All Aboard

Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12  NASB Press On – How do I change boule into thelo?  When we discovered yesterday that “will”…

From Ellen to All

Hello everyone It’s Ellen McFarland Today (Feb. 16th) I received my check for my auto repairs, which was more than required, out of the goodness of all who contributed. Thanks so much to each and every one of you . Your kindness and generosity answered above and beyond anything I could think or ask. I…

Active Obedience

“For I have come down out of heaven, not that I should do my will, but the will of him who sent me.” John 6:38  NASB Will – There are two words in Greek that are translated “will.”  Knowing the difference between these words is crucial.  The first is thelo. It means intending to do…

A Prayer of Repentance

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh even his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are among the records of the kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 33:18 NASB Manasseh – Manasseh was one of the…

Two or Three

Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him.” John 14:23 NASB We will come – We need a partner, not a plan.  We don’t need a plan.  In my experience,…

What You Did For Ellen

I am SO thrilled to be part of a community that really cares!  In a little more than 48 hours, you (Amanda, Jan, Mike, Jim, Robert, Robin, Amy, Florence, Antonio, Brian, Lynn, Art, Carolyn, Rick, Carl, Cindy, Charles, Mike, Andrew and did I miss more?), you, all of you who are faithful to each other,…

Impossible Journey?

“He who has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is who loves Me, and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.” John 14:21  NASB Keeps them – From Adam until now, no man has been able to fulfill this requirement. …

The Genesis Curse

Therefore, the land mourns and all who dwell in it waste away; the animals of the field, the birds of the air, and even the fish of the sea are taken away. Hosea 4:3  (Dearman, NICOT) Mourns – God designed His creation with one thing in mind: response.  Everything God did established the opportunity for…