Author: tjbrown7
Divorce is brutal on children
https://notthebee.com/article/a-massive-new-study-shows-the-brutal-effects-that-divorce-has-on-children-here-are-the-big-takeaways Among the study’s findings: Divorce increases teen births by 73 percent and mortality by age 25 by 35 percent. It also significantly drives up rates of incarceration, by about 43 percent. And it drives up mortality “by 35 to 55 percent at divorce,” with those higher levels persisting “for at least 10 years.” The researchers note that “changes in household income, neighborhood quality, and parent proximity account for 25 to 60 percent of these divorce effects.” Marry up, Marry Godly! “The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to … Continue reading Divorce is brutal on children
Shall He Be Great
“Herod wanted to know “where the Messiah was to be born.” and Micah’s prophecy, given around seven centuries before this event, gave him the answer: “In Bethlehem in Judea.” Micah’s prophecy also predicted of the Messiah that “He would be great to the ends of the earth” (Micah 5:4 NASB). Who is known throughout the world more than Jesus Christ? At the very least, Jesus is one of the most famous persons in all of human history. There is no real reason that a poor Jewish man, born in a cave in Bethlehem, should have been known by anyone outside … Continue reading Shall He Be Great
Past finding out
Augustine 400 AD contemplating the God who “inhabiteth eternity”. “But if there was no time before heaven and earth, how, then, can it be asked, “What wast thou doing then?” For there was no “then” when there was no time. Nor dost thou precede any given period of time by another period of time. Else thou wouldst not precede all periods of time. In the eminence of thy everpresent eternity, thou precedest all times past, and extendest beyond all futuretimes, for they are still to come–and when they have come, they will be past. But “Thou art always the Selfsame … Continue reading Past finding out
Fearfully and wonderfully
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.” – Psalm 139:14 Continue reading Fearfully and wonderfully
All for Jesus!
Thank you, Jesus, for being who you have always been! “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” – Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” – John 8:58 “Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” – John 6:67-68 “The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.” – John 7:46 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were … Continue reading All for Jesus!
Let Jesus in!
“LET THE WORD OF CHRIST dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” – Colossians 3:16,17 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed … Continue reading Let Jesus in!
“The greatest goal keeper of all time”
Liverpool Football Club goaltender Allison Becker, who is widely regarded as one of the best goaltenders of all time, celebrated his club’s recent championship run by lifting the Premier League trophy wearing a shirt with John 14:16 prominently emblazed across … Continue reading “The greatest goal keeper of all time”
No peace to the wicked
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” – Jesus Matthew 10:28 “But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” – Jesus John 5:42-44 “And he said … Continue reading No peace to the wicked
God turned the curse
Deutronomy 23:5b We love Him because He first loved us while we were yet sinners! I love Him because He first loved me while I was yet a sinner! “Christ hath redeemed us from THE CURSE of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” – Galatians 3:13-14 “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto … Continue reading God turned the curse
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