Give The Devil No Opportunity

Give The Devil No Opportunity

Recently in a sermon at Abundant Life Church, I made the statement that the enemy has no place in our lives except by invitation. A sentiment was expressed that requested further elucidation on the subject. This is certainly something that gets all our attention as we...
Give The Devil No Opportunity

Receiving Grace, Mercy, And Forgiveness

Well, here we are, beginning a New Year and another year of writing The Kernels of Truth. When I began writing these newsletters (the year was 1999) I had no idea that all these years later I would still be writing them and people wouldstill be reading them. Much...
Give The Devil No Opportunity

Savior of All Saviors

I recently heard a song by Josh Turner entitled “I Serve a Savior.” I began thinking about all the songs that speak of Jesus as our Savior and Deliverer. This document could not hold all the titles. This is because without Jesus as our Deliverer and Savior, we would...
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The Folly of Functional Atheism

I remember a story about a 4-year-old boy who started crying on the way home from his dedication at church. His parents asked him why he was crying. His reply was, “The preacher said he wanted me to be raised in a Christian home.”“Then why are you crying,” his parents...
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The Prayer of Perspective

In Luke 11:1, the disciples petitioned Jesus to teach them how “to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” Matthew records the more detailed version of what follows, but we know from the good doctor what prompted Jesus to begin guiding them in how to pray (and...
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The Mystery Of It All

When I become involved with something or someone, I want to learn everything about the subject that has my attention. I want to know how it is assembled and what makes it tick. Sometimes our approach to God is the same. I want to know every aspect of God and be able...