“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 This Superlative Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, our King Eternal. It is also … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200913 Open Topic
Author: bakocarl
9-9-20 Midweek Musings
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious … Continue reading 9-9-20 Midweek Musings
Dear KMAG: 20200906 Open Topic
Jonah 3 6 When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7 This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let people or animals, herds or flocks, … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200906 Open Topic
9-2-20 Midweek Musings
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. 22nd Ordinary SundayAugust 30, 2020“Not Quitting” Jeremiah 20:7-9Romans 12:1-2Matthew 16:21-27 My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – Most of the truly worthwhile things we can do in life take much, much more … Continue reading 9-2-20 Midweek Musings
Dear KMAG: 20200830 Open Topic
[I was a bit hesitant to post the following article, but did because the overall message is good and pertinent. Most, perhaps all, of those of us who are Christians at The QTree have some doctrinal differences between us, but we can’t let minor doctrinal differences divide us. In the essentials – Unity; in the … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200830 Open Topic
8-25-20 Midweek Musings
"I took the deed of purchase — the sealed copy containing the terms and conditions, as well as the unsealed copy — and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel and of the witnesses who had signed the deed and of all … Continue reading 8-25-20 Midweek Musings
Dear KMAG: 20200823 Open Topic
You want to reject God? He will let you! He who believes in Him [Jesus] is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200823 Open Topic
Dear KMAG: 20200816 Open Topic
Then He [God] said [to Elijah], “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200816 Open Topic
8-12-20 Midweek Musings
19th Ordinary SundayAugust 9, 2020“Escaping to God” 1 Kgs 19:11-13Rom 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – How do we deal with the hardships of life? What is our attitude, our response, or reaction when life becomes extremely difficult? How do we react when our life is threatened or in imminent danger? … Continue reading 8-12-20 Midweek Musings
Dear KMAG: 20200809 Open Topic
This Superlative Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, our King Eternal. It is also a place to read, post and discuss news that is worth knowing and sharing. Please post links to any news … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200809 Open Topic