I 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 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 MoreThis 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 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 MoreWhen I read of Israel’s exodus, I envision beleaguered refugees forced into the desert on foot. That is not the picture presented in Exodus 12 and 13.
It says God led the nation of Israel out in “orderly ranks.” Several times, He referred to them as “the armies of the Lord” . . .
Read MoreJoshua had already been anointed by Moses in front of the people of Israel, at God’s direction. But here God is giving Joshua His commissioning, His strategies, His marching orders.
Joshua fell on his face because he knew . . .
Read MoreGod gave Adam and Eve dominion over the earth and everything in it (Genesis 1:28). Unfortunately, Adam yielded to the enemy and gave his authority over to Satan. You do not have dominion over the one that you yield to. That is way God tells us to resist the devil, and he will flee from us (James 4:7). In other words, exercise your authority over him, and he must flee.
It is still God’s plan for the people of His creation to rule and reign over the earth . . .
Read MoreEleazar, one of David’s three mighty men, is a beautiful analogy for the spiritual battles of life.
First, his name, Eleazar, means “God is my help.” What an auspicious beginning! And it is all the more poignant when you look at Who . . .
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