As we draw near to Christmas, please keep in mind not everyone is looking forward to it. Perhaps they are consumed by the loss of a loved one or painful memories this time of year. Many are struggling with finances, employment, relationships, or all of the above. They are not intentionally being a Scrooge, […]
Location, location, location. God does nothing by accident, including the choosing of Jesus’ birthplace. In Hebrew, Bethlehem is two words “house” and “bread”. Translated “house of bread”. God continues to make provision for His people through bread from heaven. During the exodus from Egypt, it is written: “Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I […]
There is a stinging truth that our pride often prevents us from seeing the depths of wickedness in our hearts. We make light of our sin and the sacrifice that was made to atone for it. We think of ourselves more highly than we ought. Sometimes we even intentionally sin ignoring the magnitude of the […]
Our tongues are a loaded weapon that can be used for good or evil. This small part of our body possesses more power to destroy than an army of trained soldiers with nukes. For it has the power to pierce the soul. Yet it also has to power to bring life to the most […]
There are four words we often forget when we pray….”According to His will”. These are not only words but a lifestyle that shapes all of our activity. We worship, pray and even love others according to His will. There should be no battle of wills. When We receive the gift of salvation we exchanged our […]
When we truly grasp the promises of God, we desire to be holy and He is holy. What are those promises mentioned here specifically? If you turn back a chapter we find these these: 1) We are the temple of the living God 2) He will dwell with us 3) He will be our […]
Christ’s blood only need be shed only once for the forgiveness of sins past, present, and future; unlike sacrifices in the old covenant of the law. Though the sacrifices of goats and bulls were a means of forgiveness and copy of what was to come, “How much more the blood of Christ, who through […]
Have you ever considered how far Jesus went to accomplish the Father’s plan? Not only did He willingly leave His place in heaven, but scripture says “He emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.” ~ Philippians 2:7 NASB Imagine the difference in relationship with His […]
How do you know something is ready unless you test it? A few weeks ago I was driving down the road and one of the tires blew on the van and the rubber ended up tearing through the metal of the body and destroying the heater core. I was a few miles from home. […]
It can be so frustrating watching people who cheat the systems of life and seem to be getting ahead. Take heart for a man will reap what he sows. Surface goodness with a wicked heart will soon be exposed and those who have truly delighted in the Lord will be given the desires of […]