Entries by Robert Shaw

Confession & Declaration 12

Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious […]

Confession & Declaration 11

1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing [of wine at the Lord’s Supper] upon which we ask [God’s] blessing, does it not mean [that in drinking it] we participate in and share […]

Confession & Declaration 10

Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity […]

Confession and Declaration 9

Revelation 20:11-15 Then I saw a great white throne and the One Who was seated upon it, from Whose presence and from the sight of Whose face earth and sky […]

Confession and Declaration 8

Romans 3:25 Whom God put forward [before the eyes of all] as a mercy seat and propitiation by His blood [the cleansing and life-giving sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation, to […]

Confession and Declaration 7

Yesterday you were challenged to clear your spiritual vision, and break up the fallow ground of your heart through asking, “Who’s your one?” In addition, the confessions and declarations you’ve […]

Confession and Declaration 6

Revelation 12:9 And the huge dragon was cast down and out—that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the […]

Confession and Declaration 5

Revelation 12:7-9 Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels went forth to battle with the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought. 8 But they were defeated, […]

Confession and Declaration 4

Revelation 12:9 And the huge dragon was cast down and out—that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over; he […]

Rise Up!

Revelation 12:9-11 And the huge dragon was cast down and out—that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over; […]

Confession and Declaration – Day Two

“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!” This famous quote is spoken by, who else, Inigo Montoya, played by Mandy Patinkin in The Princess Bride (directed by […]

Confession and Declaration – Day One

One of the keys to restoring spiritual vision is through the transformation that comes through declaration. Revelation 19:11 states that the “Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of all prophecy.” […]

Merry Christmas!

All of the staff here at Bethany: John David and Charlotte, Teresa, Deanna, Jerry, Mary, Alma and Jackie and myself want to wish you all a very merry Christmas and […]

Aqui’ Alli’ Alla’

Read the following carefully: “GODISNOWHERE.” What did you see first: “God Is No Where” or “God Is Now Here?” If I were to arrange it in the following way what […]

They’re Just a Number

Eerily barren, the tiny uninhabited island of Hart Island sits in the shadows of Manhattan’s looming skyscrapers – a short distance but a far cry from the bright lights of New York […]

I’m Only Human

In my last blog I asked, “What does it mean to be human?” We typically excuse our mistakes with a shrug of the shoulders and the statement, “I’m only human.” Songs have been sung attempting to […]

Prayers for John David

This morning I received a phone call from Charlotte regarding John David needing our prayers. Recently he was diagnosed with having malaria and is receiving medical care as we speak. […]

What Does It Mean to Be Human?

There was a time in my life when I was embittered, angry, and unforgiving towards another when the Lord revealed to me that I should release them from the expectations […]

Veteran’s Day Thank You!

English writer, Christian Philosopher, and Apologist, G.K. Chesteron wrote: “Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live, taking the form of a readiness to […]

Prime the Pump

One day, a man was lost in a desert without water, but he saw an old makeshift structure. He knew he couldn’t make it much longer, so he got to […]

Great Turkey Countdown

I’ve just gotten signed up for delivering four thanksgiving meals on Saturday, November 23. I’ve noticed that only four of us are on the list. They still have plenty of […]

Suddenly?!

Yesterday’s service was a reminder of all the many blessings that God gives us usually when we least expect them. They come upon us suddenly. In Psalm 40:1 David writes, […]

Thursday, October 31, 2019 Would you respond to an invitation to meet Jesus and get to know Him? Are invitations limited to only special people or have millions been sent […]

The Last Battle

Friday, October 25, 2019 What’s a Christian fanatic? Can a person survive after being set on fire? Is it possible to be on fire but not consumed? When I was […]

An Ark of His Covenant

Thursday, October 24, 2019 What connection is there between the Ark of the Covenant and the Throne of God? How does Jesus fit into this powerful symbol for God? What […]

Are You A Fan?

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Whom do you love, and whom do you hate? In your walk with Christ, does your soul – mind, will, emotions and personality – (the older […]