Treasures in Clay Pots

By Benjamin H. Liles

          But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, New American Standard

God as the Son

By Benjamin H. Liles

          The Lord himself will give you a sign: The ·virgin [or young woman] will ·be pregnant [conceive] and will have a son, and she will name him Immanuel [“God is with us”]. ~ Isaiah 7:14, Expanded

Belief in the Son is Eternal Life

By Benjamin H. Liles

          The people asked Jesus, “What are the things God wants us to do?” Jesus answered, “The work God wants you to do is this: Believe the One he sent" (John 6:28-29, Expanded).

A Day at the Beach Book Review

By Benjamin H. Liles

A Day at the Beach delivers on being a peaceful, easy, kind of feeling book. Todd and Jedd Hafer offer a joy-filled perspective on life and faith. From what I can tell about what the Publisher, Tyndale, says about the book and the brothers, “[They] don’t have the answers to all of life’s troubles; [they] help you see that the God who built the universe also wants to help you build a great life.”

Be a God-Pleaser

By Benjamin H. Liles

          I know I have given the gospel of Christ for almost a year now, but I want to do something a little different. No, I'm not deviating from what I consider to be the standard. But I want to share what I honestly and fully believe. Stay with me in this article. It's not only long, but it will encourage you in your faith and in your walk

God's Thoughts Towards His Children

By Benjamin H. Liles

          "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11, NLT

Thinking of Re-Designing

By Benjamin H. Liles

          Okay, I want some involvement from you all who read my blog. Let me know what colors you'd like to see on this site. Also, let me know what kinds of Christian articles you'd love to read about.

Jesus: The Way, Truth, and Life

By Benjamin H. Liles

          Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. ~ Romans 15:2, New King James

He Who is Like Elijah

By Benjamin H. Liles

          Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”
          And he answered, “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals. Now therefore, send and gather all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table. ~ 1 Kings 18:17-19, New King James

Weekends Off...

By Benjamin H. Liles

          I tend to take the weekends off to recharge. From Friday nights to Sunday before dusk I don't normally blog. The reason for this isn't just to unwind, but so I can be and remain close to the Lord. There's a Bible story where Mary is sat at Jesus' feet. He's giving a word. Martha is in the kitchen doing what she does best (see Luke 10:38-42). It's what we're comfortable with.

The (Un)Biblical Approach to God

By Benjamin H. Liles

          The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good. ~ Psalm 14:1, New American Standard

The Seed of Sarah

By Benjamin H. Liles

          For it is written: "Be glad, barren woman, you who never bore a child; shout for joy and cry aloud, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband." ~ Galatians 4:27, Paul quotes Isaiah 54:1, New International Version.

Why the Gospel didn't remain in Israel

By Benjamin H. Liles

          Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! ~ Romans 11:33, New King James

The Intercession of the Suffering Man

By Benjamin H. Liles

          My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? ~ Psalm 22:1, Expanded

God's Reputation, His Blessing

By Benjamin H. Liles

          The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. He gives me new strength. He leads me on paths that are right for the good of his name. Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because you are with me. Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me. 

Repentance is a Process

By Benjamin H. Liles

          When the apostles who were still in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. When Peter and John arrived, they prayed that the Samaritan believers might receive the Holy Spirit. These people had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, but the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them. Then, when the two apostles began laying their hands on the people, they received the Holy Spirit.

Why God Warns

By, Benjamin H. Liles

          "At the end of seven days the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me. When I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand."