05/23/2026
Dear Friend,
Our expository Scripture this coming Sabbath continues to be Second Timothy. We'll be entering the final chapter on the eve of Memorial Day. Context: the apostle Paul is on death-row and, inspired by the Holy Spirit, writes Tim, you, and me: "In the presence of God, I charge you..." (4:1).
"In the presence of God" also means "Before the face of God"--CORAM DEO in the classic Latin phrase. Every second of every day God is watching over us. Do you believe that? If so, then He will empower you to keep looking unto Him even when you're suffering, even in an era "when people will not endure sound teaching--but, having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers (influencers) to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths" (4:3-4).
Throughout history, when widespread revival and reformation is sent by God during such difficult days (3:1), widespread human surveillance was needed much less; crime-rates would actually plummet as people turn to Christ, in Whose face we see the "light of God's glory" [2 Cor 4:6].
Join us Sunday (on-site or online by visiting
www.zoom.us/j/349686636. Passcode is 2020) to see further that living before the face of God is a wise response to today's internet and social media myths. CORAM DEO is much better--and more personal--than 24/7 watchdog surveillance!
Prayerfully in Christ, the Living Word!
Pastor Doug Perkins