New Melody Church

  U nforgivable Sin “ Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence to a deity, or sacred objects, or toward something considered sacred or inviolable. Some religions consider blasphemy to be a religious crime. As of 2012, anti-blasphemy laws existed in 32 countries, while 87 nations had hate speech laws that covered defamation of religion and public expression of hate against a religious group... “Wikipedia Blasphemy's Meaning in the Bible: Blasphemy is well-attested in the Old Testament in passages like Leviticus 24:10-16, which were rooted in the fundamental command of Exodus 22:28 that states, “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people. ” Such blasphemy was subject to punishment by death . Mark 3:28   “ Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:   29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in da

  From the Dark Side The sun was going down as a small boy of s even years journeyed into the ridges behind his country home. His assignment was to find and drive home a single cow. She was a contrary critter that did not like the milking. She would hide and her bell would remain silent as she stood “stock” still. Of the four hollows, the forth was situated in a fashion that, early in the day, the rays of the sun ceased to light its steep walls. The dark side of the vale was ominous and foreboding. Naturally, that is where the elusive cow would hide. The little fellow was scared of what the dark recesses concealed. The old heifer would crouch under a dense cedar thicket and stand her ground until prodded out with flying rock or a long pole. Then the chase was on toward the milking gap. Quite often, as they ran, the boy glanced behind them. Frightened by what he might see put wind in his sails. Gathering in the cows for the evening milking was a chore that he dreaded. He well kn

  Newness of life There have been those who have searched and longed for a way to return to their youth. Adam lost eternal existence by sin and God closed the tree to mortal life everlasting forever. Still, people of years seek a way to immortality and wellness through waters blessed with the secret of life. We realize that the Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that adds many years to anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Stories of such waters have been prominent since and during the Age of Exploration. Explorers spoke of the restorative powers of the water in the mythical land of Bimini. E xplorers and adventurers looked for the elusive Fountain of Youth as a remedy to aging. Many believed the Fountain or “Aqua de Vida”, was spring  that restored youth or granted immortality to anyone who drank from its waters. Rumored to be discovered by the Juan Ponce de León, the Fountain was located on a mysterious island in the Caribbean. There have been many repo

  New Beginning Every day is a new beginning. The newness of life begins afresh. We can make of it as much or as little as we choose. Some with more strength and, better health and higher financial status may make more. Those with less in life may strive harder and come up short of their goal. Quality of life cannot be measured from the outside. One would say that the quality of Jesus’ life during his last hours on earth was not very good. However, it was the total fulfillment of His purpose on earth. He suffered greatly without and agonized within. It marked the ending of an era and the beginning of a new age. Those hours fulfilled the law and opened the gate to God’s grace. Often we see death approaching and study its possibilities. Soberly, we recognize life’s ending as a new pain free, everlasting life. Yes, every day can be a new beginning for all of us. John 1:1  “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Psalms 11