By JIM McDONALD As we prepare to close the year 2021 it is actually a time for the celebration of Advent, the time of anticipation of the birth/sacrifice of God’s son, Jesus. This earthly holy birth is a monumental event that demonstrated God’s grace by reiterating His eternal and profound love for everyone. As a result we muster an extravagant
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” Galatians 4:4-5 “With all wisdom and understanding, he made
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD In starting a fire three things must be present for success. Fuel, oxygen, and heat are the essential elements. The absence of any one of these will not allow fire. This is the law of nature, thus God’s law. These laws cannot be broken. If we are to obey the commandant of Christ; Matthew 28:19-20. “….
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD The Bible is the infallible Word of The God of all things seen and unseen. This astonishing chronical encompasses the creation, the history of time and beyond. The Old Testament forecast the redemption narrative of God. There have been many gloomy times. In the darkest time of the year Jesus came to us at our level. This
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD Baptism is a sacrament that John the Baptist performed for many and later baptized Jesus and this was firmly approved by God. Baptism is by water. Water is a component created by God. It is essential and useful in many applications. One interesting example is that fire must have fuel and heat to burn. Water (H2O) contains hydrogen, a
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD God created everything and then us so we could live and prosper and give Him pleasure. We failed by disobeying Him. Ultimately due to our sin, He made Christmas and Good Friday, which provided a new avenue for us to draw near to Him through Jesus. Then Jesus rose from death’s grip so everyone throughout history could know His
Read moreIt costs me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” – – – Thomas Jefferson By JIM McDONALD I essentially agree with Thomas Jefferson. However, if we know God, that is, having been saved by Jesus’ sacrifice and have a relationship with Him,
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