June 12, 2024

Don’t Blame God

“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.”

David Monreal
June 5, 2024

See Yourself from God’s Perspective

There is a worldly tendency to judge by external criteria and this often happens among Christians in the church. More than that, it can happen in how we view ourselves. Many times in this book, James challenges us to not view people based on outward considerations of how much money they make or how well they are dressed. But these same worldly evaluations can happen to us as we consider ourselves so James warns against that.

David Monreal
May 15, 2024

The Crisis of Western Civilization

It won’t do for us to ignore it and huddle in our churches. We need to understand what is going on and try to engage people lovingly and patiently with the truth. It won’t be easy, and it will not go quickly. Our children, grandchildren, and neighbor’s kids are living in this culture, and it is the air they breathe. But truth is stronger than lies.

David Monreal
May 8, 2024

Two Are Better Than One

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

David Monreal
May 1, 2024

Lessons from a Wildebeest

Peter warns us, “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) We need to be on the alert and watch out for one another. As I reflect on the wildebeest I notice that they live at peace with one another because they recognize that the true enemy is not in the midst but is outside ready to attack them.

David Monreal
April 3, 2024

Not of This World

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world” (John 18:36). The Christian life is challenging because we live in two worlds. Our ultimate allegiance is to a Heavenly […]

David Monreal
March 27, 2024

Six Hours One Friday

“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” And one of […]

David Monreal

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  • Greater Grace
    by David Monreal
    “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. […]