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Tearing Down a House

September 13, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 2 Kgs 25:8-17, Matt 7:24-27, rewards, Temple

In Matt 7:24-27, the Lord says that a believer’s life is like a house. He can build a valuable and sturdy house if he does the things the Lord tells him to do. If he is disobedient, the house will come crashing down. This, of course, has nothing to do with receiving eternal life, which

Itching to Enter the Fight (Rev 17:14)

August 31, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Armageddon, Called, Chosen, Election, Faithful, rewards

It may sound strange to civilians, but I can attest that members of the military’s elite forces are eager to be a part of the battle when our nation goes to war. They consider it an honor to defend their country and put an end to any threat. They see themselves as defending their own

Spiritual Gaslighting

August 16, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 1 Pet 3:14-17, gaslight, Matt 5:11-12, rewards, Suffering

In 1944, the movie Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman, was released. The movie centered around a woman who marries a seemingly kind and loving man. However, as the movie progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that the husband is not what he appears. He secretly moves objects in the house from one place to another, as well

Is the Lord Serious?

July 26, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Discipleship, Obedience, rewards

My daughter recently told her five-year-old son to bring her an item from another room. When he didn’t, she asked him why. He informed her that she hadn’t told him to do so. When she informed him that she indeed had, he remarked, “You only told me four times!” It is hard to comprehend the

Freedom

July 3, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - rewards, Rom 8:2, spirit

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. It is a day on which we celebrate our freedoms. In the US, we have a lot of them, even if many of them appear to be in jeopardy. Our disintegrating culture might actually cause us to value our freedoms to a greater degree. I consider

Not Impressed (1 Kgs 16:21-28)

May 18, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Luke 6:26, Matt 5:11, Omri, praise, rewards, world

At first glance, many would be impressed with a king named Omri. He ruled over the northern Nation of Israel after the Jewish people had split into two nations. One could argue that Omri brought political stability to his nation. Three of the four kings preceding him were victims of assassinations. The king immediately before

Joseph and Eternal Rewards (Heb 11:22)

March 29, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Heb 11:22, Joseph, rewards, sufferings, trials

Joseph was one of the brightest lights in the OT. He was a man who remained faithful to the Lord despite the many difficulties and injustices he experienced. His story is found in Genesis 37–48. He was severely mistreated by his own brothers and became a slave in Egypt. He rose to be the head

The Impact of One Person

March 24, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - apostasy, family, rewards, Suffering

In Hebrews 11, we are met with a list of Biblical figures who exemplify what it means to walk by faith and not by sight (11:1). Ultimately, we see in these people believers willing to pay the price of following the Lord, and who did so in order to receive a better resurrection and reward

The Unlikely Hero

February 24, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Bema, Hebrews 11, last will be first, rewards

As an Army brat, I’ve heard many war stories, especially those regarding Medal of Honor winners. The Medal of Honor is the highest award that our country issues to its military, and it is only given to those soldiers who have exhibited profound acts of bravery and sacrifice. To put it into perspective, most Medal

The Rewards of a Beggar

January 6, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - beatitudes, Luke 16, rewards, Suffering

In Luke 16:19-31, the Lord tells a fascinating story about a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. He starts the story by painting a graphic picture of the pair. The rich man is wearing purple linen, dining lavishly, and living sumptuously. In stark contrast, the sick beggar is sitting outside the rich man’s gate,