Praise, Salvation, Encouragement, and Thankfulness :: By Dale V. Nobbman

This is a compilation of four short articles covering the topics of praise, salvation, encouragement, and thankfulness. It’s my prayer that at least one or more of these articles will be a blessing to you.

JESUS IS MY SUPERHERO

The world today is filled with phony, make-believe superheroes. However, compared to Jesus Christ, they are just a bunch of zeroes. Jesus is my one and only superhero and the only one I need. In sports lingo terms, Jesus is my #1 pick and my #1 overall seed.

Jesus Christ is my Godly superhero, both now and for all time. He is the Alpha and Omega, and Jesus is the awesome and great ‘I AM.’ Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords for both the great and small. All creation reflects His glory and powers; yes, Jesus has done it all.

Phony superheroes have no powers at all; they are merely fictitious. But Jesus died on our behalf and defeated death by rising again for us. He saved us from our sins, granting eternal life to all who believe in Him. Can any other so-called superheroes do that? Not a prayer! Amen.

Superheroes come and go, but Jesus will always remain the same.
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, His is the name above all names.
Jesus is our Messiah and Redeemer, the Son of God and the Son of Man.
He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Jesus does what nobody else can.

WHEN IT COMES TO SALVATION

When it comes to salvation,
it does not matter what other people think,
only what God says to us—in the Bible.

When it comes to salvation,
it does not matter what other people do,
only what Jesus did for us—on the Cross.

When it comes to salvation,
confess to God that you are a sinner
saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ—our Savior.

When it comes to salvation,
simply believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
then accept His free gift of eternal life—in Heaven.

ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM SCRIPTURE

“Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; surely, I will help you
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

“Even to your old age, I shall be the same,
and even to your graying years, I shall bear you.
I have done it, and I shall carry you;
and I shall bear you, and I shall deliver you” (Isaiah 46:4).

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

I AM GLAD ETERNITY IS FOREVER

At the speed life goes by these days,
I am glad eternity is forever.
Anything less would simply be too short.

“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? What is your life?
You are a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14).

“For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down,
(That is, when we die and leave this earthly body)
We will have an eternal house in heaven made for us by God” (2 Corinthians 5:1).

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son [Jesus Christ]
That everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

“Surely, goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23:6).

Like a Snowball In Summer :: By Dale V. Nobbman

The United States presidential election is coming up on November 5, 2024.

We need to make it a ‘vote heard around the world‘ and defeat the Democrats.

America is greatly hurting and in real peril after four years of weak, misguided, and wicked ways leadership under the current administration.

However, God says,

“If my people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

It was very refreshing and encouraging to hear so many speakers at the Republican National Convention honor God and Jesus in their speeches, and even quote Bible verses.

Christians, Conservatives, Republicans, and Independents need to unite and cast their votes this November for Donald Trump. President Trump gave credit to “God alone” for saving his life during the assassination attempt on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).

We know not what the future holds for America, but we know who holds the future (God).

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning” (Daniel 2:20-21).

Cast your vote on November 5, 2024—then let God do the rest—according to His Will.

  • May our Christian foundation as a country never vanish like a snowball in summer!
  • May our ‘City on a Hill’ never be lost from view like a snowball in summer!
  • May patriotic love for our country never evaporate like a snowball in summer!
  • May our love for the Holy Trinity never cease to be like a snowball in summer!
  • May compassion for our fellow Americans never dissolve like a snowball in summer!
  • May evil never prevail in America but vanish like a snowball in summer!
  • May hatred be diminished in America and melt away like a snowball in summer!
  • May corruption disappear from our government like a snowball in summer!
  • May lies and deception pass out of sight like a snowball in summer!

Millions of everyday patriotic Americans still have the God-given ability to change the direction of our nation in a positive way with their humble but oh-so-important vote for Donald Trump on November 5th, 2024. Votes are the common person’s loud voice that speaks volumes in political matters, which greatly matter.

“God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.
God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

He chose the lowly and despised things of the world,
and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,

So that no one may boast before Him” (1 Corinthians 1:27-29).

There is still time for a popular majority of Americans to change the direction of our country back toward God. The Biblical verses below reveal God’s desire for ALL the people of the world, regardless of political affiliation.

“Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor.
Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.
‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet
they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool’”
(Isaiah 1:16-18).