This week we are celebrating Emmanuel – God with us. God came to earth in the form of a tiny baby, to save His people from their sins. And Jesus is coming again. . . .
Read MoreThe Four Horsemen of Revelation 6
Today I am considering the four horses and their riders that are released by the first four seals. Could each of these symbolize Christ Jesus at His first coming?
Certainly, the white horse . . .
Read MoreA Fresh Look at Revelation
The last book of the Bible, Revelation, is perhaps the most difficult to understand. The Apostle John’s vision recorded in Revelation is rich in Biblical imagery. Being well-versed in the Old Testament scriptures helps demystify . . .
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Shouted Praises are Weapons of War
With the global pandemic ripping through whole communities and the death toll rising, even a cheerful person like myself will have sad days. A couple of weeks ago, my heart felt heavy . . .
Read MoreWhat is your calling?
“Calling” is a word we Christians use to talk about the work that God has for us. The implication is that your “calling” is the place where God has “called” you to spend your limited time and energy preaching the gospel. Maybe it is just my perception, but I always feel a sense of drudgery . . .
Read MoreA Poem of Praise Inspired by Psalm 19
We have just returned from Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National parks. I am always impressed by how near God seems in nature. I love to hike through the trees with the scent of the pines. I marvel at God’s handiwork in the majestic mountains . . .
Read MoreNew Creation in Christ Jesus
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature. . . . 2 Corinthians 5:17
We use this verse to encourage ourselves and others to leave our guilt and shame behind. We encourage each other to see ourselves as God sees us: a new creation in Christ Jesus. But that is not how Paul, . . . .
Read MoreYou Feed Them
Jesus was constantly teaching and training His disciples. Jesus’ every action, His every word, was for their learning . . . and ours! I have just realized that the feeding . . .
Read MoreAhab, the Worst King Ever
Scripture is full examples like King Ahab. No matter how far His people have fallen away from Him, God shows them mercy when they turn their face to Him. . . .
Read MoreAstonished Again
Today, I am astonished, again, by God’s grace to the repentant. King Ahab gets my vote for the most, evil king in the whole history of Israel. He followed idols and . . .
Read MoreHints of the Secret
Here’s the secret: The gospel of grace has made you, non-Jewish believers, into coheirs of His promise through your union with Him. And you have now become members of His body – one with the Anointed One! Ephesians 3:6 TPT
With the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the secret is out. God intended, from eternity past, to . . . .
Read MoreMovie Script Idea
The story of King Jeroboam, first king of divided Israel (c. 920 BC), is so filled with drama and intrigue that it would make a great movie. How has Hollywood missed this opportunity? Are there no Bible readers in Hollywood?
My opening scene would be the prophet Ahijah tearing Jeroboam’s new cloak into 12 pieces . . . .
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