Another wonderful posting by my friend Pete Ruble. Kind of fits with my earlier post Isn’t that the assumption in just about everything? Bigger house, bigger boat, bigger car, bigger bank account, bigger church, etc., etc. But Paul warned young Timothy not to fall into that trap of thinking “gain is godliness”. We assume theContinue reading “BIGGER IS BETTER? April 22, 2022”
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January 4, 2022: He Who Promised Is Faithful
“Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, since he who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as youContinue reading “January 4, 2022: He Who Promised Is Faithful”
Isaiah Prayed “WOE Is Me”
Today I have and guest writer, Pete Ruble. Hope you enjoy! FIRE NEEDED October 24, 2021 I would have never chosen this car, but circumstances worked out for us to purchase this 1984 Buick Electra 225. We needed a car at the time, it was only about 10 years old, and was too good ofContinue reading “Isaiah Prayed “WOE Is Me””
What’s Happening To Christianity?
ASSEMBLY LINE September 30, 2021 by Pete Ruble My first job out of high school was at the General Motors plant in North St. Louis. For a car lover like me, it seemed like it would be paradise. I would be surrounded every day by brand-new Chevrolets! What more could a country, car-addict Ruble askContinue reading “What’s Happening To Christianity?”
August 13, 2021: The Ascencion
“After he had said this, he was taken up as they were watching, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? ThisContinue reading “August 13, 2021: The Ascencion”
July 21, 2021: Hearing And Doing The Word
“My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.But beContinue reading “July 21, 2021: Hearing And Doing The Word”
July 11, 2021:
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me, just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen toContinue reading “July 11, 2021:”
Church is Hard
Church is hard for the person walking through the doors, afraid of judgement. Church is hard for the pastor’s family, under the microscope of an entire body. Church is hard for the prodigal soul returning home, broken and battered by the world. Church is hard for the girl who looks like she has it allContinue reading “Church is Hard”
June 21, 2021: Use Prayer, Always
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, andContinue reading “June 21, 2021: Use Prayer, Always”
June 15, 2021: How To Deal With A Sinning Brother
“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ AndContinue reading “June 15, 2021: How To Deal With A Sinning Brother”
The Fractured Rock 