Life is an Open Book Test

Life is an Open Book Test

Life Is an Open Book Test “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”  2 Timothy 3:16-17 As a high school teacher, I sometimes...
Once for All

Once for All

“Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” Romans 10:4  Jesus said that He came, not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. That meant that either He lived it to perfection as an example to us, or He...
On Satan’s Radar?

On Satan’s Radar?

“One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Acts 19:15 Acts 19 describes the apostle Paul’s ministry in Ephesus where he introduced people to the gospel of Christ. In verse 10 we learn his ministry there “went on for...
Not Looking Back

Not Looking Back

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13b-14 Just over twenty years ago I bought a brand new car. It...
No Updates Needed

No Updates Needed

No Updates Needed “Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89 We live in a world of constant updates. Our apps get updated, our computers get updated, even our cars get software updates. Why? Primarily to fix bugs and to generally...
No Secrets With God

No Secrets With God

No Secrets With God “For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.” Proverbs 5:21 In one episode of a popular TV show the main character is questioning a murder suspect who says he has no secrets. “Everybody has secrets,” says...