By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jan 5, 2011 in Devotions
Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” (2 Corinthians 6:17-18) You should know that the times in which […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jan 4, 2011 in Devotions
“The preachers of false doctrine dislike nothing more than the premature detection of their doings. Only give them time enough to prepare men’s minds for the reception of their ‘new views,’ and they are confident of success. They have had too much time already, and any who refuse to speak out now must be held […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jan 4, 2011 in Devotions
All men ought to love peace. War is an immense evil, though it is a necessary evil sometimes. Battles are bloody and distressing events, though sometimes nations cannot maintain their rights without them. But all men ought to love peace. All ought to pray for a quiet life. All this is very true, and yet […]
By AM on Dec 30, 2010 in Devotions
You are those who have stayed with me in my trials. (Luke 22:28) When life is done and role is called up yonder, what will be the words that every disciple will want to hear? Perhaps, the most famous words men want to hear are, “Well done good and faithful servant.” Certainly these would […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 2, 2010 in AM Missives, Devotions
[T]here are many modern professing Christians who would be quick to very, very fervently profess their love for Christ and his Word, that would also be just as quick to reject any fervent defense of doctrinal truth. They would say they love the Word, because they read it everyday; yet they simply see no need or urgency to […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 2, 2010 in Devotions
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16:8) This is the way to live. With God always before us, we shall have the noblest companionship, the holiest example, the sweetest consolation, and the mightiest influence. This must be a resolute […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 1, 2010 in Devotions
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. (Luke 15:1) In today’s understanding the person who is elevated in power is the one who is all the more difficult to approach. The difficulty of getting into a one on one conversation with a king, president, mayor, doctor, celebrity, or others […]
By AM on Nov 22, 2010 in Devotions
J. Randall Easter, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Briar, Azle, TX, tells us: These quotes were sent to me from a friend in Denton. I pray you will read them and meditate upon the propitiatory sacrifice of Christ. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving and I can think of nothing to be more thankful […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 21, 2010 in Devotions
In those days, and in that time, saith the Lord, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve. (Jeremiah 50:20) A glorious word indeed! What a perfect pardon is here […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 20, 2010 in Devotions
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:22) This is a promise of promises. It lies at the foundation of our spiritual I life. Salvation comes through a look at Him who is “a just God and a […]