“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11) As we approach the passion-week of Jesus Christ (the Passover, Palm Sunday, and Easter), I must … Continue reading THE VERY HEART AND ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY

“Casting all your care upon Him (God) for He cares for you” (1Peter 5:7) “In 1988 Bobby McFerrin produced the first acapella song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. I took the title of this article from this song. It may be of interest to some that his first verse went like … Continue reading DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY NOW

“Let the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him, for He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. …The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations (Psalm 33:8, 9, 11) Sometimes it may appear to … Continue reading GOD IS IN CONTROL

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths”(Proverbs 3:5, 6).  New Year is here, with its puzzles and fears,In vain I search for fulfillment and cheers.Children grow up in a terrible world,Where pressures and miseries are … Continue reading New Year 2025

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My (Jesus’) words will by no means pass away” (Matthew 24:35) In the language of the New Testament, there is a grammatical construct that sounds like oooh may in English. It’s a composite of 2 Greek words - - oooh and may. Both of these words are negative … Continue reading THINGS THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN