The news media (if they can be believed) tells us that more than ever Americans fear for the state of our nation if their candidate doesn’t win the election.
If that is you, I am here to encourage you: . . .
Read MoreThe news media (if they can be believed) tells us that more than ever Americans fear for the state of our nation if their candidate doesn’t win the election.
If that is you, I am here to encourage you: . . .
Read MoreFor centuries, we have been praying to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers. What if our most effective evangelists are stuck in a backroom watching videos and eating fishy crackers? Let’s partner with God in raising up an army of passionate children . . . .
Read MoreThe 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 MoreI confess these verses confused me as a new believer. At that time, I read the Bible as disjointed stories, like stitching together thousands of Sunday school lessons.
In that light, the story of Jesus shining in His glory . . . .
Read MoreI had a BIG idea in the shower this morning. Last month I posed the question, “My Idea or His?” (See my blog on 10-31-23.) So, I thought it would be fun to include you in my decision-making process.
The portrait that I painted of the little girl posted here is the seed of the idea . . . .
Read MoreMaybe you don’t think you are creative, but you are.
I am pausing to consider this verse in Isaiah because the Hebrew word translated as “mind” is unusual. It means “creative imagination.” . . . .
Read MoreI am embarrassed to tell you how long this book was on my bookshelf before I read it. Let’s just say, “months.”
I was concerned I might be sad and depressed reading it. So, I waited . . .
Read MoreEver 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 MoreMy stepsister, Laura, passed away last week. She was only 52 years old. It was quite a shock . . .
Read MoreAt 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 MoreGod gave the prophet Daniel wild visions pertaining to the future of God’s people. Most of his visions needed angelic interpretation. This verse is from one of those interpretations.
The angel was explaining that one of the kings (horns) of the 4th earthly kingdom . . .
Read MoreA woman called our prayer ministry about a broken relationship with her ex-husband. She had to deal with him to see her kids, but their interactions were stressful and draining due to the strife.
As we prayed for her, God showed me a tiny cog turning a much larger wheel in a machine works. The impression I had was . . .
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