Category Archives: God’s Will

God’s Enabling

Posted on February 25, 2020 by russellmckinney

Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Proverbs 4:26

Posted on January 13, 2020 by russellmckinney

In the new SoundCloud podcast, Malcolm Woody and I use Proverbs 4:26 as a launching point to say a few things about pondering the path you are currently walking. With the shine not being off this new year yet, it’s … Continue reading →

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Moved By the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 13, 2020 by russellmckinney

for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21, N.K.J.V.) The Greek word translated as “moved” in this verse is phero. The word … Continue reading →

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How Satan Leads Us to Our Own Destruction

Posted on December 7, 2019 by russellmckinney

Noted British pastor Charles Spurgeon once told the story of a preacher who was taking a leisurely stroll through a small village. As the preacher walked along, he saw a farmer leading a herd of pigs down the road. Since … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Right Doctrine

Posted on November 15, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Right Doctrine for Right Living” series (post #3) The Christian realm today is dominated by an attitude known as ecumenicalism. Since I realize that’s a big, scary word, let me define it for you. Ecumenicalism is the attitude that says … Continue reading →

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Strengthen the Things Which Remain

Posted on November 2, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die…” (Revelation 3:2, N.K.J.V.) According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, everything has its season and every purpose its time under heaven. Certainly that includes a time to leave and a … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Change, But Don’t Try to Put Him in a Box

Posted on October 17, 2019 by russellmckinney

“For I am the Lord, I do not change…” (Malachi 3:6, N.K.J.V.) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Posted on October 14, 2019 by russellmckinney

Is there really a season for everything and a time for every purpose? Well, that’s what the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 3:1. Join Malcolm and me as we delve into this verse and discuss it for the latest podcast. If … Continue reading →

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Gamaliel’s Advice

Posted on September 28, 2019 by russellmckinney

“And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Obeying Christ’s Commands

Posted on September 24, 2019 by russellmckinney

Alexander the Great is one of those historical figures about which enough stories are told to make you wonder if they are all true. My guess is that some of them really happened and some of them didn’t. With that … Continue reading →

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