Enduring the Wilderness Road
Some roads cost more to travel on than others. But when a man chooses to place himself and his family under the reign of the King, Jesus Christ, I’m convinced that decision was made from a deep sense of… Read More
Common Sense and the Slipperiest of Slopes
I’m terrified when I hear about someone who’s succumbed to sexual immorality. That’s because I know that I’m every bit as vulnerable to illicit sexual temptation as any man who ever lived. And while the formula for victory over… Read More
Birthright Through Redemption
I never used to think about inheriting anything. And I’m sure that’s because I never had to want for the necessities of life growing up. But even as a young adult, the hope of inheriting a vast fortune never… Read More
The fruit of Persistent Labor
If I’d actually owned anything besides my ’68 Ford Mustang, I surely would have wagered it. Because when I was twenty-two years old, nothing could have convinced me that I’d someday write a post about the impact my new… Read More
Adding Fuel to a Lethal Outrage
It’s not enough for me just to acknowledge that evil exists in the world. Because I’ve learned that ignorance is often what breeds reprehensible conduct. As a result, many arguments in support of allowing unborn children to be… Read More
How the Poor Get Rich
It just keeps getting better. There’s only one thing better than uncovering the truth—that’s building on it. And every time I read and study the Scriptures inductively, I invariably come across something which reveals God’s truth in a… Read More
A New Creature…a New Life
Sometimes I wonder if the concept of becoming a new creation in Jesus Christ is really acknowledged for what it means. Recently, a good friend made an interesting observation concerning what seems to be a serious human character flaw. While… Read More
Not Clean? …Not Good.
A man satisfies an inherent need to fix something by tearing it apart. Even replacing a spark plug on a lawnmower or changing a drive belt just feels good. But experience has taught me that the root of… Read More
The Second Biggest Lie
I remember when no one had the right to judge me. I could neutralize any valid attempt to be held accountable by rattling off Matthew 7:1. I’d “plead the 7th,” as they say. After all, when we start… Read More
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Posted: June 11, 2017 by cjournalme
Sustaining the Covenant Temple
The physicality of human creation is often taken for granted. This incredible combination of skin and bones complete with living, regenerating cytoplasm is the only medium of existence available to the man determined to keep himself alive and… Read More