Posts by Rick Ferguson
Checkmate!
“Overcoming a bad situation or circumstances is easier when we understand God’s understanding of them.” You may have been sold a bill of goods that told you, “If you just come to Jesus everything will be warm and fuzzy, and you’ll never have any problems.” But on day one of our new life in Christ,…
Read MoreIn the Lord’s Service, We Have a Supply
This is the fifth article in the “In the Lord’s Service” series I began and follows Paul’s instruction and the metaphor of a soldier. Having served in our nation’s military and now serving the Lord in His direction and for His pleasure, I want to continue to share lessons the Lord has taught me. 1…
Read MorePeter, Paul, and Mary
Peter, Paul, and Mary. Their rise to prominence came at a time of great tumult in the nation. It was a time of oppression and persecution. Corruption, immorality, injustice and inequality began to increase through the culture and morality of the people. Even the ruling authorities were beginning to be pulled away from Truth, honor,…
Read MoreIs There a Coming War?
Proverbs 10:11 AMP The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil. Wars start for several reasons. Most researchers, philosophers, and subject matter experts on human behavior list the motivations along four lines. Political,…
Read MoreThe Process of Becoming Extra
In a recent article “Being Extra,” I posed this question. “Shouldn’t it be that every Christian would want to be extraordinarily used by God?” Since clicking “Send” and submitting that article, I have found myself given to answering a variation of that question in my own life. How can I be used more? Since becoming…
Read MoreJackson and Trump: Different Parties, Similar Situations
Recently, as my son was completing his summer honors work for U.S. history, I read on some of our past Presidents. When I got to our seventh President, Andrew Jackson. I saw many similarities between him and Donald Trump. Anytime you try to compare people that lived in different eras it can be challenging, and…
Read MoreEstablish Deep, Be Overtaken
Psalm 103:2-5 KJV Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who health all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; So that thy youth is renewed like the…
Read MoreSurviving In a Toxic Workplace
It is Saturday! For most of us the work week is over. Many are looking at chores that need to be taken care of. The grass ain’t getting cut by itself, and that “honey do list” will only grow longer if you do not get after it. Maybe your day is free and plans for…
Read MoreDOGE
“Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?” These are some of the words of the theme song for the television show “Cops.” Many in our federal government bureaucracies could well be hearing this their heads. Instead of police officers closing in on criminals in the streets, we…
Read MoreMission ImPossible
Matthew 9:36-38 NLT When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to His disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the LORD who is in charge of the harvest; ask Him to send more…
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