Live Scripturally
Pastor Claude T. Stauffer
Abundance Through Accuracy
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” John 10:10 Do you feel like there’s something missing in your life? Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior and been born again? You’ve heard of Jesus’ promise for “abundant life,” but...
Russia, Russia, Russia – Part 2
In our first part of this two-part series on the Ezekiel 38-39 war, we looked at some facts on Russia and what the Bible says about the region where Russia is today. We also considered some of the geopolitical factors involved with the prophetic conflict such as the...
A Fist in the Sky
“There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand” – 1 Kings 18:44 The recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decisions just may be a fist in the sky. What do I mean? Read on. Eighty-seven percent of people in our country either never took out student loans or...
Russia, Russia, Russia – Part 1
Russia, Russia, Russia. That is what we heard as part of a trumped-up accusation of Russian collusion against the 45th president by his scheming opposition. The supposed collusion was prominent in the news and was refuted by President Trump by mimicking “Russia,...
The Berean Spirit
“. . . they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” – Acts 17:11b There is a lot of misunderstanding and outright deception in our world today. This is a sign of the times in which we live....
“With What Shall I Come Before the LORD”?
Some say politics and religion don’t mix, but why then do so many politicians go out of their way to maintain they are religious, even when they act in very unreligious ways? For instance, why do so many politicians claim allegiance to Christianity and act in such...
Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together
“’Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the LORD” – Isaiah 1:18a God has given human beings a brain and the capacity to reason through problems intelligently. God uses reason to reach our hearts with the gospel. While it is possible for someone to know about...
The Purpose of a Pastor – Leading Others into Living Hope
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen” – 1 Peter 5:10-11 Being a pastor is a...
What Does the Bible Say About War?
"Where do wars and fights come from among you?" - James 4:1a This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. For many this marks the beginning of summer. It’s a three-day weekend! But Memorial Day weekend is much more than that. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who paid...
Spirit Led Living Sacrifices
How can we discern the will of God? That’s an important question for those who have a saving relationship with God in Christ because once you have been saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus, your heart is changed, and you have a passion to please God. God is...