December 29, 2015

Psalm 90


A few more years shall roll,
A few more seasons come,
And we shall be with those that rest
Asleep within the tomb;
Then, O my Lord, prepare
My soul for that great day.

Refrain

O wash me in Thy precious blood,
And take my sins away.

A few more storms shall beat
On this wild rocky shore,
And we shall be where tempests cease,
And surges swell no more;
Then, O my Lord, prepare
My soul for that calm day.

Refrain

O wash me in Thy precious blood,
And take my sins away.

A few more struggles here,
A few more partings o’er,
A few more toils, a few more tears,
And we shall weep no more:
Then, O my Lord, prepare
My soul for that bright day.

Refrain

O wash me in Thy precious blood,
And take my sins away.

(Horatius Bonar - 1842)

October 18, 2015

CAN YOU EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES SELLING THEIR SERMONS?

Jesus Christ would never put any of His material on sale or give His ministry a formal name or even think to register it with Caesar to receive some tax breaks. 

Jesus never acted as though He needed the world’s eyes or the world's approval to carry on His ministry.

Did He “take up collections?”  No.  Did He have a certain day for “attending” Him?  No.  Did He say anything about “going to church” or anything about serving and following your “under shepherds?”  NO. 

There are many professing Christians who have only seen Jesus through the distorted lens of man’s attendance-based religion, church services, money-laundering, “pastoral” control, showmanship, rituals, and empty traditions,….all embodied in a shallow, zombie-like existence.

Isn’t all of what we are witnessing today absolutely ludicrous?  Think about it.

What we are witnessing in today’s local institutional churches is EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE of Jesus’ example! 

And all of them proudly and pompously say that "the Bible is our guide for faith and practice."

Really??

"For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites and by fair and flattering words, they deceive the hearts of the simple-minded."   ROMANS 16:18

October 7, 2015

July 7, 2015

THE PASTORATE




Read “The Pastorate”

Who is a “pastor?” Where is “the pastor” found in the Bible?

How did “the pastor” become such a powerful position? 

Answer: “THE PASTORATE” IS A MAN-MADE TRADITION!


June 22, 2015

"AS THE CHURCH BURNS"


Is "skipping church a really bad idea and spiritually dangerous for those who profess Christ?"

So says a pastor is a recent posting on a blog.

Guilt and shame are powerful tools in the arsenal of false teachers.  And when it comes to "church attendance," these people are having a field day.

But not anymore!

A new article at wickedshepherds.com examines the pastor's comments and exposes the unbiblical hot air for what it truly is.

Click the direct link you see below to take you there.

www.wickedshepherds.com/asthechurchburns.html
www.wickedshepherds.com

June 10, 2015

TEN TIPS FOR A PROFESSING CHRISTIAN WIFE


Little secrets lead to bigger secrets.  NEVER lie to or mislead your husband about ANYTHING because it won't be long before “your sin will find you out!”  Numbers 32:23

2

At some point, you will have to learn that life isn’t all about you. Philippians 2:3

3

Love is about relationship. "The more I love my husband, and seek a relationship with him, the less critical and duty-bound I become." Titus 2:4

4  

Be very careful about reading romance novels; they set you up for an unrealistic view of romance.  1 Corinthians 15:33

5  

Never live in your marriage with always "one foot out the door," just in case. Don’t give up.  Love never fails. 1 Cor. 13

6

Be thankful for the husband you have. Accept him as he is, not for what you want him to be. Colossians 3:15



Don’t compare!  Don’t buy into the game of comparing him with anyone else’s husband.  James 3:16

8

NEVER ask others, "Did I marry the right person?"  You are obviously indicating that you have never even committed to being a wife at all!  Proverbs 31:12

9

Always speak well of your husband in front of others. Colossians 4:6


10

Deal with difficulties directly with him, not with your “pastor,” your family, your girl friends, or Facebook friends. The success of the marriage is the important part, not whether you are right.  1 Peter 5:6



February 15, 2015

THE CHURCH MEMBERS PSALM


1- A Psalm of a church member.  The pastor is my shepherd; I shall not question.

2- He makes me attend his weekly services; He leads me through his rule over me.

3- He restores my conformity: He guides me in the paths of proper worship for his name's sake.

4- Yea, thou I have some doubts and perplexities, I will feel no shame; for my pastor stands with me; his presence and counsel, they soothe me.

5- He has raised his pastoral office before me in the presence of his fellow elders; he has anointed my head with submission; his authority runneth over.


6- Surely, “going to church” and “the giving of my tithes and offerings” shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in his local institutional church for ever.