had seen...

Marriage, Motives, And Methods.

In marriage, couples must learn to make their motives and methods transmit their desired messages to each other. I discovered that many times motives are pure, sincere and good, but the method of translating that motive into a message can go awry and...

This Is The Day, This Is The Day...

I believe we are wasting some valuable resources in the church. We have often worked so hard to be relevant, that we have downgraded our thinking some times. We have lost some of the things that truly make the church the church. Many of those resources...

Miracles of Lawlessness

Matthew 7:22-23 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU...

Meeting With God And His People

Have you ever been guilty of saying "I will pray about something" and then forget or get busy? Years ago, I found myself in that place. At the time I was pastoring a church and people called all the time. Sometimes I was engrossed in a project or family...

The Rock

Matthew 7:24-27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 "And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet...

Sulack: Guide to understanding stress

By Dr. Pete Sulack Inside The Pew Stress is the internal reaction to outside circumstances. Modern life is stressful, and no two people respond to it the same way - even if they are faced with the same stressors. We are wonderfully made, and the ability...

God's Roll Out In New England

Yesterday I read of a young woman who I knew who made bad choices and was in jail and would most likely be there for a while. I read of a historic heroin bust in the state of New Hampshire. They are connected in the simple fact that people are stepping...

Agents of Change

Matthew 7:28-29 28 When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; 29 for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. It is interesting to note that until this moment, the crowd saw the scribes...

HE WANTS TO DIE!

It was early evening, between five and six, when His call came through; he said he had been asked to see us by a family friend in another state who he had talked with him. He said he needed to talk to my husband and I about something important. I asked...

Thermometer Versus Thermostat... Peace

I awoke about 4 this morning. As I looked out over the room, thermometers began to appear. I got up and walked about them. People's names were on many of them. But so were words like children, family, finances. Some had Facebook and workplace written...

He Wants To Die.

It was early evening, between five and six, when His call came through; he said he had been asked to see us by a family friend in another state who he had talked with him. He said he needed to talk to my husband and I about something important. I asked...

A Recipe For Success

Experience is often a harsh taskmaster. Wisdom is so much easier on the soul… Powered By the Tweet This Plugin Tweet This One of my spiritual dads used to say that. I think I listen more to it, appreciate it more now that I have been around the mountain...

The Healing of God's Kingdom

Matthew 8:1-4 1 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." 3 Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying,...

The Faith of a Roman

Matthew 8:5-10 5 And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him, 6 and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented." 7 Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." 8 But the centurion said, "Lord,...

Perfect Love In Imperfect People

Last night I had the opportunity to participate in a fun time called "Guess who is coming to dinner"? A number of people chose to be the hosts. Other people agreed to be guests. The lady who thought about doing this put all the names of the guests in...

Predestined Unbelief

Matthew 8:11-12 11 "I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; 12 but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will...

3 PURPOSES FOR MARRIAGE

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE There is a common saying that when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is in evitable. Some couples knew what marriage was for and about before they got married, if you belong here, this would just serve...

If You're Going To...

As I went to write on something else, the words "are you going to San Francisco" rang in my head. And then I heard the lyrics, "If you're going to San Francisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair, If you're going to San Francisco, You're gonna...

Three Purposes Of Marriage.

Myles Munroe rightly said that when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable. Some couples knew what marriage was for and about before they got married, if you belong here, this would merely serve as a reminder or refresher. Some did...

The Possibility of the Impossible

Matthew 8:13-17 13 And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed that very moment. 14 When Jesus came into Peter's home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. 15 He...

Following Jesus

Matthew 8:18-20 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea. 19 Then a scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes and the...

How Do You Judge God?

Every believer needs faith in order to live a victorious life. Without working faith, the believer will live a life way lower and less than God's intent and plan.    I find that faith to some seem intangible and maybe unattainable.  Many...

Focus on Jesus

Matthew 6:30-32 30 "But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31 "Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we...

Giving

Matthew 6:2-4 2 "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 3 "But when you give...

Establishing Heaven On Earth

People often ask me or other leaders "what is it can do to make my life better?" Only yesterday a conversation with a new believer was about foundation. Where does one put their energy, their study, their thinking. In my early years, I cut my teeth on...

From Grace To Glory

Grace is easy to find If God is in mind. Glory shines upon kind to let prayers bind. You are amazing in God’s eyes. Each moment you kneel before Him, you are bound to receive His grace. Each time you stand before men to worship Him, you are...

PAYING ATTENTION

Normal 0 false false false false EN-US JA X-NONE For the past seven or so days now my husband has been asking me to pay him attention (I always thought I did), not that he has not said it before now but it has come more frequently in the last few days....

Behind Closed Doors

T he other day a friend made a post about process. His analogy used the old Polaroid picture. When they first came out there was gels and jellies. But essentially it was as "instant" as it could get. The difficulty was that these photos did not necessarily...

The Purpose of Prayer

Matthew 6:5-8 5 "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6 "But you, when you...

Your Kingdom Come...

Matthew 6:9-10 9 "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 'Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Not too long ago, this passage blew my mind. Many of us have been raised up to believe...

One Day

Jordan Maxwell: the Importance of Words "You need to understand words and terms. Because I believe there is a divine presence in the Universe that men call God and one day that divine presence is gonna move on the Earth, and we're going to see freedom...

Timing - The Beginning Of Process

Lately, like many my mind has been on what we call process. The time, the steps and ingredients or things necessary to accomplish a finished product. In people, process not only includes time, but may include revelation about God or oneself. It may in...

Bold Prayer

Matthew 6:11-13 11 'Give us this day our daily bread. 12 'And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever....

Forgive And Be Forgiven

Matthew 6:14-15 14 "For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 "But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. This is a painful passage to read. When someone...

Transformation Changes Everything

Lee Johndrow The last week has been interesting in the fact that it is so foreign to me. Things that are occurring and happening are not things I am used to encountering. So hearing a variety of view points is interesting. One of the topics this week...

"The Happiest Sound" To Be Heard

“Use me!” Years ago I met a man. He showed up on my doorstep. He was physically hunched over. His life changed by an accident. He said “I heard you would help me to get services”. I invited him in. A friend had told him about me and my wife....

The Purpose of Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18 16 "Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 17 "But you, when...

I Am Free!

I have been there and done that. I did all the bad I could muster courage to, ran with girls older than me and did unthinkable things that I get so ashamed of when I remember. In the past you were slaves to sin, and you did not even think about doing...

The Treasure Of Your Heart

Matthew 6:19-21 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do...

Be Wary Of Eeyore-A Time Of Merry

“Use me!” “I saw that!” Even as a child I saw things. Walking statues, dreams about dinosaurs, the knowledge about things before they happened. People think it is a blessing, but undisciplined, prophecy and seeing is a pain. In the beginning...

The Thing About Love In The Church

Many years ago I was in preparation for a meeting. It was in Maine . I made the decision to take a young man with me. The meeting was in ministry to the unbeliever, specifically seekers of false religions, including witchcraft, new age and paganism....

The Lamp Of Your Body

Matthew 6:22-23 22 "The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light. 23 "But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is...

6 Deadly Love Mufflers.

Love is the most important ingredient for a blissful home because God is love ( 1 John 4:8 ). Where love is, God is, and where God is, failure is out of sight.   Any home where love is lacking becomes a torment to everyone member of that family...

One Master, One Distraction

Matthew 6:24-25 24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. 25 "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your...

Rejoice For God Is Here!

The following is something I wrote some nearly ten years ago. When I was young I was on a camping trip and we had gone a very long way into the wilderness. And as we approached the lake I could see their was still ice in the distance. I thought, the...

Excerpt from 'Doubting Thomas?: The Religious Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson'

Editor's note: This book excerpt is the first in a series that will focus on the religious legacy of the United States' third president, Thomas Jefferson. " Doubting Thomas?: The Religious Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson " (Morgan James Publishing,...

How To Respect Your Spouse.

Everyone wants to be treated with respect, you want to be respected and your spouse wants you to treat him or her with respect too. Even your children, no matter how young want to be treated with respect. RESPECT means to feel or show deferential regard...

A Pearl Of Great Price

Yesterday I wrote what the Lord was speaking in light of powerful meeting the night before. Predicated on observation, I felt the presence and push of the Lord. One of the first things I had heard was "New England-Its your time-its your season". And...

Come Out! Come Out Wherever You Are!

Last night I connected with a friend who I have not spoken to in years. Lives changed. Different paths. Fellow New Englanders we engaged over my article on New England. She wrote back. "Wow. Yes I resonate but I have always felt that it was our time...

I Hear The Sound Of Rain

You never know the impact. There is nothing more pleasant than to sit under a porch on a summer’s day and listen to the rain. You can hear it on the roof, you can hear the wind of its falling as it passes through your view. You can hear it on trees and...

City on a Hill

Matthew 5:14-16 14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before...

Text Request makes communication easier between churches, nonprofits and their audiences

Special to Inside The Pew Text Request , a newly launched text communications company based in Chattanooga, Tenn., is making it easier for the public to communicate with their favorite organizations. Text Request enables individuals to text their favorite...

A Remnant.

The signs are all here that this world is getting ready for a wrap up. A close read of the Holy Scriptures will reveal that all current happenings are not strange to God and should not be to His children. While the prophesied gloom and doom is on going,...

Child Of Promise - Child Of Change

I had seen this child before. I knew her from somewhere. Upon waking up I remembered I saw this child in a dream as I prepared for trip to participate in a revival. In the dream I was working on a home I had owned in the 80's. A friend named Rose (His...

Fulfilling the Law

Matthew 5:17-20 17 "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all...

Direct Relief jets deliver supplies, medications to West African health facilities affected by Ebola

By Tonya Andris Inside The Pew Direct Relief-chartered Boeing 747 jets departed Los Angeles International Airport on Feb. 4 carrying more than $7 million in prescription medicines as well as supply modules to sufficiently equip 83...

Honoring God With Our Time

I was talking to a friend of mine who signed up for an advanced Bible study class at his church. From the sounds of it, this class is covering the Bible in a way that is practical and makes the Bible come alive. One of his assignments is a rather interesting...

Bearing Straight! Because We Can!

“Use me!” I started to write on a dream I had. (Riding a swimming horse. Getting out of the water. Sharks. Nets. A light house. The Bering Strait, reins and a bridle.) I chose not to. (Other things were on my mind.) I began to change gears...

Can It Be? The Sounds Of Change?

The shooting was increasing. I could see the people shooting included people I knew. People that I considered family. Why were they shooting? What was going on? I was pinned down by the shooting. There was no communication available. I finally turned...

Grace

Today have appreciation for Grace.   What is grace? We all have an idea of what grace is. We have always been told to be graceful, to be careful, to mind our surroundings, to have ease under pressure. But what is Grace really? Is it to live...

Can You Hear The Train?

We walked around looking at the track. One section of the train track was in need of repair. And then there was the train itself. The chief came over to us and said "everything you have been doing is on hold. The only thing I want from you is to get...

Righteous Hunger

Matthew 5:6 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. It is interesting to note that in seeking righteousness, we fulfill it. We read throughout the Old Testament that it was impossible to fulfill...

Mercy for the Merciful

Matthew 5:7 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. A "churchy" word that gets used a lot but understood little is the word mercy. This word has been woven into the fabric of colloquial speech in America for decades. From John Stamos'...

Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy announces 23 Blast Bowl viewing parties

Special to Inside The Pew LOS ANGELES - Super Bowl-winning coach and All Pro Dad national spokesperson, Tony Dungy , recently announced the 23 Blast Bowl in Mark Hapka, left, and Alexa Vega conjunction with the family-friendly drama - currently...

6 Ways You Can Avoid Fornication

The debate among singles whether fornication is a sin or not is on the increase, especially among those engaged to get married. The Bible is very clear on this matter and this article will not only show it is wrong, but will also help singles know how...

Controversy Can Lead To Solutions

This morning while pondering thoughts, events and such, I began to think on the following. Before I begin I want to establish "this is opinion" and not to be construed to be teaching or doctrine. (I do not want my phone pinging through worship this morning!)...

Potentially Incredible

As the Northeast faces Snomageddon (The potential of being the largest storm "ever".)people are making changes and the storm has not arrived. Okay, I do understand wisdom and I do understand snow. I have been in New England for the most part nearly 60...

Walking in Righteousness

Matthew 5:6 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. The original Greek words for hunger, thirst, and righteousness put a bit of a stronger meaning to this verse. While hunger and thirst are definitely...

Walking in Righteousness

Matthew 5:6 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. The original Greek words for hunger, thirst, and righteousness put a bit of a stronger meaning to this verse. While hunger and thirst are definitely...

Why Your Spouse Won’t Support Your Dream.

SUPPORT , something we all need in almost every area of our lives. From academics to our work, parenting, business, relationships, family matters, decision making, dreams and aspirations… We all need support, especially from those who are close to us,...

The Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet

The man stood at the front of the second floor church assembly. I noticed that the wall had been removed to make more room. I was putting additional chairs in the room, making more room for people. There was a part of me that was feeling an undercurrent...

The Blessing of Peace

Matthew 5:9 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. The word "peace" in the New Testament means unity. God calls us to be in unity with one another because we are one body, joined by the Holy Spirit serving the same God....

Hearing For The Family Fantastic

Last night our home group was on the topic of Hearing God For Your Family . Frankly it is an emotional topic because we came from family! Perhaps in your mind it was non-existent but somehow some way there was a parent or two, which means grandparents....

The Martyrs

Matthew 5:10 10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Verses 10-12 are about persecution and usually get lumped together, but this morning I noticed something interesting: Jesus...

First Impressions.

Imagine you walk into an office, and the following conversation takes place: You: Hello, good afternoon. Him/her: (Silence) Just looks up from desk You: Please I'd like to see Mr Abel. Him/her: He is not on seat. (Not looking up) You: Any idea where...

Make Treating People Right Your Mission

While at work I had another one of those "can you fix it" calls. "I am not sure but I will do my best." If I have one problem that looms before me during the day, it is the one that needs to see things fixed, nothing left undone. I have had to learn...

Thinking Of Others

Servant thinking 1 Many folks know that with Tina losing her job last year and the fallout from being sick and such, I took a new job. You only need to look at my picture to realize this is not my first rodeo. My job puts me in touch with 60-80 new people...

What If You Could Be The Next Facebook?

Ideas abound all over the place. Thoughts are scrawled on napkins, texted through cyberspace and put up on whiteboards. I guess I have always been a guerilla marketer. When I was a child and I wanted to make money, I sold GRIT. I put handwritten posters...

Changing Technology In The Church

Because I enjoy working with churches and ministries (I have been in ministry for nearly 25 years.), I have decided to dedicate a few columns to the technology side of things as I work in the field of technology. One of the biggest things ministry and...

Bringing Family To The Forefront

I can reminisce about the days of my youth. Not even how much more agile or able to do more things I was, but the time and the season in my life where life was dear. Where the pace of life was different unless you chose to speed it up. Would I not want...

The Blessing of Persecution

Matthew 5:11-12 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12 "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who...

Response-Ability To God

“Use me!” I have noticed something this week, or perhaps it became more apparent. For a long time I have extolled the virtues of being nice. Of making declaration of light and life over situations. I believe it to be the way of the Lord to...

Where Do I Begin? Church Technology.

My first articles are being received well in the area of church ministry and technology . Therefore I am adding this one to the mix. (I will after this series of about 4-5 articles, be looking at some product thinking and reviews. Feel free to connect...

Pastors, faith leaders from around country gather in Dallas to promote racial healing

By Dan Wooding Founder of ASSIST and the ASSIST News Service DALLAS, TX - A racially, denominationally, geographically and generationally diverse representation of nearly 100 pastors, civic and faith- leaders from across the country gathered for...

My Way Or No Way.

This thought and action is the culprit of the challenge or trouble many marriages face. When a husband or wife always insists on having his or her way there is bound to be trouble. Even if the other spouse takes it without a fight, it cannot last forever,...

Blessed are the Criers

Matthew 5:4 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. I have read many commentaries and opinions about what this verse really means. I believe this verse is best explained by what we read in Joel 2: 12 "Yet even now," declares the...

Cabin Fever- Are You Embarrassed By Your Cabin Fever Skills? Here’s What To Do

We are fast approaching that time in New England where people are at odds with just about everything. As we just missed yet another storm (Storm warnings!), people are trying to figure it all out. In Vermont we have had a lot of snow. And like others,...

Letting Go And Choosing God

“Use me!” This week I will attend the funeral of a young person. This week I met with a young person planning for his future. The tale of two places. One ahead. One dead. Through out life we encounter choice, chance and opportunity. What...

Meekness Isn't Weakness

Matthew 5:5 5 "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. This verse is more commonly known to use the word "meek" instead of "gentle". I have heard meekness defined as "power under control." Jesus was the most excellent example of meekness....

"Paul the Light Bearer" A Lesson for Mankind!

This is a special Book that is based on past prophecy that links itself to what is approaching our world now, present truth. This would make a Great Christmas Gift, only $3.99 in ebook format, just click link. just click link for your book! In the record...

"TIME OF THE END"

This book is based on the books of Daniel and Revelation, but what you are about to read first is based on Daniel 7&8. Daniel 7 is the big picture on what is approaching this world, Daniel 8 is what lights the fuse for a term that is referred to...

How Do You Respond To The News?

Ghost Battleship – U.S.S. Texas (You may want to read up on this…) How do I respond to the news? That is a real question lately. And while some may respond with some of the following: “I never watch it.” “Who cares?” “It frightens me.” “You...

Baptism of Repentance

Matthew 3:1-6 1 Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 3 For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN...

Move To Turn Mourning Into Dancing

You never know the impact. Personal change Last night as I was going to sleep I was praying for friends, family, my community, pretty much anything I could find as a target. I felt this pressure and a voice saying “teach them to pray”. I froze. I knew...

God

I see you near and far. If I ride the wings of morning Or dwell by the farthest ocean You are there to guide me. As I float on clouds of sleep Murmuring your praises You shelter me. You whisper joy and peace When I wake to walk the path You have prepared...

When All Else Fails... Love

Last night I had one of those moments. One where fear tries to eat at you. My life was not in danger and there was no threat. It was just something invasive trying to take me off the balance I was maintaining. I can't always explain those things. But...

Real Baptism

Matthew 3:7-10 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 "Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance; 9 and do not suppose that...

Udderstanding - Get Off The Milk!

Many years ago my wife and I were traveling through Toronto . Toronto is a very large city. My wife had the map on her lap and I was driving. As the road turned into 8 lanes, I said "hurry up, I am not sure where we are". This created instant panic and...

Eyes On Opportunities.

Happy New Year once again friends! I trust you began your year well. Many people are making or have already made New Year resolutions, have you made yours? Speaking of resolutions, have you even bothered to look up the meaning of the word? Well I did,...

The Comfort Of The Lord

Have you ever struggled with the actions of others? Perhaps it was injustice, neglect or wrongdoing. I understand, but Jesus understands more. Hebrews 4:15 tells us that He went through hurt, pain and rejection and walked through it. The easy response...

The Joy of The Lord

Broken promises, feeling taken for granted, unappreciated, unloved or misunderstood-these are some of the things that steal my joy. They cause me to lose sight of who I am in Christ and to whom I belong. Sin also robs me of joy. One of my heart's fondest...

What Did You Say? Hearing God

My grandson Jacob will often joke with me when we are kidding around, with "what did you say". I grew up with a dad who was hard of hearing due to a war injury. My wife has hearing loss. "What did you say" is a comment I have heard often enough. What...

Same Sex Marriage

And the Sun shall not give its light upon the Earth in the last days. All honor and glory be unto the living God and His Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Darkness comes upon the face of the Sun. Behold, this generation is now witness to the Sun...

Unquenchable Fire

Matthew 3:11-12 11 "As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 "His winnowing fork is in His hand,...

Doing Something Different

The old year leaves and a new one rushes in. All across the land people are making resolutions and putting things up on social media declaring what they are going to do differently. Seriously people, wake up! By the 20th of January most of the ones that...

Fulfilling Righteousness

Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit...

Satan Has No Authority Here

In the middle of the night I was awakened because I began to cough. I got up, grabbed a glass of water and returned to my bed. I sat there and the situations of the last few days began to mount up in my mind. At 2AM it always seems to be a time of just...

The Purpose of Temptation

Matthew 4:1 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Read that verse again. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into a place to be tempted. Your mind might be filling with questions concerning other scriptures right...

My Peace I Give To You

There were flashes in the air as the bombs went off. The small group abandoned their vehicle and headed for cover. They were more concerned for their safety than they were for the food and the vehicle that was left on the road. They brought music and...

The Black Circle.

The apple of the eye is mostly referred to as the pupil of the eye. It is a hole looking like a black circle located in the centre of the eye. The primary function of the pupil is to control the amount of light entering the eye. When you're in a bright...

The Missing Sacrifice

This morning I awoke to noise. Lots of it. Not in the natural, but in a dream. I was in a cafeteria or conference room. Everyone seemed to know everyone but the volume of the conversations was maddening. A pregnant woman was standing next to me and people...

Guidance of the Spirit

Matthew 4:2-4 2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He then became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." 4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN...

Limited Or Limitless?

Limited or Limitless-Does life have limits? Like many nights I came out of a dream. The "problem" for me and dreams is that when I wake up I am not sure that I am "out" of the dream. So as I wandered down the steps to the living room, my thoughts were...

Can I Be Made Whole?

Last night as I watched the honor bestowed upon folks in sports , I thought about the lives that are lived in one venue or another. The life that is perhaps only seen in the workplace or the sports arena. And then I think about the divine reparation...

Jenkins: Take advantage of those opportune times to share Gospel

By Dave Jenkins Special to Inside The Pew One of my passions has always been sharing my faith. In my younger years, I was very rigid in my approach in sharing the Gospel. I left very little room for the other person to have a right to their opinion....

Marriage Meditations.

Everything God created can only be maintained by His word. He made everything by His Word and He sustains everything by His Word too. See John 1: 3 and Hebrews 1:3 God created marriage, He joined the first husband and wife and left them a manual for...

Awakening The People Of His Goodness

Yesterday while having a conversation the words, sleeper cell, came up. We started to talked about the wave of terrorism and what had happened in Paris . That discussion included a piece about sleeper cells, how they were communicated and what their...

Putting God to the Test

Matthew 4:5-7 5 Then the devil took Him into the holy city and had Him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, 'HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU'; and 'ON their...

Retire Or Refire? the Choice Is Before You

You never know the impact. Last night I had a dream about an old friend I have known for over 20 years. He was one of those people who began to reveal the grace of God to me. My friend nearly 20 years later continues to have an influence on me. While...

The Milkman

The Milkman In New England When I was a child, the milkman delivered milk to us. It wasn't until there were three boys in our family that my parents would include milk in their weekly grocery shopping at the COOP. Three times a week, fresh milk, cream...

The Kingdom or Kingdoms?

Matthew 4:8-11 8 Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory; 9 and he said to Him, "All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me." 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Go,...

My Neighbor, Mr. Harrison.

Mr. Harrison When I was a child we lived in a small rural community. My mother and father were always good at making friends and when we moved this time was no different. My dad's friends were frequently considerably different than my mother's. My dad...

His Presence Is Present

This morning I awoke very early. Too early. I did not want to be awake. I just lay there. And I decided to hang out with Him. With God. I spent some time praying. Some time meditating. But I began to think "who is God". Not is He real? Or does He exist....

Martin Luther King Jr.'s children battle over his Bible in court

By Mark Ellis ASSIST News Wire A sad family legal battle will play out in an Atlanta courtroom this week over ownership of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal Bible - the same one President Obama used to take his oath of office at his inauguration...

Basic Training

Matthew 4:12-17 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; 13 and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 This was to fulfill what...

Power and Desire

Naked, the trees stretch toward a merciless winter sky; not even a blanket of snow for warmth. Outside my window, they are big, gray skeletons, their bones rattling in the wind. They look lonely-forsaken by God. One is missing a limb and the large trunk...

Love the Lord your God with All your Heart

Love the Lord your God with All your Heart Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is "Love your neighbor as yourself." All the Law and the Prophets...

Hearing God On Your Time

Lee Johndrow Hearing God As I read about debacle the US is facing with the understaffed IRS and how they are being told “got a problem with taxes? We may not be able to help you” it is easy to become frustrated. What you find is people who either will...

Follow Me

Matthew 4:18-22 18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers...

HAVING TO HAVE IT

As I stood waiting on my mentor to finish talking, praying in my heart that the people would stop asking too many questions so we could go in and sit down, this lady walked up to me and asked if I knew where our mentor bought her dress from. I replied...

I Must Have It!

One day we had a program going on and my mentor was ministering, I stood waiting on my mentor to finish talking, praying in my heart that the people would stop asking too many questions so we could go in and sit down, and this lady walked up to me and...

Hello - The Language With Which The Creator Speaks To You

The Language With Which The Creator Speaks To You You didn't see that the Creator sent His messenger to you, and according to your level, you should have recognized it. So what do you suggest to do with yourself in this situation? We are forced to give...

Creativity In All The Right Places

This morning I had a dream that was so real. So amazing. When I awoke I wanted it to be real. The reason is the person in the dream I have been praying for for almost 20 years. The dream had the "real" compassion of God locked up in it. While waiting...

The Gospel of the Kingdom

Matthew 4:23-25 23 Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. 24 The news about Him spread throughout...

The Combat Zone

I told myself that it was ok to be angry. After all, Jesus got angry in the Temple at the money-changers and mine was righteous indignation! One bitter thought bumped into another until I worked myself into a rage. That had been happening a lot lately....

The Culture of Christ

Matthew 5:1-2 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, Jesus had a multitude of followers. As we read at the end of chapter 4, they...

I Can Because I Want To!

As I entered the large Christmas store , I was excited. I had my decorated bag in my hands. It had my stuff in there. Things I had brought. Nothing fancy or extravagant, but they were mine. They were things I carried. As I walked into the store I was...