By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 27, 2012 in Devotions
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds. (2 Corinthians 10:3-4) Intercede for your friends. Plead with Christ on their account; mention their names in your constant prayer, set apart special […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 24, 2012 in Devotions
Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you. Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 20, 2012 in Devotions
In his old age, when he could no longer see to read, John Newton heard someone recite this text, “By the grace of God—I am what I am.” He remained silent a short time and then, as if speaking to himself, he said: “I am not what I ought to be—ah, how imperfect and deficient! […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 20, 2012 in Devotions
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 18, 2012 in Devotions
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. (John 14:12) Oh, to have done with all glory but glorying in the cross! For my part, I am content to be […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 17, 2012 in Devotions
Words and Music by Kenne Silva Yeah, you’ll see me on a Friday night, free and loose — I’m doin’ it right; A case of beer and I’m on my way — been cooped up, now I’m gonna play. My hair’s too long, so what that to you — I’m talkin’ loud, what you gonna do; I’m […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 16, 2012 in Devotions
But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. (Matthew 10:17-18) You dream that men will admire you, that the holier you are and the […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 16, 2012 in Devotions
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. (John 15:18-19) I never try to teach a […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 14, 2012 in Devotions
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy. (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20) The Thessalonians were heathens plunged in sin, and this poor tent maker came in among them and told them of Jesus […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 13, 2012 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Devotions, Features
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.” (Matthew 5:13) Confusing Times Unfortunately we live in a time where there is just so much misinformation floating around; […]