The Weaker Sister and Brother in Christ There are a plethora of believers among us on read.cash who have not been discipled due to our slothfulness. They are mere babes stuck on the milk of God's word when they should be feeding on the meat of his divine revelation to us. Freedom We who have trusted on Jesus for our **salvation by faith alon**e are freed from the law of sin and death. We are not bound by the religious ordinances observed by the Jews. Nevertheless, we should…
Let's Spread the Word It's another blessed day and a great one to be alive. I don't know about you, but before I get out of bed in the morning I give thanks to God for a new day. Let's get after it today and be productive not only for ourselves and our responsibilities, but for others, too. A long journey As I was finishing up the book of Acts early last night, it dawned on me how far Paul travelled on his second missionary journey. He travelled roughly 1,500 miles or 2,414…
The Anguish of Paul over the Galatians If you have read all of the Apostle Paul's letters and epistles, you may have noticed one startling thing after his opening salutations. Read on to see Paul's righteous anger on display. Contrary to popular belief, the Apostle Paul was no weakling. Not only was he a strong man and a staunch defender of the Christian faith, he was also strong-willed and far from fragile when it came to physical strength. Do not be mistaken: he was…
Faith and Law: A Spiritual Quiz for Christians The title says it all. This is a spiritual quiz for each one that is willing to read and check their spiritual status. You must be honest during the short quiz in order to properly evaluate your relationship with God the Creator. Caveat Unlike fun quizzes we see from time to time on read.cash this particular one is not for our entertainment purposes. **Again, unless you are 100% honest with yourself, the quiz will not be…
WARNING: There is No Purgatory! Brace yourselves. Hard truths ahead. I am coming out and saying in a spirit of love that there is no such thing as purgatory and that it is a lie straight from the pit of hell. You, the person who blocked me, you will not have any adverse affect on the truth I will now teach those **who have ears to hear**. First of all, your sponsorship is cancelled. I cannot and will not support a false teacher who leads people to hell. These false doctrines…
Spiritual Malnutrition Aside from world hunger, there is an abundance of spiritual malnutrition in our world today, and it is not limited to the world of unbelievers but also includes Christ's body of believers, His church. This is unfortunate but true. We are called to be the salt and light of the world but many of us are failing this very mission. The task My task is not to belittle or shame anyone by saying what I did above or below. Instead, it is a call to repent and…
Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness Self-righteousness is not a good trait. Insofar as the Bible speaks, self-righteousness, which is inherently related to legalism, is the belief that we can somehow generate within our self a righteousness that will be wholly acceptable to God. This is simply the opposite of what Jesus expects of us and cautions us against. The Apostle Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans: "As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one"…
If "if" was a Fifth There's an old saying: "If *if* was a fifth, we'd all be drunk." Stop and think about this old adage. I'm rather confident you have heard it more often than not. There's a problem attached to this phrase and I want to expound on it. Meaning What the heck is the meaning of this oft-repeated phrase? Simply stated, it means that the world is full of “if’s”. If this, if that. Where the rubber hits the proverbial road, what we have then is a situation where…
Just When You Thought it was Safe Numerous people get the wrong idea of what it actually means to be safe. Enclosed behind the security of our gate, fence or home is not necessarily the optimal idea insofar as safety is concerned, though it does provide one with relative comfort and assurance. My goal today is to speak to three issues, namely: home safety, COVID-19 safety, and a safe haven in Jesus Christ. Home safety Ultimately, no home safety is perfectly secure. Mansions…
Speak Up and Do Not Fear! Many people are afraid to speak in front of even a small crowd. Nerves, butterflies in the stomach, vomiting, and an unwillingness keep many individuals away from speaking up. The irony is that amongst friends one can hardly get the same people to stop talking. University When I attended university years ago, the core curriculum mandated that a student take at minimum two courses on public speaking. As I sat in the back of one class I was amazed how…
A Bucket of Pleasure, A Bucket of Money Do we ever have enough of anything in this life? What makes us happy? We see a lot of articles here on read.cash about how to be happy. As far as I am concerned, **they really miss the mark**. We think if we could simply climb one more rung up the success ladder of life, it is then that we could truly find lasting happiness. But that never happens, does it? **Admit it**. There is always something else we desire and then another and…
Sunday and Our Wages Another Sunday has arrived. What's your plan for the day? Picnic? Family bonding? Work? Tasks? Shopping? Leisure activities? A day at the park? Church services? There are as many plans as there are people. Some people are gathered together in one accord, with the same mindset regarding their plans for today. Others will forget all about their Creator and instead pursue worldly pleasures which are of temporary benefit. Our wages Some of us work, while…
How Can We be Foolish and Thankless? Everywhere we look there is a spirit of thanklessness in our societies. Many people are so overly consumed with self and what they possess that they have neglected to give thanks for it. Examples The next time you have an opportunity to dine out, have a look around at others (do not stare) while waiting on your food. If you see what I observe, you will see that may people are like pigs feeding at a trough. They dig in their food without…
How Many Times Must We be Warned? Serious question: How many times do we have to be warned before there are no more warnings? Ever stopped to consider the question? Has your conscience ever spoken to you in that still, small voice to warn you and you ignored it? I know I have - more times than I care to remember. Once I drove drunk on my birthday on the way home from a stock car race. I went through a late yellow light and turned on to a new highway. A highway patrol officer…
Hypocrisy on Full Display Hypocrites and acts of hypocrisy are everywhere! Oh, I'm sure you have noticed some, but have you really taken the time to see the bigger picture? We all should. Media The media today is merely a propaganda arm of socialists, Marxists and the elite liberal-minded who despise freedom and capitalism and who seek to enslave us. CNN, Fox News, NBC, the BBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, ABS-CBN, RT News, and many more, all spread misinformation 24 hours a day. Every…
Always be Encouraged! Absolutely nothing but yourself is keeping you from being filled with joy today, and the same is true of the days that lie ahead. Be encouraged! You and I do not have to live in a state of discouragement because we have a choice to not submit to it. **Anger** Nobody can make us angry. **We choose to be angry**. That's a fact. And there are definitely words and actions that push our buttons. And anger is justified as long as we do not sin. "In your anger…
Service to the Community Better to do than to say. Far too often we quote Scriptures and believe them, but we do not put them into practice. I am just as guilty as anyone. Church Unfortunately, most of the language in the churches in the Philippines are in Tagalog or Taglish. And, worse yet, services are 3 hours long and there is a 20 minute sermon. Hopefully that is not true of your church. While the early church sang worship songs from the Psalms, their focus was not on…
Attacked and Ridiculed Things happen. Ridicule I can handle. Beatings, yes, most of the time. If my grammar is errant, forgive me. I am typing with one finger, and one eye partially closed. The pain I can handle as well. The situation I wanted to visit my mates who I have not seen for six months. Normal conversation ensued: talk about our wives, etc. And then religion was brought up. This was my opportunity to preach Jesus. Some of my mates were getting on about my absence…
What Happened to Our Sense of Humor? Honestly, what happened? Yes, our world is in a shambles, but why have we stopped laughing? Stick with me here, because I have a real dream to share I had last evening. As for humor, I don't mean the sitcom drivel on television or in raunchy nightclubs, either. I mean good, clean jokes and laughs. Word examples Times change as do words. When we use the word fizzle today we mean failure. But back in the day it meant something different.…
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