The Bible tells us to be "ready to give an answer for the hope we have found in Jesus Christ." To "let our light shine" to be an "epistle read of all men." A street preacher---no unless that is His calling on your life---but a person people realize who has something different about them. A light. A source of hope in a world that needs to see there is hope.

Jude tells us we should "earnestly contend" for the faith! He describes much of what we see around us---even referring to the "last times" and challenges us to be "contenders"---fighters for right, standing for the Lord and His Word! Fighting for our children and grandchildren.

January 8th 2022 is a day that will put many thousands in a Godless eternity!

Do you believe in once saved always saved? What about backsliding? What about a person who totally turns their back on Christ? How do I find God's will for my life? What are the kids telling you about the effects of these Covid lockdowns? Do you believe wearing a mask does any good?

David said, "It is good that I have been affected!" Then he tells us why---because it drove him to the "statues" of God---it drew him closer to God's truth and he found that God had a marvelous plan and my friend He has one for you and me. Trails come only to make us strong!

Are you closer to God today than you were before Covid-19? Is your faith stronger and are you more dependent on His Word? Are you trusting Him more or are you more distant from His promises? You need to hear what the Lord has laid on my heart today!

At the beginning of each New Year I hear so many ideas about how we need to try this or try that. Especially this year many are hoping for some miracle cure for all the ills affecting our lands. My friend we don't need something new---we just need to follow the time tested, proven ways of God! They still work!

This week I was given two vivid pictures of what it really means to be born again and to know for sure heaven awaits those who die in Christ.

Why is there so much trouble in the world? A lesson on travail! How do I get the Tell it like it is Report? What is the truth about our schools? Is Covid-19 a sign of the times and things to come? A great truth from Prov. 1. God is faithful to the faithful! Look up!

Three times in the Gospels and several other places throughout the Word we are told we must "Love the Lord you God with ALL your heart, ALL your souls and all your mind." Your walk talks and your talk talks but your walk talks louder than your talk talks!