“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 In a previous devotional I wrote about my experiences in trying to lead others to Jesus Christ. Perhaps 95% of them hoped they had been good enough to merit entry into heaven. Somehow they visualized a great scale of justice mounted at the throne […]
Don Denton
The C&O isn’t just a railroad
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it […]
What church?
This blog reflects my personal opinion about the different churches. If you disagree, that’s fine. Just don’t bother to send messages telling me I’m wrong. I get that there are other points-of-view. The Church is the Body of Christ. Its members are believers. It’s NOT a particular denomination or brand name or any other […]
Discipleship 101
“ . . . go and make disciples . . . “ Matthew 28:19 Years ago I served in our church’s evangelism efforts. The way it worked was simple. Any attendee to a worship service who wanted to learn more about salvation could request a personal visit from someone who could explain it to them. […]
Start small!
“What you have heard me teach publicly you should teach to others. Share these teachings with people you can trust. Then they will be able to teach others these same things.” 2 Timothy 2:2 ERV Most people are familiar with the Great Commission–the last words that Jesus Christ spoke to mankind before His ascension. […]
Who do you trust?
“This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:5 “In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:11 Today I spoke with a gentleman who I had […]
Can you believe it?
This website officially launched on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. Right now when I’m writing this piece, it is only 2-1/2 weeks old. I’m trying different types of stories and styles, searching for what’s most effective in reaching any readers. You beliefs may not coincide 100% with mine, and that’s okay. I trust that we […]
Demons–part 2
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 NIV A couple of days ago you considered the question, “Do you believe demons are real?” How did you […]
Which Bible is for me?
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 NIV I can think of no discipline that will add greater momentum to your Christian development than reading the Bible. Trust me on this point. Over my lifetime until three years ago, I read the Bible numerous times, but in […]
It comes with the territory
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 ESV Christians around the world experience persecution. Here in the United States we’re in something of a safe zone as compared to many other countries. You’ve seen the news reports about the horrific treatment of Christians elsewhere […]