Malachi 3: Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s […]
Author Archives: remadepreacher
Fulfilling The Purpose of Our Suffering
We come to know the Lord better and the suffering he went though for our sake when we go through suffering ourselves. But only in drawing close to God does this happen. Otherwise we only learn bitterness and despair. There is a another purpose fulfilled when we use our pain to help others going through […]
The Shepherd’s Crook
Often, as parents, our children don’t want o listen to what is best for them. When my son, Clint was little he typically wanted to drink more than eat. He was happiest with a sippy cup full of juice. But he couldn’t get all of the nutrients he needed in juice, so we would take […]
The Saving Power Of God’s Glory
My wife and I have lived with the American military community in S. Korea for the past 2 1/2 years. One of the interesting differences with Korean churches is that most have an early (5am) morning prayer service – every day. My wife and I began joining in with the nearest church some time ago, […]
Trusting God Through The Storm, cont.
Last time, I asked the question, “Why do some things in life have to be so hard?” First of all we need to recognize there is a reality happening we cannot see. In Ephesians 6:12, Paul warns us there are “cosmic forces” and ” the spiritual forces of evil” who are wrestling against us. They may […]
Trusting Through The Storm
Psalms 13 How long, O Lord ? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. Give light […]
Desperately needing God’s help
I’ve been back in full time ministry for 6 years: studying, writing, putting together the seminars and taking them every where I can give them. I preach at other times wherever I can. I leave any amount paid up to the church or chapel. My wife and I also go on mission trips and volunteer with Voice […]
Trapped, part 2
Growing up, we always vacationed in Colorado. Other members of my mom’s family would join us. We all adored the mountains. We would hike, fish, play cards and visit while enjoying the amazing views. At six, I began to collect rocks and minerals, a hobby I enjoyed into manhood. The beauty of crystals particularly captured […]
Trapped!
A special evening from my tenth year still remains clear in my memory. It was one of the nights of a “gospel meeting” at Highland Church of Christ, my home church. I responded to the invitation, was baptized and gave my life to Jesus. This was to influence me the rest of my life. Some […]
Message To Those Caught In Ashley Madison from a former adulterer, Part 2
I wasn’t buying the magazine anymore or even picking them in the store and rarely messed up on the computer. And yet it was not enough, I still lusted in stores, on the street and in the gym. I tried a new technique, “bouncing my eyes” but its effect was pretty limited, at least for […]
