Ken – Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come.

Do You Have a Temperature?

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) During the Covid pandemic, the thermometer was a key item in checking ones physical health. The thermometer is used to measureContinue reading “Do You Have a Temperature?”

Does God Hear?

In Luke 1, we have an account of the events surrounding John the Baptist’s conception and birth. His parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, were both “righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commands and requirements of the Lord.” According to the Old Testament law, those who obey God would be blessed. AsContinue reading “Does God Hear?”

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This blog could have been titled, “The Most Amazing Time of the Year,” or “The Most Astonishing Time of the Year.” The events that surround the Christmas story are indeed filled with wonder, amazement, and astonishment. The Christmas lights and decorations are wonderful. The gift giving can be wonderful, as can be the time spentContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Chewing the Cud

Now all this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. After twelve months, he happened to be walking around on the battlements of the royal palace of Babylon. The king uttered these words: “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built for a royal residence by my own mighty strength and for my majestic honor?” WhileContinue reading “Chewing the Cud”

“Don’t Judge Me”

I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy and swindlers and idolaters, since you would then have to go out of the world. But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who callsContinue reading ““Don’t Judge Me””

A Prayer for Growth

I firmly believe that music is a gift from God. While worship does not solely consist of music, it does play a vital role in our worship. Music often opens the heart and the spirit to receive the truth of God. Music sensitizes the soul to the Holy Spirit. God’s truth when combined with musicContinue reading “A Prayer for Growth”

“Adulting”

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint, because the love of Godhas been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5 Here we see a progression of maturing orContinue reading ““Adulting””

Change? I’m Okay

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 “Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!” This is likely the most familiar hymn. Indeed sweet to the ear, as well as heartContinue reading “Change? I’m Okay”

Less Is More

After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, in these last days he has spoken to us in a son . . .Hebrews 1. God spoke in the Old Testament through human agents, and in time of Christ, He spoke to us in His Son.Continue reading “Less Is More”

Can You See?

You examine the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is those very Scriptures that testify about Me; and yet you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people; but I know you, that you do not haveContinue reading “Can You See?”