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My worldview is based on Scripture which makes politics a far less issue with me. Why? Because God’s truth is my highest concern. Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Too many people, including true believers, don’t really understand that passage and take it for granted. While men “suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Rom 1:18), like they do in socialist/communist cou

Agree to Disagree. Thank you, brothers, for your perspectives. I respectfully disagree with you, assuming there is room for that. As your brother-in-Christ, I will always love you no matter what you believe. There's never been unanimous agreement about anything among believers in Christ. That's why there are so many church denominations. Jesus wants His followers to be one just as He and the Father are one: "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they m

depravity sinfulness wickedness sinful What Does Psalm 66:18 Mean. “If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear” To "cherish" sin in the heart could also mean "to intend" to sin. For example, Jesus said, "but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matt. 5:28). Such a person plans and looks for the opportunity to commit the sin. That's what King David did (2

This is what I shared with my grandchildren today (Mar. 17, 2026). Gigi (ge ge) had insomnia (sleeplessness) last night. So, I got up and prayed for myself, my family, my fellow believers (especially those suffering in countries that hate them), church members, and leaders of our country, state, and city. I also thanked Jesus for dying for my sins and rising from the dead and also for His promise to return to get us someday. Jesus said, "In My Father’s house are many dwell

The God-Given Right to Freedom Many in America don’t realize how blessed it is to experience freedom. At nineteen, joining the military (1966) was for me one of the best decisions I ever made. I highly respect all my fellow veterans, past and present, especially those who participated in combat and the families of those who paid the ultimate price. It's all about our God-given rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." They're "God given" because it's not the g

My Thoughts on Psalm 23 I have meditated on this psalm many times for encouragement. Below are thoughts that usually come to my mind. I shared them with my children and grandchildren and now with you, my brothers and sisters in Christ: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want (not lack anything) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (provides relaxation and comfort); he leadeth me beside the still waters (provides freshness). He restoreth my soul (revives His children)

Happy Fourth of July! Only the Lord can start a country and make it last 250 years, staying committed to the Declaration of Independent and the same Constitution. Since our Founding Fathers chose the biblical God to guide them, He was pleased to bless this country in spite of its many flaws, like many us have although we're born again. His word says, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance" (Psalm 33:12). No nat

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The Cost of Knowing God by A. W. Toler https://youtu.be/M-rqkLHYIBk This message challenged me regarding my walk with the Lord. I constantly need His help. The message helped me to see how hypocrisy can creep into my life without my realizing it, how I can drift away from the Lord and His truth while doing all the “right” things Christians generally do, and how I need to constantly stay watchful to discern attractive Christianity from actual Christianity. While Galatia

Generational Curses A dear brother asked me about generational curses. It’s a controversial topic and needs to be scrutinized through the lens of Scripture, as all topics should be. My answer was concise, as follows: Many understand the words, “visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me,” to refer to generational curses. However, it seems to refer to the “iniquity” of the unsaved in each generation, sta

I frequently text some of my grandchildren, calling them my jewels. Actually, all of them are, but I don’t have all their phone numbers. Each time I use a different description: “precious,” “special,” sparkling,” and “resplendent.” In today’s text I shared with them that today at 1pm I’m having a medical procedure called "colonoscopy." I told them to pray for their “Gigi” (my nickname, meaning “Granddaddy”). Then I explained to them the following: BUT! I've got victory no ma

Jesus is Coming Back This is what I shared with my grandchildren today (Mar. 17, 2026). Gigi (ge ge) had insomnia (sleeplessness) last night. So, I got up and prayed for myself, my family, my fellow believers (especially those suffering in countries that hate them), church members, and leaders of our country, state, and city. I also thanked Jesus for dying for my sins and rising from the dead and also for His promise to return to get us someday. Jesus said, "In My Father’s

Seeking God’s Kingdom My response to a dear brother’s question about seeking the kingdom of God: In the context Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus is teaching His disciples (and us) not to worry about anything: 1. Our very “life” (Greek means “soul”) is more important than our physical bodies. Why? Because it’s the first thing God gave us through Adam (Gen. 2:7), after all, we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27). I believe that’s what verse 25 means. 2. We are more important than bird

God’s Glory Revealed in Us All is well with us in Christ no matter what comes our way. God's word says, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God" (Rom. 8:18-19). That's a profound statement which seems to say God's whole creation is waiting to see His revelation of His saints. I'm not sure, but

God’s Everlasting Covenant Promise with Abraham By Bruce A. Proctor Gen. 12:1-3 – Based on a Promise Around 2021 BC “Separate yourself” and “I will show you a land” (vs. 1) Abraham will (vs. 2) Be a great nation -a Be a blessing - b Have a great name - c Be a blessing to all families of the earth – d (reiterated in vs. 3b) (vs. 3) Be protected by the law of Les Talionis (3a) And in him “all the families of the earth will be blessed" (vs. 3b) The Promise Repeated Gen. 13:14-17

There’s a lot of discussion concerning the identity of the Jews and their right to the land of Israel. I’ve written two small articles related to those topics that are below. The Abrahamic Covenant and the Mosaic Covenant God made a promise to Abraham in Gen. 12:1-3.The Abrahamic Covenant was made in Gen. 15:18-21. When Abraham was 99 years old (Gen. 17:1), God ratified His covenant with him (Gen. 17:2-9). The word “covenant” appears 13 times in Genesis 17. Every Israelite

A response to the above picture: Yes, it is. It's probably true if a person "worships" his busyness or seeks self-fulfillment by staying busy. I believe Moses, David, and the Apostle Paul were probably the most busiest saints in the Bible, but they kept their focus on the Lord who was leading them. In other words, they kept in mind the words, "Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me" (Psalm 119:133). That helped them and helps us stay balanc

BASIC TRUTH MINISTRY DOCTRINAL STATEMENT (Our Basic Christian Beliefs) 1. We believe the entire Old Testament and New Testament are verbally inspired of God, inerrant, and the final authority of Faith and Practice. 2. We believe in one God who is eternal and the Creator of all things, including man, and Who exist as the Trinity, being in the persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 3. We believe in Jesus Christ who was born of a virgin named Mary and is

I enjoy sharing what I'm learning about black history, culture, and current issues. They are eye-opening for me, and I hope for other blacks as well, regardless of any differences we may hold. As the scriptures say in Proverbs 27:17, "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." I have to admit that my heart aches when I hear my fellow blacks, especially believers, inadvertently justify the negative impact the 1960's had and still have on the blac

My response to a dear brother’s question about seeking the kingdom of God: In the context Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus is teaching His disciples (and us) not to worry about anything: 1. Our very “life” (Greek means “soul”) is more important than our physical bodies. Why? Because it’s the first thing God gave us through Adam (Gen. 2:7), after all, we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27). I believe that’s what verse 25 means. 2. We are more important than birds (verse 26), even tho