As was pre-planned, Judas, seeing Jesus, ran up and greeted Him with “Master, Master,” and kissed Him on the cheek. Jesus looked at Judas and said, “Judas, betrayeth thou the Son of Man with a kiss?” The soldiers who had fallen to the ground were still stunned and as they regained their composure, Peter pulledContinue reading “His Last 24 Hours, part 2”
Monthly Archives: March 2023
His Last 24 Hours
Since 20 centuries separate us in time from the events that occurred when Jesus was crucified, it might be helpful for us to retrace His steps, through a compilation of the gospel accounts, the final steps of our Savior that led Him to Calvary. In so doing I believe we will have a greater appreciationContinue reading “His Last 24 Hours”
Serving God Acceptably, 1
Simply stated, grace means “unmerited favor.” We are saved by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8)—that is, apart from all human effort or merit—because of divine favor freely bestowed through faith upon all who believe. This is the essence of saving grace. But, when we speak or think of grace, there is much more to considerContinue reading “Serving God Acceptably, 1”
More on Music
I make no pretense of being knowledgeable about music, but I happily confess that I love the great hymns of the faith, and also classical music as well as some traditional popular music that does not fall into the category of “rock.” I pastored half a century and always loved a good choir to prepareContinue reading “More on Music”
“There Has To Be A Song!”
The renowned composer John Philip Sousa said, “I care not who writes my country’s laws if I may write its music.” Music is doubtless powerful. Before time as we know it began, the heaven of heavens rang out: “When the morning stars sang together, all the sons of God shouted for joy.” (Job 38:7). WhenContinue reading ““There Has To Be A Song!””
Good, Better, Best
It is not a sin to be average if that is what you are, but it is a sin to be mediocre, for mediocrity is being average when you have the ability to do better. It suggests indifference and complacency. Mediocrity is one of the curses of current Christendom. Mediocre Christians attend mediocre churches shepherdedContinue reading “Good, Better, Best”
Parenting’s 21st Century Challenge
No Christian parent would disagree with the Psalmist’s declaration that “children are an heritage of the Lord,” or that our children are “like olive plants round about thy table.” (Ps.127:3; 128:3). We treasure these gifts from God and do not take lightly the burden of the Psalmist who said that in teaching his children “IContinue reading “Parenting’s 21st Century Challenge”
Are We Too Judgmental?
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Jesus spoke those words in His major Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5-7. He expanded that initial dictum with: “For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged, and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” The lesson that ChristContinue reading “Are We Too Judgmental?”
David’s Band
Sixteen years ago today, the 2nd of March 2007, the Lord saw fit to call to Himself our 11-year-old grandson, David Alexander Nye. He was a “spittin image” of his dad, Dale Nye. David loved being on the work site as his father was building a house. He mimicked many of Dale’s movements, even inContinue reading “David’s Band”
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