Recently I was remembering a song by Glenn Campbell called, "like a rhinestone cowboy." As I reflected on it and its lyrics I thought about the book of Ecclesiastes. 9 That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 NASB The rat race has always been since sin came into the world.&...

When sin entered the world it changed the very nature of mankind. Instead of looking too and enjoying the presence of GOD our CREATOR we began to seek our own lusts. Over the millennia this nature has devolved into more and more evil. Looking at the world around us it becomes evident we are in need of greater grace. We must always be on guard, especially now, against the flesh and desires of our own hearts...it leads only to destruction. This is an urgent plea for us ...

As I was praying and thinking about the next episode something traumatic happened at a political rally. After taking some time to just think about what had happened it became apparant what topic I should discuss. GOD'S Word tells us one of the main signs of the last days, before the coming of the LORD JESUS, will be a massive increase in lawlessness - things will continually go from bad to worse. But, what does that mean, when these things begin to take place, for the Christian. ...

Prior to attending church today I still had not firmly fixed on the topic for the podcast. During church we were having communion and then it came to me. Communion is all about the incarnation, death burial, resurrection and return of CHRIST JESUS. We, in Scripture, are told to be on the alert and dressed in readiness for the return of our KING. Then it struck me so very clearly - we don't know when we are going to give an account. Are we ready? This episode I look b...

There is a quote from a Pastor Allen Jackson that has stuck with me ever since I heard it. He says, "If you're going to have strength you should expect a little resistance." Many who profess to be Christian think our life should be one of smooth sailing. We should not expect much in the way of persecution for our following of CHRIST. But what we find out ids the Christian life, if it is in pursuit of following CHRIST, will result in challenges often to difficult for us...

Have you ever heard, "GOD is for you."? Have you ever though about the meaning of that statement? Who is GOD really for? Join us on this episode as we delve into the truth that GOD is for GOD. 11 On the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12 The manna ceased on the day after they had eaten some of the produce of the land, so that th...

The title of this episode comes from a quote I heard from Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church ( https://wochurch.org/ ). I was listening to one of his sermons when he mentioned how the church, in his opinion, has not done a good job of preparing us for desperation. The statement has been with me ever since. Christianity in much of the world, more and more of it each day, is being looked down upon with hostility toward it growing. Most Christians in the world know ...

One of the most common misconceptions about being a devoted faithful follower of CHRIST JESUS the LORD is we are always full of gloom and doom...there is no joy or fun in our lives. It is either that or those who do have "fun" are having fun according to the world standards. Sadly, there are way to many "Christians" who engage in that behavior. The world simply says, "your one of us". How horrible! The title of this episode comes from a quote made by Pastor David Gall...

We are kicking off our seventh season of "That They May All Be One" and it is an exciting time for us! This season the LORD has placed on my heart eighteen episodes covering a wide variety of topics and issues. We are also for the first time going to be doing one to two short videos each week bringing even more current content! This season is a return to the very first Scripture the LORD placed on my heart many years ago - Jeremiah 1:7, "everywhere I send you you shall go an...

Well, it is a sudden end to Season 6 of “That They May All Be One”…but for very purpose of declaring the praises of the LORD JESUS CHRIST! The main message I always want people to hear is the gospel, the very best news ever! Regardless if you are a non-believer or a believer (especially a believer) the gospel is great amazing eternal news!!!! This last episode of season 6 I make a comparison of planning a vacation to seeking the Kingdom of GOD. Take time to watch or listen…it could s...

This discipleship episode deals with a soap box topic of mine. I hear this so much it is just plain irresponsible for a believer to act this way, especially if they claim to love the LORD JESUS. You might think from the title I don’t like books. You would be wrong. Granted I don’t’t have as much time to devote to reading other materials. Nor do I posses the reading ability of my wife. However, there are several authors whom I have been blessed of the LORD to re...

A couple of videos ago I did the topic of Church Membership. I looked at is it Scriptural to have membership in a local congregation based on a formal process which has at its core an individual (s) sign a document stating they adhere to the polity of that congregation and/or denomination. What we found, by Scripture alone, is there is nowhere where a formal process is required or even necessary. Indeed, the setting up of a formal process and declaration could and often does lead to hy...

Sadly, I had to change my original video/podcast discipleship video to a current issue which I have no choice but to talk about. I try to avoid the current gossip or latest, “did you hear” issues that surround pastors of the faith. I believe it unwise and unfruitful to speak on matters which you may not have all the information. However, in this situation, I have too as it involves United In Christ Jesus and its relationship with Alistair Begg and his ministry Truth For Life.&nbs...

I recently asked a friend, Brett, what he had been thinking about regarding his faith. Responding, he told me he had been thinking about abiding in the SPIRIT and how we can only bear fruit being in the SPIRIT. This immediately started my mind running through the Scriptures with them conforming what Brett had shared. Over the next day I had asked several other people what they would like to see discussed. After spending time in prayer the topic Brett shared kept coming back to the forefront. ...

Recently, I had a discussion with a brother regarding church membership. Before we ever began the discussion (he being for and I saying its not mandated by Scripture) I told him, “your going to say to me at some point something to the effect, ‘I see what your saying and your right, but that is just the way we do things.’” As we engaged further and we talked about what the Scriptures said he eventually said what I said he would say. There is absolutely nothing wrong with church membersh...

Here it is a new year - 2024. Perhaps you are one of the many, who with good intent, make new years resolutions and/or goals. We see areas in our life that we need to address like health, eating or other areas we just know we need to work on. The vast majority of people who set these goals with good intentions fail to do one important thing - plan. This is the same with following CHRIST JESUS. Christians can fall into this same trap. We can set goals, some may be unrealistic (ill read the ent...

The first podcast, of 2024, season six and the topic from United In Christ Jesus are two very important topics: Fallen Will and Personal Holiness. Understanding the one and pursuit of the other is absolutely necessary to walking in a manner worthy of the LORD and HIS glorious gospel. **Please pray for this ministry. Please support this ministry - humbled and grateful for you who come alongside of UCJ. Please visit: thattheymayallbeone.org/donate Thank you! Support the show

Here we are the final episode of season five. This is the shortest season we have had. But, I believe it is possible the most important for believers. This season we have examined the importance of discernment and why it is necessary in the daily life of a believer. This last episode we will look at the final piece and perhaps the one most people fear. Also, this episode will be our Thanksgiving Holiday episode. Truly, we as believers have been given the g...

Here we are our fourth episode in season five. We have and are discussing discernment. One of the most important aspects of a Christian is having proper discernment. Episode one we focused on defining discernment and what is necessary to have as a foundation in applying godly Christian discernment. We also discussed three pillars which GOD has shown us in HIS Word, that will aid in our having and applying discernment. Episode two we focused on having our eyes on CHRI...

When we think about discernment our minds usually go to how we are viewing current events surrounding us. Seldom do we take a few minutes to evaluate the foundation by which we discern. We know everything should filter through the Word of GOD and if it does not align with that to take appropriate steps. But, how do we apply the Word? In what manner is it brought to bear on circumstances? There are three main pillars GOD calls us to remember and reflect on, which ...