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Declaration of Independence
As I read America’s Declaration of Independence this morning, I was struck by its many parallels to our times. The Declaration included a list of 27 grievances committed by the British king against the original “united States of America.” For … Continue reading
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Sharing in His Divine Nature, part 2 of 2
A study in 2 Peter 1:5-11. 1:5-7 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.”Why should … Continue reading
Sharing In His Divine Nature, part 1 of 2
A study in 2 Peter 1:1-4. 1:1 “Simon Peter,” This writer’s name is Simon. After he glimpsed the truth of the glory of Christ, our Lord gave him a new name, Peter, a rock. He now wears that name to remind him … Continue reading
Doing the Will of God
Jesus took a moment to make a correction we church-goers need at times. We may get so carried away with doing good things that we end up following our wills more than the will of God. Jesus corrects our notion … Continue reading
Easter’s Over—Now What?
For many of us, when we think about what it means that Jesus rose from the dead (the Easter story), we usually conclude that we’ll rise from the dead too. We will live forever because Jesus beat death. He will … Continue reading
Thine Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son
The Swiss author of this hymn, Edmond Budry, originally wrote it in French. He beautifully captures the intimate connection Christ’s earthly body has with His resurrection glory. Thine be the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death … Continue reading
The Blood of the Lamb
What is the significance of the blood of Christ that was poured out at Calvary? When we say the blood cleanses us, what do we mean by that, especially when we cannot see any blood, and we don’t use blood … Continue reading
Meditation: A Faith That Works, James 2:26
We’re familiar with James 2:26: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” Do we know what it implies? James is talking about living life in a way that bears witness to … Continue reading
Book Review: Goliath Must Fall
C 2017 by Louie Giglio, Passion Publishing, Thomas Nelson It’s not often that I’m impressed with a Christian book. This one was impressive. Louie and staff wrote an inspirational book on defeating the giants in our souls. (Figured that from … Continue reading
If God is love, why does He allow war?
The question as worded questions the idea that God is loving and in control of the situation. If He was in control, then He wouldn’t allow them to suffer, the premise goes. This argument is beloved by atheists because it … Continue reading
No Other Way to the Father
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6 NIV). How do these two halves of the verse work together? What do the three attributes of the Son … Continue reading
My Prayer List Benefits
I’ve been using a prayer list to keep my prayer times productive. Here are some of the blessings I’ve discovered after keeping to it almost every evening. These benefits are for anyone who wants a better prayer life!
Strengthening Ourselves in Christ
David was a master war strategist before and after he became king. In 1 Samuel 30 we see one of the reasons why. In this incident, we also learn how to discover and boost the God-given talent, ministry, or gift … Continue reading
Isaiah 9 Meditation: A Son is Given
Here is my chapter breakdown for Isaiah 9: 1-3 From gloom to gladness 4-5 Breaking the yoke, the rod of their oppressor 6-7 A divine son is given, and his government of peace will increase 8-21 God is angry with proud Israel The end … Continue reading
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was written by Charles Wesley, with classical composer Felix Mendelssohn adding the tune. Charles, drawing from his … Continue reading
Make the Good News Known
In His last days on earth after His resurrection, Jesus’ final words included this commandment: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15). In this statement, our Lord is revealing the scope of the … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Israel
God gave several yearly feasts for Israel to observe as a nation. All the biblical feasts center on remembering the work of God in the history of the Jews. Most of the feasts are celebrations and times of thanksgiving. (None … Continue reading
Isaiah 8 Meditation: Signs and Wonders
This is my chapter breakdown for Isaiah 8: 1-8 Prophecy regarding Maher-shalal-hash-baz: Damascus and Samaria will fall by the Assyrian invasion soon9-15 Fear the Lord, not what the people fear16-18 Being a testimony to God19-22 Look to God and live, … Continue reading
America, America
Despite what you read in the media, it’s not about race: it’s not about White versus Black or any other people group. It’s about sin. Our national anthem prays: “America! America!/God shed His grace on thee,/And crown thy good with … Continue reading
Meditation: Called to speak the things of God, Isaiah 6
God was looking for someone to bear witness of the Lord to a Jewish people who would “Keep on looking, but do not understand” (Isaiah 6:9). That person will speak and the hearers will not respond. How would you like … Continue reading
“Who are you to judge me?”
Have you ever heard words like these when you pointed out a problem you saw in someone? “You’re not supposed to judge me,” they told you. “The Bible says so.” Does it, though? What does the Bible say on this … Continue reading
What More Could God Have Done?
Sometimes we can invest a lot of our time and attention on a person or group, only to see no good results come from it. In Isaiah 5:1-7, the Lord recounts the care He took to form a successful vineyard. … Continue reading
Will There be a Revival in the End Times?
Some believers in the Pre-Tribulation fold believe that 144,000 Jews will be preaching the word to others in a tribulation period, and that’s where the revival happens. Revivals can happen at any time in history when the conditions are right. … Continue reading
Working in the End Times, Mark 13
Mark 13 Chapter Breakdown: 1-4 The great buildings will be torn down 5-13 Times of persecution of believers 14-23 Tribulation in the days of the Abomination of Desolation 24-27 The Son of Man comes and the angels take away his people 28-32 The span of … Continue reading
Two Questions regarding Sin’s Consequences in the OT
I received these questions recently. Though they involve God’s Old Testament covenant with the Jews, they are still relevant to the church today. “If a person is to bear the responsibility for their own sinful action, why did God also … Continue reading
A Visual Gospel Presentation
I’ve been going to the local pier to join several others for one-on-one evangelism. It’s a popular spot, especially on Friday evenings. This group uses a carnival-like spinning wheel with a sign over it, “Spin For Free Candy” (not seen … Continue reading
Is Our Faith Real?
James 2:20-26 uses the story of Abraham to help us see if our faith is biblical faith, or if it’s something else. God told Abraham to go and offer his son Isaac on the mountain. This is the same God … Continue reading
Meditation, James 1
The “testing of your faith produces endurance” (James 1:3). God is using situations around us to apply pressure to us and our faith. Some of us think we’ll grow spiritually by reading something and understanding it. But the fruit of … Continue reading
A Father’s Gift
The Word of God is a declaration of the love of God the Father to His Son. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three persons in one God, what the Christians call the Trinity. This is how God describes … Continue reading
Meditation in Mark 8, A Deeper Healing
Some of the townsfolk brought a blind man to Jesus and urged Him to touch him (Mark 8:22-25). Here’s a blind man wondering, “Who is this stranger? What does He want? What is going on here?” Jesus, seeing the true … Continue reading
