The mark made by this “man clothed in linen” protected the recipient from God’s coming judgment. Life and death were in the power of this man’s pen . . .
Read MoreFirst Love
Just reading “the Paradise of God” brings a sigh to my lips. Peace fills my soul as I think about walking with my Jesus in the heavenly garden of God. This glorious fellowship is offered . . .
Read MoreAn Enduring House
King David longed to build a temple for God in Jerusalem. God said that since it was in David’s heart to build Him a house, God would build David a “house.” God was not promising a physical house with walls and a roof. The “house” God promised David was a family lineage that would endure forever (v. 12). . . .
Read MoreThe Fig Tree
Passover, the feast at which Jesus was crucified and rose again, begins tomorrow. So, this seems like a good time to confess that for years I thought that Jesus cursing the fig tree was random. It seemed totally unrelated to the narrative. I’m embarrassed by this because . . .
Read MoreThe Call
14 “Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15 You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard. 16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’ Acts 22:14-16 NIV
Read the above verse and inserted your name. Do you see how God's . . .
Read MoreThe Divine Clockmaker
Ever heard the one about the Divine Clockmaker? It is the theory that God created the world, set it in motion, and then took His hands off. It is like a clockmaker wound up a clock, let it run and walked away. The implication is that God is detached, uninvolved in our day-to-day lives. Evil flourishes because God chooses not to intervene.
Nothing could be farther from the truth. Before God . . .
Read MoreThe 8 Benefits of God’s Word
This Thanksgiving week, I number among my blessings God’s Word. The Bible is often referred to as a love letter from God. While that is true, the Word also has power. The power to restore identity and transform lives.
Before I list the 8 benefits or powers of the Word, I want to mention that translators . . .
Read MoreGet a Free Book!
In celebration of the one year anniversary of my book launch, I will send you a free book!
Look at my excitement in the video from last year!
Ten years ago, being a published author was just pipe dream. And being an accomplished artist seemed next to impossible. However, God has great plans for me. He has great plans for you too. . .. .
Read MoreApostolic Prayers
I pray this prayer from Ephesians over my family often. However, I didn’t know until today that it is called an Apostolic prayer. All the prayers recorded in the New Testament are apostolic because they were spoken either by Jesus, our Apostle and High Priest (Heb. 3:1), or His apostles.
This past Sunday, my Pastor highlighted some common themes in these apostolic prayers and suggested . . .
Read MoreVictory March
At His second coming, Jesus will finally and fully destroy the enemies of God (Rev. 20). When He comes on His white horse, His armies will be with Him (Rev. 1).
Have you ever wondered why Jesus needs an army when He is already the Victor? His is an army of worshipers. This sounds like a victory march. . .
Read MoreMonkey with a Sword
In an old fable, a king trains his pet monkey in various tasks, from using a sword to swatting flies. One day the king gave his monkey a sword to guard his chamber while he napped. Unfortunately, during his nap, . . . .
Read MoreHeaven is Not the Goal
Early in my Christian walk I thought Heaven was the goal. I set my sights on walking on those streets of gold and swimming in that river of life. But while Heaven is a beautiful place full of glory and wonders, it is not the goal.
The highest goal is . . . .
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