My Christmas Message: Kissing The Cow - VIGNETTE

My Christmas Message: Kissing The Cow
What kind of Christmas message is this? You’ve got to listen to find out!

Christian Counseling - SERIES

 Christian Counseling

Secular theories have permeated our world, and tragically, the church. If you are hurting and needing counseling you’ll want to listen to this vignette, as well as the next two , so you can be a ‘buyer aware’.

• Part Four: What Is Biblical Counseling? We finish our class on counseling with this vignette. Should you need counseling, I pray you will implement Caveat Emptor!

Missing From Action: Logical Thinking and Common Sense - VIGNETTE

Missing From Action: Logical Thinking and Common Sense
Where have logical thinking and good ol’ common sense gone? You can’t have either without Absolute Truth, which has been replaced by Relativism. What do you believe? IS ‘truth’ relative only to oneself?

Christian Counseling - SERIES

• Christian Counseling
  Secular theories have permeated our world, and tragically, the church. If you are hurting and needing counseling you’ll want to listen to this vignette, as well as the next two , so you can be a ‘buyer aware’.
  
  
  
  • Part One: Looking For A Counselor? Caveat Emptor! (26 Minutes 56 Seconds)
  • Part Two: What Is An ‘Integrationist’? It is extremely relevant that you are aware of the concept.(27 Minutes 37 Seconds)
  • Part Three:Secular Psychology and Its Impact Into Our World, Indeed Our Church, i.e., ‘Christian Counseling”. (27 Minutes 59 Seconds)

Cows, The Government, AND America Culture - VIGNETTE

Cows, The Government, AND America Culture
The Bible tells us to go to the ants, study, and learn something. Well, I went to the cows and learned about our government and our culture! Much application here.

The Messiah's Coming and Kingdom: Joy To The World - VIGNETTE

The Messiah's Coming and Kingdom: Joy To The World
Usually only at Christmas do we sing the song “Joy To The World”, but that was not Isaac Watts original purpose in writing this wonderful story. This song is about the Lord’s second coming to literally reign, in His literal kingdom, on His literal throne!

I've Got A Secret - VIGNETTE

I've Got A Secret
Anyone out there nervous and jerky? Then you need to know this secret!

No One Can Live On His Wages - VIGNETTE

No One Can Live On His Wages
Each of us is working for eternity. We live in a very confusing upside-down world, yet God’s Word is not confusing. There is clarity. One finds two ways and two ways only to live and to die.

Crisis Piety - VIGNETTE

Crisis Piety
When we have a crisis in our lives or in our world, how easy is it to bargain with God and begin living as we should? Such is human nature. Jeremiah found this to be so with King Zedekiah. So what’s new?

It’s That Time of Year Again- VIGNETTE

It’s That Time of Year Again
For many years I have had a theme verse and a specific theme to pursue that applies directly to my growing up spiritually. I encourage you to do the same because God’s incredible Word will change your life!

The Melt Down- VIGNETTE

The Melt Down
If you have ever had a melt-down you are not alone. Some of God’s most faithful servants had melt-downs too.

The Writing Is On The Wall- CLASS

The Writing Is On The Wall
Things in our world are happening so fast we can’t keep up with it. God has a Divine Program that He will complete. We must stay awake and stay focused not becoming distracted from the critical issue.

Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not, Parts One and Two - SERIES

Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not, Parts One and Two
Continuing our class, we look at examples of relationship fractures and the healing balm of forgiveness.  *NOTE: The second audio file is Part Two in this series. You may have already listened to Part One.

HOW TO HAVE A GOOD MARRIAGE - SERIES

HOW TO HAVE A GOOD MARRIAGE

*Note: All the audio files are located in the above underlined hyperlink. They are listed in numerical order.  You may have already listened to the first class which was put online last week. If so, start out with the second audio file. If you haven't yet listened, you may start with the first audio file.

• Class #1: Marriages Are Like Flies on a Window-sill
  To finish our title … Some Want In And Some Want Out! We are going to investigate why this is so. We will discuss problems in marriages, seeking to give helpful biblical answers and directions.



• Class #2: Keep Your Eyes Wide Open Before Marriage and Half-Closed After Marriage
  Often ‘in-lovers’ will make excuses for bad behavior and mislabel character traits, only to find later, after the emotional blinders come off, much pain. Stop, Look, and Listen, before it is too late! Sex is bonding inside marriage – it is bondage outside of marriage.



• Class #3: Laying The Foundation
  Your home is only as strong as its foundation. We are laying a double foundation so it will hold up the weight of the family.



• Class #4: Getting In Right Alignment
  God, in His infinite wisdom, has given us His blue-print of a rightly aligned family. His way works!



• Class #5: Taking A Peek Of A Famous Couples’ Courtship
  We briefly look at Mr and Mrs. Solomon's courtship. It was not sexual. Mrs. Solomon tells women today to keep their ‘vineyard’ special. Please No Children!



• Class #6: Catch The Little Foxes
  Wisely, Shulamit asks Solomon to work out possible problems, to nip them in the bud, before marriage.



• Class #7: What Is Your Conflict Style?
  Have you ever said or heard, “You’re Driving Me Crazy?” Here are a few ‘crazymakers”. Hopefully, you do not find yourself on this list!



• Class #8: The 3 R’s of Marriage
  If the couple is not working on soulical/spiritual intimacy, DUCK! There may be rocks being thrown!



• Class #9: Have A “Good” Fight – You May Be Right BUT You Are Wrong … IF
  Listed are some usable principles to have a ‘clear the air’ conflict.



• Class #10: Live So As To Have No Regrets
  Marriage is Dissolved in death and the one left will have to learn to walk as one. But friends are friends forever if the Lord is the Lord of them. “This is my beloved and This is my friend”.

SERIES: How To Have A Good Marriage - Marriages Are Like Flies on a Window-sill …- VIGNETTE

 SERIES: How To Have A Good Marriage - Marriages Are Like Flies on a Window-sill …
To finish our title … Some Want In And Some Want Out! We are going to investigate why this is so. We will discuss problems in marriages, seeking to give helpful biblical answers and directions.

Romans 8:28-29 and The Tapestry Weaver - VIGNETTE

 Romans 8:28-29 and The Tapestry Weaver
Romans 8:28 is God’s wonderful promise. It does, however, have limitations which The Lord included for our instruction.

Ain't Gonna Need This House Much Longer - VIGNETTE

 Ain't Gonna Need This House Much Longer
Growing old is not fun but we will experience it if our Lord does not return in our lifetime. Some call old age ‘The Golden Years’. Everyone I know says there is nothing golden about it! What does God’s Word say about this Season of Life?

You’ve Got To Be Kidding, Me Call Him That? The Lovely Art of Submission - CLASS

You’ve Got To Be Kidding, Me Call Him That? The Lovely Art of Submission
Wifely submission is a mandate from God. Just how do we do it? And exactly what is Biblical submission?

Need Comfort Today? Look Beyond The Sunset - POTPOURRI

 Need Comfort Today? Look Beyond The Sunset 
 The song ‘Beyond the Sunset’ was inspired by a simple sentence said by a blind man. “…I think I often see more [than sighed people]; I see beyond the sunset.” Yes, there is more to life than that which meets with physical sight.

SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 16 - VIGNETTE

 SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 16 
Sex, Lies and No Accountability Clause

SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 15 - VIGNETTE

 SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 15 Vengeance and Violence ; Self-Centered Self-Absorbed

SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 14 - VIGNETTE

 SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson : The Peter Pan Man, Judges 14 
Playing Games with God and Man

SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson: The Peter Pan Man, Judges 13 - VIGNETTE

SERIES: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - Samson: The Peter Pan Man, Judges 13 
God’s Intervention, His Promise, and His Fulfillment.

Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not, Part One - CLASS

Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Is Not, Part One
What does forgiveness mean? Must we forgive unconditionally? What is the first thing ‘to go’ in any relationship when hurt is in the heart? Things will never be right between you if you ignore the things that separate you. So how do we get it back together?

Million Man Army Surround Israel - VIGNETTE

Million Man Army Surround Israel
This has happened before in Israel’s history and it will happen again (only worse). History belongs to God. All events run by His schedule. God is faithful to His promises to His earthly people. Want to be blessed? We better be blessing the Jews as a nation and as individuals (Gen. 12:3 is still in force).

Recommended Books and CDS:

• THE ANTICHRIST AND ISLAM
• IS THE KORAN THE WORD OF GOD?
• ISLAMIC TAKEOVER OF AMERICA

Pay To Say - Pay To Play - CLASS

Pay To Say - Pay To Play
We can all say dumb things or take Scripture out of context without meaning to. But when someone is on stage before thousands, as Victoria Osteen was, proclaiming a message of humanism is ‘A Different Gospel”, what an evil message, totally foreign to God’s Word! So, did The Glorious Lord Jesus willingly go to the horrible death on His cross so we could be happy? This is error. We must speak out against such a message.
 
Recommended CD:

• Gathering Storm: September 2014 Ezekiel 38 & 39 Update with Dr. Andy Woods

JOB 42: Take God's Thoughts In Place of Our Own and Allow God to Think for Us - CLASS

JOB 42: Take God's Thoughts In Place of Our Own and Allow God to Think for Us 
Job finally has his priorities in place. Like Job, we have to have God's thoughts to comfort ourselves or others. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 40-41: Under-Whelmed and Unimpressed - VIGNETTE

JOB 40-41: Under-Whelmed and Unimpressed
All Job's trials have come to a head. God has given Job a panoramic picture of God's care. God has given Job a whirlwind excursion and yet Job still refuses to speak. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 38-39: He's Got The Whole World In His Hand - CLASS

JOB 38-39: He's Got The Whole World In His Hand
You would expect Job to be thoroughly impressed with God speaking to him finally. We have within our hands, God's book. Yet we can still disconnect. Job did the same thing! A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 37: God Is In Charge - VIGNETTE

JOB 37: God Is In Charge
Job has all kinds of trials. God never takes his eyes from us. What happens when we find ourselves under God’s chastening hand? It’s going to be good for us ultimately. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 35-36: Wholesome Affliction - VIGNETTE

JOB 35-36: Wholesome Affliction
We are going to see Elihu encourage Job to see the purpose of what he is going through. Who wants to suffer? Do you want to be afflicted? Does your child want to be disciplined? We can think that everything is right in our lives, but God knows. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 34: Gone With The Wind - VIGNETTE

JOB 34: Gone With The Wind
The next breath we take might be our last. We don’t know. All of the things we strive for are going to be gone with the wind. This is Elihu’s second speech. Elihu is going to speak about what is right and what is good. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 33: What Is Right Not Who Is Right - CLASS

JOB 33: What Is Right Not Who Is Right 
 Job took a vow of silence and demands that God answers him. Elihu gives a partial answer to suffering and we are going to look what he said. He did not use tradition, experience, or legalism like Job’s other friends. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 32 - POTPOURRI

JOB 32:
Elihu knows the heart of God and it is his turn to finally speak. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 31: I AM My Own Plumb Line - VIGNETTE

JOB 31: I AM My Own Plumb Line
We are going to hear Job’s heart. Man has a conscience. Our thoughts can accuse or defend us but it can never acquit us. But Job did not accuse himself at all. He did not look past what he physically had done. He felt he was perfectly 'in plumb'. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 29-30: Ah, The Good Ol’ Days - CLASS

JOB 29-30: Ah, The Good Ol’ Days
Our study is getting exciting. Buckle your seat-belts. Hang on. We’re not quite there yet but we are getting very close. Job was emotionally empty and Job’s friends were no help. Job couldn’t find anything wrong with himself. His friends couldn’t find anything good. When we look at the 'good ol' days' we are not looking at the present. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 28: God’s Thoughts and Decrees Do Not Belong To Man - VIGNETTE

JOB 28: God’s Thoughts and Decrees Do Not Belong To Man
Job has to rely on his trust, his awe and reverence of God, and conduct his life in the knowledge that he cannot fully comprehend the ways of God. We will never know all the whys of God's decrees. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 18-27: For I Know … My Redeemer Lives - CLASS

JOB 18-27: For I Know … My Redeemer Lives 
 Job thinks his life is over. Sometimes things are so painful that we don’t see how things fit in God’s plan for us. We have to hang on and go by what we know and not what we feel. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 12-17: Vetting God- CLASS

JOB 12-17: Vetting God
  Job tells us his sores are oozing pus, he's miserable. He's being tried to the utmost of every area of his life. Physically he has lots and lots of pain. Emotionally he is being tried. Spiritually he is being tried. Who is accusing Job? Satan! A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

Women: Telling It Like It Is - CLASS

 Women: Telling It Like It Is
Dr. Tom Henderson and Dr. Lacy Couch discuss issues women face, both external and internal.

Scardy Cat! Cat Got Your Tongue? No, Not Here! - CLASS

Scardy Cat! Cat Got Your Tongue? No, Not Here!
Our emotions can do us in as we look at our world and see the ‘powder keg’. We can become so frightened that we become unhinged! Emotions are wonderful servants but terrible masters.

JOB 8-11: You Are An Idiot! Second Opinion, You Are A Wind-Bag! - BOOK STUDY

JOB 8-11: You Are An Idiot! Second Opinion, You Are A Wind-Bag!
Job is doing well. All is right in his world until the bottom falls out. He has no idea what is going on 'behind the scene', but he will be tested. Job does not know himself. The contents of his heart will be exposed. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 6-7: Egos Speak-Trouble Ahead! - BOOK STUDY

JOB 6-7: Egos Speak-Trouble Ahead!
Job is doing well. All is right in his world until the bottom falls out. He has no idea what is going on 'behind the scene', but he will be tested. Job does not know himself. The contents of his heart will be exposed. A companion book to read along with this study is The Sovereignty of God.

JOB 1-5: God Will Have Broken Material - BOOK STUDY

JOB 1-5: God Will Have Broken Material 
Job is doing well. All is right in his world until the bottom falls out. He has no idea what is going on 'behind the scene', but he will be tested. Job does not know himself. The contents of his heart will be exposed. 

From Experience: Don’t Baby A Purslane - POTPOURRI

From Experience: Don’t Baby A Purslane
A friend gave me a lovely hanging basket of flowering purslane and I almost killed it. I drew a spiritual application from the experience. Thought I would share it with you.

Who’s On First? What’s On Second? - CLASS

Who’s On First? What’s On Second?
How one answers this question will give a clue to the amount of peace in the soul. What do you believe? Who`s in charge? King Cyrus, King Darius, and King Artaxerxes thought they were ‘on first’ – they were but instruments in the hand of God, serving His purpose. What is God’s purpose for you? Do you see yourself as an instrument that God will use?

Roses In December - VIGNETTE

Roses In December
Have you ever heard it said, “God gave us memories so we could have roses in December?” It’s a lovely thought. This is actually a poem. I had the privilege of sharing this poem and God’s word to a hurting and ‘guilty’ elderly woman. I hope you listen and pass it on!

Never Mind Lord, The Nail Caught Me - VIGNETTE

Never Mind Lord, The Nail Caught Me 
Tune in for a look at the good King Hezekiah. He was not on a roof, but he might as well have been. The slide was painful but profitable.

Biblical Manhood - CLASS

Biblical Manhood
Join in on a most timely discussion on biblical manhood with our special guest, Dr. Tom Henderson.

Queen Elizabeth I and the Letter ‘M’ - VIGNETTE

Queen Elizabeth I and the Letter ‘M’
The Lord used this Queen to protect and preserve Protestantism in England. While she was not ‘perfect’, she understood her position in Christ.

A God Like Me - CLASS

A God Like Me
Our world is getting awfully sinful. Just how sinful? Listen to hear, not about the secular world, but the awful sin that is in the church! What are born-again believers to do?

Remember This - 'Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep'? - CLASS

Remember This - 'Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep'?
I wonder how many children know this sweet little prayer? Here is another question, “Has a nation changed gods…?’ How do these two questions fit together? Listen to find the answer!

God Doesn't Need Our Help - CLASS

God Doesn't Need Our Help
This class could have many titles, such as ‘Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way’ or ‘God Has Spoken And Does Not Do Re-Do’s’ or this one ‘God Players’. Whatever the title, can I expect The Lord God to fit in with my plans and get in line with my timing?

SODD Defense - POTPOURRI

SODD Defense
Looking for someone to blame instead of accepting responsibility is as old as Adam and Eve. SODD - ‘Some Other Dude Did It!”

The No Shrink Preacher Man - VIGNETTE

 The No Shrink Preacher Man 
Do you know many pastor/teachers today who are declaring the whole counsel of God? No pun intended, but this group of men are shrinking! The Apostle Paul did not and would not shrink from declaring the whole purpose of God. He was ‘The No Shrink Preacher Man”!

Tickled Ears or Selling Jesus - VIGNETTE

Tickled Ears or Selling Jesus
It is ALL about me! I have ‘felt needs’ which must be met or I will find a new church! Light shows? Repetitive, chanting WORDS to a song? Growth Groups? Discovery Centers? Secular music played and a dancing Pastor? Are these things Biblical?

What In The World Is Going On? Anti-Semitism and Persecutions of Christians On The Increase! - CLASS

 What In The World Is Going On? Anti-Semitism and Persecutions of Christians On The Increase! 
We welcome our special guest, Dr. Gary Dromi, who discusses current events that are impacting our lives.

Knock Knock ...Who's There? - POTPOURRI

Knock Knock ...Who's There?
Most everyone, as children, had a whole repertoire of silly Knock Knock jokes. The Bible has a true Knock Knock experience to relate to us as well. It’s quite humorous but oh so ‘human’!

Mockers, Bald-Head, and She Bears - VIGNETTE

 Mockers, Bald-Head, and She Bears
This is NOT the story of harmless little boys making fun and mocking a bland-headed man in good-natured fun. NO, this was serious rejection of God Himself!

Not Three Blind Mice BUT Five Golden Mice - VIGNETTE

Not Three Blind Mice BUT Five Golden Mice
The Ark of the Covenant had been taken by the Philistines! Oh, No! Now, what would God do? Was this an accident? Were the Philistines more powerful than the God of Israel?

God Does Not Take Vacations - VIGNETTE

God Does Not Take Vacations
The Lord God continually knows everything there is to know. He never forgets and never has to remember and never has to be informed. He totally and completely knows you and where He is taking His child.

A Divine Blank Check ...What Would YOU Ask For? - VIGNETTE

A Divine Blank Check ...What Would YOU Ask For?
If you ask yourself this question, rightly and honestly, you are sure to learn bunches about the core of your soul. This question will shake us up a bit but we need to know ourselves as God does!

Women of the Book: The Queen of Sheba - VIGNETTE

Women of the Book: The Queen of Sheba
Just think … this Queen rode on camelback 1,200-1,500 miles to question King Solomon. That is a lot of effort expended. I’m quite sure I couldn’t make the trip!

Are You Being Sifted? - CLASS

Are You Being Sifted?
It’s sure not fun being in the sifter! Peter and Job found it to be very painful. But guess what? When the Sifter stopped shaking, they were more useable to the Lord!

The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts But Does He Make Mistakes? - CLASS

The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts But Does He Make Mistakes?
Whew! Long title which explains this vignette! Seriously, what do you think about this question? Can believers make the mistake in determining their gift? Maybe others have ‘pegged’ them in the wrong place!

The Incredible Worth of a Woman, Part 1 - CLASS

The Incredible Worth of a Woman, Part 1
This is NOT for children – Adult content!
At what point does a woman become valuable? Do we have a body like Eve’s body? What does God say about our value? Do you ever get stuck in the mindset that as you grow older you are still ‘supposed’ to look as once you did when you were young? Is this true or is this the culture ‘speaking’?

Famous Last Words - CLASS

Famous Last Words
Have you ever wondered why we are often so attentive to a dying person’s last words? We hope to hear what that person holds most important, I think. Do you know the most significant last words ever spoken? Do you know by whom and under what condition the words were expressed?

Flower Pots Cannot Grow Pecan Trees - CLASS

Flower Pots Cannot Grow Pecan Trees
A mind filled with shallow ‘Sermonettes for Christianettes’ leaves the mind inadequate to contain deep spiritual truths. ‘Dumbing Down’ leaves the believer ineffective and unproductive. There’s hope! Get out of your ‘Flower Pot’ into the wide open spaces of God’s Word, becoming a “Pecan Tree” with a deep tap root!

Can God Say No? - CLASS

Can God Say No?
Most of us know God can say ‘no’. But we, like spoiled children, wish Him to say ‘yes’ at our first request! The Lord said ‘no’ to many of His servants, both past and present. What they learned was His way was best. Fanny Crosby and Amy Carmichael came to love God’s ‘no’s.

How The Worm Can Turn! - VIGNETTE

How The Worm Can Turn! (21 Minutes 33 Seconds)
Undying friendship sounds wonderful. But what happens when one’s friend has become an enemy? Oh … the worm has turned! There are many examples from Scripture – we are not the first and will not be the last!

The Devastation of Rape and/or Incest - CLASS

The Devastation of Rape and/or Incest 

You know from the title that this is NOT for children to hear. Protect your little ones, please! I’ve sat in counseling with many women who have endured this torture. A lovely woman from Scripture had this happen to her too.

The Jews Are Home - VIGNETTE

The Jews Are Home 
Rejoicing With The Nation of Israel on its 66th Anniversary, May 14, 1948 -- May 14, 2014
Israel is the Jewish home, the place where the Jewish people were born in the time of Abraham. After the longest exile ever endured by a people, it was ‘reborn’ in many of our own life’s time. Some saw this miracle unfold before their eyes. What a testimony of God’s faithfulness and His love for His people.

The Book of Ruth – Direction One Cannot See - CLASS

The Book of Ruth – Direction One Cannot See
Who is really directing the affairs in this wonderful story? Unknown to the participants, each was carrying out God’s plan for their lives. In every chapter, one sees the invisible hand of God. No accidents. Nothing left to chance. God was in charge! There are deep Spiritual truths in this short but profound book. Each of us can look over our shoulder and see God directing our lives too. God is STILL in charge. He DOES NOT change!

A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down: Is The Kingdom of God THE Central Theme of the Bible? - CLASS

A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down: Is The Kingdom of God THE Central Theme of the Bible?
Stay awake, Christians! Error may be being taught in your church, though it will be mixed with truth. False teaching has always used this method.

Hoping For Something? Careful! - VIGNETTE

Hoping For Something? Careful!
Our hope must be grounded in reality and the truths of the Scriptures to avoid falling into that ever present emotional, mental, and spiritual crater.

God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines: A Brief Study on Abraham - CLASS

God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines: A Brief Study on Abraham
Abraham, called by God, for a specific purpose, in a specific time period, had to learn to depend less on himself and to fully depend on God. He made some crooked steps along the way but God was faithful to His promises to Abraham. We can learn a bunch about God and about ourselves in this brief study on the Patriarch, Abraham, “the friend of God”.

You’ve Not Been This Way Before - VIGNETTE

You’ve Not Been This Way Before 
A brand new day is one you’ve never experienced before. What is ahead? God alone knows. What am I to do? Follow the One who knows what is ahead. Fellowship & Followship are reciprocal. 

Heaven Is For Real - CLASS

Heaven Is For Real 
This is a biblical critique of the popular book, study guides, and the soon to be released (on Resurrection weekend) film. Is this film or the book for adults or the book for children really something your child should read or watch? Are the books and film accurate scripturally?

Are You In A Wilderness? That’s Not Always Bad! - CLASS

 Are You In A Wilderness? That’s Not Always Bad!
Do you ever feel like you’re in a wilderness? Life is a mess? Nothing is working? Spiritually Dry? This vignette is for you!  

Women of the Book: Mrs. Job - VIGNETTE

 Women of the Book: Mrs. Job
Mrs. Job is not fondly remembered. But I think she got a bad rap. After all, Job’s losses were hers too. Anyone of us who have buried a child, or children, understand grief.

Mercy Tree - CLASS

 Mercy Tree
This is a biblical critique of the contemporary song, “Mercy Tree.” Does God’s Word ever call the cross of Christ, the ‘Mercy Tree’? Why should it matter to Bible believing Christians?

When Your Children Ask ... Help for Parents Teaching About The Resurrection of Christ - VIGNETTE

When Your Children Ask ... Help for Parents Teaching About The Resurrection of Christ 
Special Guests Mrs. Cristy Wise & Miss Cora Wise, mom & daughter share fun, practical, & spiritual activities to help your child understand the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Listen up for alternative to the typical (and unbiblical) Bunny Rabbits, Baskets & Eggs. NOTE: there is a slight buzzing for approx. 3 minutes at the beginning of this audio file.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail - VIGNETTE

 Here Comes Peter Cottontail 
Peter Rabbit is so equated with ‘Easter’ that one school system has designated the bunny, Peter Rabbit, too much of a Christian symbol. Of course, the ACLU is ‘on board with this type of Christian cleansing.” Did you know the bunny Rabbit is part of the Resurrection Celebration?

Theodicy - CLASS

Theodicy
We all think about and often discuss God’s unscrutable ways. Why do the Righteous suffer? Why are the ungodly so successful? Wrong seems to trump Good, and Evil seems to win out over Right. We’re perplexed and puzzled. There is a theological concept for this subject, it is called “Theodicy”.

SERIES: WOMEN OF THE BOOK - Mrs. Mom Of Micah - VIGNETTE

 Mrs. Mom Of Micah
What would you do if your adult son stole from you? Would you bless him upon returning the money and then buy him a corvette? Well, Mrs. Mom did even worse!

SERIES: WOMEN OF THE BOOK - Noah, The Woman and her Sisters - VIGNETTE

 Noah, The Woman and her Sisters
The woman Noah and Her Sisters had a unique never before heard of problem. She bravely presented their issue to the authorities. 

Find out WHO GAVE THE ANSWER SHE AND HER SISTERS LONGED TO HEAR.

Nahson Who? Never Heard Of Him! - VIGNETTE

Nahson Who? Never Heard Of Him!
Does God know before hand who He will use and for what purpose? Does God ever lose track of an individual? Listen to find out if Nahson was a 'nobody' or a 'somebody' in God's Disposition of events.

Mary's Song vs Amy's Song - CLASS

 Mary's Song vs Amy's Song
This is a critique of Amy Grant's song "Breath of Heaven". Do the words of this song square with Scripture? How does Mary's words and Grant's song contrast? Do their words, even remotely compliment OR compare? Think Biblically ... you will know the answer.

What I did - What I learned - VIGNETTE

What I did - What I Learned
When you read the Bible ask yourself some questions so you can get into the characters of the Scriptures, and maybe understand a little bit more about how God helped them grow up through the circumstances of their lives and how different people intersect their lives for God's purposes. 

Just An Old Dry Stick - VIGNETTE

Just An Old Dry Stick
This is about Aaron's rod and how God made Aaron's rod come alive.  Our text is in Numbers 17.

Stay Put Until ... - POTPOURRI

Stay Put Until ...
Our text today is Numbers 9.  How easy our lives would be if we could see the cloud and fire to direct our every move, as the Jews did in the wilderness.  But that's not God's plan for you or me, we must trust His direction we cannot see.  So if in doubt, don't make a move. Pray and ask for prayer.  Talk to someone you trust.  And remember it's easier and cheaper to learn from other's mistakes.

Choose Life - CLASS

Choose Life
This is not suitable for children.  Please have them leave the room before listening.  Today I want to talk about choosing life.  This is not going to be a bashing of condemnation, nor is it going to be my finger shaking in someone's face to produce a sense of shame. It is, I pray with my whole heart, a message of hope for those who have had abortions. But I hope it is a huge red stop sign for those who might be considering an abortion.

But I'm Innocent - POTPOURRI

But I'm Innocent
We are starting in Matthew 9:9.  ... 'Jesus said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician but those who are sick....For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

And Then What? Learning To Live For Eternity- VIGNETTE

And Then What? Learning To Live For Eternity
As we live our lives day by day a Believer does more than simply check off a day.  Every single day we are creating a record for eternity.  No day is without consequence. No moment is unimportant. What we do today will matter a thousand years from today.

Well I'm Just Going to the Garden and Eat Worms - Goodness Does Not Make Grateful - CLASS

Well I'm Just Going to the Garden and Eat Worms - Goodness Does Not Make Grateful
When we have wrong expectations we may become disappointed. Have you ever felt this way?  Others have felt this way too. Are we plugged into reality?   Come with me to Exodus 14:10.

Mount Pisgah Experience - VIGNETTE

Mount Pisgah Experience
Our text is in Deuteronomy chapter 31.  God is getting ready to call Moses home.  I often wonder what Moses thought as he was walking up that mountain. God buried Moses and no man knows his burial place today. But is that the last time we see Moses? Unless we go in the rapture, we will all have a Mount Pisgah Experience.

If You Don’t Like The Message, Kill the Messenger - VIGNETTE

If You Don’t Like The Message, Kill the Messenger
The heat is being turned up on all of us Christians. Army Chaplains are not allowed to close their prayer in the name of Jesus.  We are being muzzled.  If people do not like the message they WILL kill the messenger. The first person to be killed for his message was Abel.

How Do I Love Thee? Knowing God - CLASS

How Do I Love Thee?  Knowing God
What does it mean to love God? How do you teach yourself or others about God?  You do not simply sit down and command others to love or obey God, do you? Of course not!  It's the stories in the Bible that make God come alive! Lets spend time with God in His Word.

Get Me Out Of Here - VIGNETTE

Get Me Out Of Here
Sometimes God leaves us to give us something better.  We are going to look at the life of Joseph beginning at Genesis chapter 40.  Remember Joseph was his daddy’s favorite. He was a good boy. When he was about 17, his brothers decided to get rid of him.  Joseph ends up being a slave.  However, Joseph had a person on whom he depended.  Joseph knew God. 

What Is This Term? Pre-Christians? - VIGNETTE

What Is This Term? Pre-Christians?
Have you heard about this term? Pre-Christians? The idea is that they are not "unsaved" or "lost", they are Pre-Christians. The way the Bible speaks of people who are not Christians is very different. The Bible says the unsaved are going to hell. If you are giving the gospel to the unsaved, to use the term Pre-Christians smacks of Universalism.

Is The Old Man Dead Yet? - VIGNETTE

Is The Old Man Dead Yet?
I was speaking to a friend of mine who lives up North and her daughter worked for a large company. The owner was ill, not expected to live. The man died, the very next day the men 'behind' him, fired 220 some odd people from their jobs and restructured everything.  Greed! Not need! There are many examples of that terrible situation.  There are examples of this in the Bible, too.

If You Want to be Depressed DO This: A Recipe for Depression - CLASS

If You Want to be Depressed DO This: A Recipe for Depression
I am not making light of depression. I know quite a few people who walk around very very depressed. I'm not a medical doctor please understand I am not telling you to drop your meds. Depression is not respecter of person and can come and go. There are circumstances in a person's life that are painful, or shocking, and people can react to that by going into a deep dark pit of depression.

Get Up And Get Going - VIGNETTE

Get Up And Get Going 
This vignette is not about being tired. This vignette is about having a calling on your life and finding excuses for not getting up and going.

Do Something Different With Our Lives - POTPOURRI

Do Something Different With Our Lives
God gets our attention and alerts us to do something different with our lives

Why Am I Living And For What Am I Dying? - POTPOURRI

Why Am I Living And For What Am I Dying?
The Question is often asked "Why Am I Living?" but perhaps a more appropriate question would be "For What Am I Dying?"

Gotcha: The Three Idols of Mankind - CLASS

Gotcha: The Three Idols of Mankind
Every human being who lives today or in the past has been under the power of Satan or the power of Christ. How does the evil one get us? Pleasure, Profit, Honor. 

I've Got a Phone and I've Got a Pen - VIGNETTE

I've Got a Phone and I've Got a Pen
This is not a political vignette, it is a spiritual application of what we've recently heard.

Three Men Who Are My Friends - VIGNETTE

Three Men Who Are My Friends

These three friends can teach us a lot:

He that loves me
He that hates me
He who is indifferent to me:

He who loves me teaches me tenderness
He who loves me teaches me to be cautious
He who loves me teaches me to be self-reliant

Don't Raise Christian Brats - CLASS

Don't Raise Christian Brats

• God set up the family because the family is the glue that holds society together.
• The only thing you can take to heaven is your children.
• We have a manual straight from the Lord in how to raise children.
• The Bible is full of examples of parenting.
• What is the difference between disciple and punishment?
• The dangers of Ritalin.
• How to Biblically train your child.

Lean Soul Living - VIGNETTE

Lean Soul Living
We've all been there. We know what it feels like to have our to have our soul lean, shallow, and weak.

Talitha Kum - CLASS

Talitha Kum (Mark 5)
Today we are thinking about how we comfort ourselves and others Biblically about death.

Typhoid Mary, The Sequel - CLASS

Typhoid Mary, The Sequel
For what did Christ die? For what kind of sins? All of them. You can go to any prison system and those inside will compare themselves to other prisoners and they can always find someone worse them themselves. Out of our hearts comes sin. These things defile a man. We all have a sin nature. Where did you get yours?

Kohath, Korah, and the Kohathites - CLASS

Kohath, Korah, and the Kohathites
God had a purpose for each of the 12 tribes. Levi was one of the 12 tribes and Kohath was the son of Levi. The Kohathites had a special privilege and responsibility to carry the Holy objects. Kohath had a son named Korah. Remember Korah's rebellion? This is a story about God's incredible mercy.

A Widow's Mite and a Widow's Might - VIGNETTE

A Widow's Mite and a Widow's Might
Our text is Mark 12.  What was the widow's heart? She was trusting her God to supply all her needs. Widows, in Biblical days, couldn't work.   She was a dependent, trusting woman.  Jesus makes a wonderful example to all us.

My Theme for 2014 - POTPOURRI:

My Theme for 2014
For a number of years now, I have had a specific theme for the New Year.  Usually, in October I begin praying about two questions:  (1) Lord, what do I need to learn about you this coming year?  (2) And what do I need to learn about myself?

Bible Reading - POTPOURRI

Bible Reading:
A step by step approach to reading the Word of God.