It Looks like a Three Dog Night . . .

There was a rock group in the early seventies known as Three Dog Night. There name is derived from someone homeless on the street, knowing that it will be a cold night, he is in need of at least three dogs to keep him warm while he sleeps. Two of the biggest hits of thisContinue reading “It Looks like a Three Dog Night . . .”

The End Result . . .

Proverbs 15:18 NASB – 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. I am doing a quick write this morning to comment on events that took place yesterday here in the United States Capitol. I was going to wait until after the inauguration of our next president toContinue reading “The End Result . . .”

I Still Believe . . .

In the fictional movie “The Polar Express” we are greeted by the narration of an adult who looks back at a key time in his youth where he was struggling to still beleive in Santa Clause though surrounded by all those who seek to point out Santa is not real. And one can only stillContinue reading “I Still Believe . . .”

I Know What’s Best For You . . .

In the classic book Animal Farm, George Orwell makes an astonishing statement: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” Consider for a moment the phrase, “I know what’s best for you.” This phrase can take on several meanings in English depending upon where the spoken emphasis is placed. All ofContinue reading “I Know What’s Best For You . . .”

Never Assume Anything . . .

One of the sad tendencies of the modern church is place prophets and leaders on pedestals. As we have seen regarding kings, having God’s anointing does NOT equal having God’s approval. That is no less true for prophets. No one is ever to be followed blindly. 1 John 4:1 NASB – 1 Beloved, do notContinue reading “Never Assume Anything . . .”

Do As I Say Not as I Do . . .

There is much confusion today in the church between having God’s anointing and having God’s approval. There is no prophet that has come close to the relationship that God had with Moses Deuteronomy 34:10-12 NASB – 10 Since that time no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,Continue reading “Do As I Say Not as I Do . . .”