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06/18/2026

Read Through the Bible / June 18 / Song of Solomon 6-8
The story goes that the man came to his love’s house, she already in bed did not get up, he left a gift at the door and left, she gets up and searches for him. Three things I see in the first glance, One, relationships take work for love is action. If I love, I get out of bed, I obey God because I love Him, and I seek to be with the one I love. I remind us that it is a book of love between a man and woman, and God and man. Two she realizes in her search she is in love and has not lost his love. We can be secure in love for true love is not like plucking the daisy: she loves me, she loves me not…. Love knows that she will find him and he will be glad to see her. The relationship between the two is public. The voices of others are mentioned in these chapters. True love is not a secret. People already know what you are in love with or who you are in love with. Your testimony declares you are in love with yourself, money, sports, work, your spouse, or God. The bride or lady here is at one point a little surprised that she has the attention of others. You have an impact on others. You and I are to be light to others. As I continue to read I see love is patient. She says Iove between man and woman gets physical. Remember God designed this. The world has discolored the physical relationship as evil or sinful. I have heard several times those that have said, “We should be thankful Adam and Eve fell into sin, because we wouldn’t be here if they had not fallen.” Wrong. I have told them go back before the fall and see that God encouraged, actually commanded them, to have a physical relationship. Marriage is to be full of this beauty. These chapters show us the beauty of love which is spirit, soul, and body. However, the woman said there was a proper time and place for intimate relationship. The relationship is meant for marriage not before or outside. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.(I Cor 13). So let’s relish in our love in marriage. Let’s enjoy every aspect of our relationship with each other. If not married be patient and wait till that special one comes. We all need to relish and enjoy the beauty of our relationship with God. I was thinking God enjoys alone time with us. Jesus said when you pray find a quiet spot with just you and God. Wow. God actually wants us to act like a bride. One that is in love!

Pastor Daniel

06/17/2026

Read Through the Bible / June 17, 2026 / Galatians 3
Foolishness has been defined as doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results. The Bible declares that foolishness is believing and acting as if there is no God. Both theses definitions apply to our chapter. When you are in debt you become a slave to the lender. You have to keep up with the payments. You have to work that extra job or two and you are busy 7 days a week. When you are out of debt you can relax a bit and take a family day without feeling guilty or worried the truck is going to get repossessed. Being debt free brings lots of freedom. Why if you have your debt paid off would you enter into debt the very next day? (Because by the time I got my truck paid off it’s old and I need a new one. The truth you want a new one.) You and I were born with a debt. Everyone was, no exceptions, save Jesus who had no earthly father. This debt is so enormous you cannot pay it off in a lifetime. The only way to satisfy the sin debt is to die. Death is the payment for sin. When sin is paid for you are actually given life and freedom. Pride says I do not need charity so I will work my debt off. Many people have dedicated themselves to religion and what they believe are good works, in order to get rid of sin. It doesn’t work that way. No matter what you do, unless you die, the debt Is not paid. God wanted to show us our need and to point us to Christ so He gave us a law. Specifically to the Jews. The law here was compared to a school master. In the story of Pinocchio, we see a glimpse of the meaning. Jiminy Cricket is to make sure Pinocchio gets to school. A school master was not the teacher but the one who takes you to the teacher. Once under the teacher’s care the schoolmaster is not part of the process anymore. Pinocchio got into trouble because he did not obey Geppoto, and did not listen to Jiminy Cricket. Now the law God gave was perfect and if kept would make the keeper perfect. Trouble is we break the law soon after birth and continue to do so from time to time all our lives. The law condemns us in that sense to death. I am born on death row; I have a debt that needs to be paid. Jesus died on the cross to pay that debt. He offers me life and a way out of that death row prison cell. If my debt has been paid why would I want to go to work and sit back in that cell? Once again salvation is not about what we eat or don’t eat, what we do on Saturday of Sunday, how many acts of kindness we can do, strictly following religion. Salvation is putting faith in Jesus Christ. It is living by that Faith. When I trust Jesus He pays my debt, gives me freedom, and helps me stay free. He writes God law in my heart so that I live to please God. And because Christ is perfect by faith I receive Christ, I am made perfect. Awesome. Why do I want to leave Christ, freedom, and life to go back into debt? Paul reminds us grace and faith came before the law with Abraham. The law did not take away from the promise or replace it. In Abraham all could be blessed. All means all. That is you and me. Faith in Christ sets me free: not to please myself but to please God. Pleasing myself will lead me back into sin without God. Pleasing God brings peace, joy, and eternal rewards.

Pastor Daniel

06/16/2026

Read Through the Bible / June 16/ Song of Solomon 4-5
We can smile at love poems. The mechanic, “Your as beautiful as my Milwaukee power ratchet or the dairy farmer, “You are as beautiful as Bessie my Holstien cow!” The sportsman comparing his love to a football, fish, or doe. Yes, we seem to get some interesting ideas of beauty. I had a hard time seeing any beauty in a bulldog we once took care of, but she was good with the kids anyhow. They say, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Husbands your wife should be so beautiful that you stopped looking and realize no one compares or comes close your bride. Did you know God calls us the “apple of His eye.” ? Love sees beauty and overlooks any flaws. In fact, 1Pe 4:8 says,“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins,” Even in our relationships selfishness can enter. The bridegroom coming by late finds the door locked. Now it’s hard in this poem to understand the exact timing of this event. Before marriage or after. Dream or reality. But the point is this. The man comes to see his love. She is already in bed and the door is locked. He tries the latch. She already in bed does want to get out get dressed put shoes on even for her love. She is being a little lazy. Love doesn’t get lazy selfishness does. She reluctantly gets up and goes to the door. She finds he has already gone. Upon finding a locked door he leaves a gift of sweet smelling oil and departs. In Revelation 3:20 we hear Jesus say, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Husbands and wives love each other love fellowship. Do not start making comparisons to others. Want to wreck your relationship just say, “Why can’t you wear your hair like__________.?” “ Why can’t you be like __________ my friend says her husband always__________.” Christians quit comparing God to idols or compare religions to see if you made the right choice. When God knocks at your door do not lock Him out. Well folks. Walk in the beauty of love. God loves you and calls you beautiful. Jesus our bridegroom is awesome. Family is beautiful. I keep wondering what to compare my wife to. I know she is my Sunshine! Have a blessed beautiful day. Be quick to answer God’s knock on the door.

Pastor Daniel.

06/15/2026

Read Through The Bible / June 15, 2026/ Galatians 2
Paul to set the background for the message in his letter shares his testimony. He was not a self-proclaimed, self-credentialed missionary. He was called by God which was recognized by the church sent out by its leaders. His message was the gospel. The gospel was the message of grace for Jews and Gentiles. The definition of grace leaves no room for works or the law. Many believe they can be saved by their good work. Others believe by giving strict care to maintain their religion that salvation is earned. Salvation is not a reward or wages earned. Salvation is by grace. Secondly and probably the most important truth is that Jesus would not have gone to the cross if the law and religion could save. If man was born good or could become good enough why the cross? Good enough does not get anyone even close. All are sinners and Giod demands perfection for He is Holy. Paul’s testimony is that he preached the gospel consistently to Jews and Gentiles and his main ministry was to the Gentiles. Because salvation is by grace he would not have Titus take the mark of the religious Jew. Circumcision was not part of salvation. Paul even proclaimed the gospel to Peter who needed to be reminded. Peter had been taught by God about salvation for the gentiles when sent to Cornelieus but allowed prominent religious Jews to mess him up. Salvation is not and outward mark, many have said that baptism is to the Christian what circumcision is to the Jew. Baptism and outward sign is not salvation. What you eat or do not eat doesn’t affect your spirituality for salvation is not food or drink. There may be more physically healthy things, but refraining from eating meat or eating a certain diet does not bring salvation. It’s not what you eat or who you eat with. Its not what religion your practice. Paul said to Peter, “You know that you do not have to become a Jew to be saved, in fact now that you are a Christian you are no longer living like the religious Jew.” Paul’s message from God was the gospel of Grace. Church is good and I believe a great thing to be a faithful member of but being a member of a church doesn’t get you to heaven or earn special bonus points toward your forgiveness. Baptism is to be done after salvation in obedience but is not part of salvation. Doing good is a nice thing but good work is a fruit of salvation not a bribe. If your works are meant o earn salvation then the Bible says they are as filthy rags. In Christ you are free to have whatever diet you desire. There are some diets healthier but not more spiritual. There is some “common sense” in this matter, I mean poison is available to you and spiritually won’t affect your heart but poison is not a good choice with your freedom to eat what you want. Paul sums up the Christian life in a favorite verse of many: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 2:20
Pastor Daniel

06/14/2026

Read Through The Bible / June 14 / Song of Solomon 1-3
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1Jn 4:7-8). Christians are known by their love. Unbelievers are known for their lack of love. Song of Solomon is a book about love. There are several positions taken on this book. There are those who think it is an allegory showing the picture of Christ and the church. I have no problem with that since the church is called the bride of Christ. However, since this is an Old Testament book and the church is not yet part of the picture there is more than that. Yes, there are many prophecies in the Old Testament but I am not convinced this is just a prophetic book. I do think that man has a tainted view of love. First of God’s love. Many people are depressed and discouraged because they feel unloved and ugly. Wrong. This book teaches us that God sees us beautiful and loves us. Many people are only in love with themselves not enjoying the relationship of “ My beloved is mine, and I am his;...( 2:16). This book describes a single focus of lovers committed to each other while many times God calls out His people for adultery. Idolatry is spiritual adultery. God wants our love to be dedicated and faithful to Him. Spiritual fornication is misplaced worship. When man worships idols and other things, or himself outside a relationship with God. Yes, I believe there are many lessons on love in this book. God’s love for man, and man’s response in love to God. It shows a great loving relationship that we can have with God which is so awesome. This book does something else as well. And I believe the main story is plainly set before us in a song and poem which many times causes us to think. How many of you it literature class tried to dissect a poem? I will admit there are some ancient poems that went above my head. Poems and songs many times give hints and paint pictures and sometimes three people reading the same poem get a different picture. Song of Solomon clears up a misconception. There are religious leaders that proclaim that being single is more spiritual. That a love expressed in marriage relationship is unspiritual. Man has distorted love with lust. There are religions that throw out good and righteousness because someone messed up. Do we stop eating eggs because there are those who have egged a car and ruined someone’s property? Remember God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” He also then said, “ Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” And one more, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth..” Song of Solomon teaches us the beauty of love in marriage which includes body, soul, and spirit. How do we respond to, “ He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” This book once again allows us to see and understand love and we do not have to feel guilty about being in a marriage relationship. It shows us the purty of love in a physical relationship. Didn’t we read in the New Testament “greet one another with a kiss.” “Rejoice with those who rejoice weep with those who weep.” “Pray for one another”. God’s love is to be in every aspect. Physical touch. emotions and attitude, and in spirit. There are boundaries and guidelines for all this as well but the fact remains: God loves you and wants a personal relationship with you. When you have God’s love you can love your wife or husband with a great love that extends past a smile and a handshake. Husbands and wives enjoy each other express love even in the physical. God designed marriage and don’t let the world wreck God’s design. Let’s honor marriage. Let’s be faithful and love God will all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Pastor Daniel.

06/13/2026

Read Through The Bible/ June 13 / Galatians 1

There are several powerful and might say mind blowing statements in this first chapter of Galatians. I think the first is that I am saved because God wanted it. Just think God's will is my salvation. It wasn't my choice. It wasn't my doing. I didn’t plan it or make it happen. We are so much lower than God that we cannot figure it out although we debate and argue over the subject if choice. I cannot explain it all I will be honest. I can only say, "God chose me before I was born and designed my salvation from the very beginning." God sent Jesus who gave Himself to pay for my pardon the payment for my sins, defeated death and gave me eternal life. Because He wanted to. He put circumstances and events in my life along with messengers so I coukd here tge gospel. He sent His Holy Spirit to convict me of my sin convince me of God’s truth and dwells within me to carry out tgat Truth. All because Gid wanted to. Salvation is God's plan. God's work and and man can only try to mess it up. Paul I once again had to share his testimony and lufe story in order to gain a hearing. People say, " why should I listen to you?" Paul tries to make a point clear. Jesus is the way truth and life. The only way. There us one gospel message. Christ died was buried and rose again. Man including Paul has been dedicated to religion. Man has his pride to believe he can earn salvation. Satan likes to distort and spread lies by taking some truth and mixing it with lies. He likes to take black and white to make gray. Do try to live in the gray areas. Live in truth. Paul warns the people that God delivered salvation. God does not change He us the same yesterday today and forever. No matter how appealing man makes his message stick to God's. I told you I cannot explain all of it but I do not salvation is God's choice but yoh and have to make a choice to believe and receive God's grace or to reject and rebel. Receive and have eternal life reject and have eternal death. Man has made salvation about man. Salvation is about God. Paul makes a statement that I believe sats that there is severe judgment for someone promoting a false gospel. There is only one and there are those on Satan's side promoting another. Because of our flesh and pride there are lies that are appealing. Let's humble ourselves before God belive the truth and stick with it. Be a One God One Truth One message person for life.

Pastor Daniel

06/12/2026

Read Through The Bible / ⁰June 12 / Ecclesiastes 10-12

Some people are more rough in carpenters while others are finish carpenters. Some people take attention to details while others just see the whole picture attached glance. Some people use the phrase “close enough”. I had a boss who would say “I want to know if it's right is it good to nail.” So I learned to say “nail it!* We usually don't trip over boulders but pebbles. And in the scene if life details matter. We are not to be close we are to be holy for even a small sin causes a huge mess in our lives. A little leaven leavens the whole pot or here in our chapter a fly ruins the pot. We must see the whole picture to be encouraged and understand the goal but we must be dedicated to details to get it done right. Solomon gives lots of warnings and the pebbles that can trip us up. Our attitude toward authority. Our tongue. Our zeal or slothfulness. He continues on. Work now while you can and do not procrastinate. Do not retire early, stay busy and focused. Idleness is the devil's workshop. Understand God is the Creator and you are not so smart. Do not waste your young years myself do not waste the energy you have. Truth. One day age is going to affect you. I keep telling myself I am not going to get old. My ears and eyes have started to betray me. But I am dedicated to Solomon's conclusion of the whole matter of life. I hope you as well will be dedicated and truly be all in to “fear God and keep His commandments.”

Pastor Daniel

06/11/2026

Read Through The Bible / June 11 / 2 Corinthians 13
Paul’s closing chapter sums up the letter. The most important thing to be addressed was sin. Then there were three things about that. First, saved people will not continue to live in sin without addressing it. They were to make sure of their salvation. Paul said, “It’s time you understood and received the truth about sin. Jesus died so sin could be overcome.” Salvation is a personal issue for each one must put his own life in God’s hands. Death to the Corinthians spoke of weakness and salvation is dying to self and sin. Paul told then Christ had died in weakness but was raised in power. That was his desire for the church. It should be our testimony as well. We should be dead to sin but alive in God to live in righteousness. Then Paul said, “I know some of you do not want to listen to me. I am not rich, polished, or eloquent. I am not dressed like one of your “superheroes” but I am from God and will deliver God’s message to you because I love you. Because I love you, I will not stay silent about sin that will destroy you and the body. After Paul addressed the main issue he started to sign off. He encourages them to fellowship in unity, to not have cliques, but to truly love one another. He encourages them to demonstrate that love. Paul’s desire was that they would mature in Christ. As we finished the letter, I look at the Corinthian church at the state of many of our churches around us I wonder what Paul would be saying to us? Are we willing to lay our life on the line for the truth. Too many people today are trying to redefine the law. God’s truth, God’s law will ot be changed and we have no authority or power to change it. Let’s die to self and be raised is power. Let’s allow Jesus and righteousness to rule not sin. And by this shall all men know because we love one another.

Pastor Daniel

06/10/2026

Read Through the Bible / June 10, 2026 / Ecclesiastes 7-9

06/09/2026

Read Through The Bible / June 9, 2026 / 2 Corinthians 12
God is Sovereign. That means He does what He wants , when He wants, how He wants. He decides what to do and when. He is Holy and Just which means He does all things right. He by His choice chose Israel to be His people. By His choice He chose Abraham and David. God called 12 apostles. God called Paul to be a special apostle to the gentiles. Paul had a unique experience and that doesn’t make God unfair it just means there is a reason people should listen to Paul. The church at Corinth struggled with relationships. Thet struggled with marriage. They struggled with idols, they struggled with the unsaved, and they struggled with preachers. They struggled with these relationships because most important they struggled In their relationship with God. Paul had been the person who dedicated Himself to be the one to plant the gospel at the very beginning. He was their “spiritual father”. Paul loved God and loved them. They were not listening well so Paul had to emphasis to them the need to listen. He also wanted to visit them with hugs rather than a strained relationship. He wanted them so he could congratulate them rather than scold them. Paul was the coach trying to get the team to rally for the win. Paul had a unique experience in his calling from God and also had paid a dear price in order that demonstrated His dedication and sacrifice to earn the right to be heard. He had to say would I go through all the sacrifice if I didn’t love and didn’t know it was the truth? There is a great truth Paul shares. God’s grace is sufficient. God gives grace that is His power and desire to accomplish His will. Grace is like the turbo boost that can get is through the hard times it is to be used for God’s glory and will not be given so we can do our own thing but given as we obey God and live by faith. Let’s be careful in our relationships and let’s have a teachable discernable spirit. Let’s not reject God’s grace. And surely let’s not believe God’s grace is a free gift to do with as we please. God’s grace is not something earned yet is not simply a “freebie”. It is the precious power of God and salvation by grace was purchased with the blood of Christ. Do not take grace lightly.

Pastor Daniel

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