"But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished? For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in … Continue reading Personal Sorrow, and the Mockers
What is the Hope of the Hypocrite?
"Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, God liveth, hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, hath vexed my soul; all the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; my lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. God forbid that I should justify you: till … Continue reading What is the Hope of the Hypocrite?
Come Forth as Gold
"Then Job answered and said, 'Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Oh that I knew where I might find Him! I might come to His seat! I would order my cause before Him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words He would answer … Continue reading Come Forth as Gold
Troublesome Comforters
"Then Job answered and said, 'I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. Shall vain words have an end? Or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head … Continue reading Troublesome Comforters
Carr Lane Baptist to Shiloah Baptist
I was the pastor of Carr Lane Baptist Church (near Eagle Rock, and Golden, Missouri) from June 18, 2006 through June of 2014 until I accepted the call to be the pastor of Shiloah Baptist Church in Jenkins, Missouri. When I first went to Carr Lane I started a website/blog for that Church, and after … Continue reading Carr Lane Baptist to Shiloah Baptist
The Faith of a Man/Woman
"Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. And dost Thou open Thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with Thee? Who can bring a … Continue reading The Faith of a Man/Woman
…In Answer to an Accusing Friend
"And Job answered and said, 'No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and He answereth … Continue reading …In Answer to an Accusing Friend
Words From a Hurting Man
"Then Job answered and said, 'I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? If he will contend with Him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand. He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against Him, and hath prospered? Which removeth … Continue reading Words From a Hurting Man
Actions and Reactions of Saints, Sinners, and The Savior
"When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, 'Behold, I see the heavens opened, and … Continue reading Actions and Reactions of Saints, Sinners, and The Savior
They Had Been With Jesus
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. But when they had commanded them … Continue reading They Had Been With Jesus
Preaching the Prophetic Word
"But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, 'Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: for these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is the third hour of the day. But this … Continue reading Preaching the Prophetic Word
There is Not a Wrong Day to Do the Right Thing
"In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. There dwelt men of … Continue reading There is Not a Wrong Day to Do the Right Thing
The People, Worship and Joy
"And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel. And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men … Continue reading The People, Worship and Joy
The Conspiracy of Fear
There is truth to the thought that, "Fear is a coward". Learn how a man of faith in God deals with it through the following verses from Nehemiah... "Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and … Continue reading The Conspiracy of Fear
Burdened for GOD’S Glory and Power
"And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, and said, 'I beseech Thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love Him and … Continue reading Burdened for GOD’S Glory and Power