Author: Richard Urban

Become a Member of Jesus Family

The core problem of society is the breakdown of sexual values.
Do you want to help youth succeed by learning relationship intelligence and the importance of abstaining from sex before marriage?
Register now for the Urban Life Training Relationship Intelligence Seminar in Harpers Ferry, WV on March 18th, 2017.: http://urbanlifetraining.org/home2/

Genesis 24

26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the Lord, 27saying, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”

Richard:  Here Abraham sent his trusted servant to find a wife for his song Isaac from among his relatives.

Jeremiah 23

3“I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. Continue reading “Become a Member of Jesus Family”

Jesus and the Father Show Infinite Care for Us

Ephesians 5

3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.a 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7Therefore do not be partners with them.

Richard:  Paul gives a clear expression of the need for sexual purity.  This means no sex before marriage (and of course, no other kinds of sex outside of marriage), and being faithful to you spouse within Blessed marriage, that is ordained by God.  I hope that you can attend our Relationship Intelligence Training Seminar on March 18th:  http://urbanlifetraining.org/programs/relationship-intelligence-training/

Matthew 25

14“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag,a each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. 18But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

19“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 20The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’

21“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

22“The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’

23“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

24“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’

26“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

28“ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Richard:  We need to be about building the Kingdom of God with the resources God has given us.  According to our efforts God’s Kingdom will blossom. Continue reading “Jesus and the Father Show Infinite Care for Us”

Oppose Evil; Toil to Establish God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness

The core problem of society is the breakdown of sexual values.
Do you want to help youth succeed by learning relationship intelligence and the importance of abstaining from sex before marriage?
Register now for the Urban Life Training Relationship Intelligence Seminar in Harpers Ferry, WV on March 18th, 2017.: http://urbanlifetraining.org/home2/

Nahum 1

7The Lord is good,

a refuge in times of trouble.

He cares for those who trust in him,

8but with an overwhelming flood

he will make an end of Nineveh;

he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.

Micah 6

6With what shall I come before the Lord

and bow down before the exalted God?

Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,

with calves a year old?

7Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,

with ten thousand rivers of olive oil?

Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression,

the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

8He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humblya with your God. Continue reading “Oppose Evil; Toil to Establish God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness”

Share the Heart of Jesus Who Wants to Save Everyone

The core problem of society is the breakdown of sexual values.
Do you want to help youth succeed by learning relationship intelligence and the importance of abstaining from sex before marriage?
Register now for the Urban Life Training Relationship Intelligence Seminar in Harpers Ferry, WV on March 18th, 2017.: http://urbanlifetraining.org/home2/

Judges 17

4So after he returned the silver to his mother, she took two hundred shekelsb of silver and gave them to a silversmith, who used them to make the idol. And it was put in Micah’s house.

Acts 17

18A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.

Richard:  We should not worship idols, whether they by social acceptance by peers, money, position, etc.  Seeking the Kingdom by serving God, Jesus and the Returned Lord should be our focus. Continue reading “Share the Heart of Jesus Who Wants to Save Everyone”

What Should Be Our Attitude Toward Material Things

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Numbers 8

14and thou hast separated the Levites from the midst of the sons of Israel, and the Levites have become Mine; 15and afterwards do the Levites come in to serve the tent of meeting, and thou hast cleansed them, and hast waved them — a wave-offering.

Ezekiel 40

. 30(The porticoes of the gateways around the inner court were twenty-five cubits wide and five cubits deep.) 31Its portico faced the outer court; palm trees decorated its jambs, and eight steps led up to it.

Esther 4

14For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Continue reading “What Should Be Our Attitude Toward Material Things”