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Hallowed be Your Name
God’s names throughout the Scriptures reveal His character and what He stands for. The more we hallow, or respect, His name, the more we will be delivered and be like Him. And how does that happen? It happens when the … Continue reading
The Sin of Spiritual Pride
We who are involved in the work of the Lord can fall into the terrible sin of pride. This was not a problem limited to the Pharisees. It is not a religious problem but a human being problem, because hypocrisy … Continue reading
The Light of the World
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12) The Word of God contains words inspired by God … Continue reading
A Missing Ingredient in the Christmas Story
Many words have been inked about the Son of God becoming a human being in the Christmas story. However, I seldom read of one aspect of the story, one important reason that’s left unmentioned, of why Jesus had to be … Continue reading
There’s a song in the air!
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with There’s a Song in the Air. It was written by Josiah G. Holland in the 1800s. There’s a song in the air! … Continue reading
1 Samuel 15 Meditation
1 Samuel 15:1 “Because you have been anointed king, listen to the words of the Lord.” We have been elevated to a higher position than any of the prophets and kings in the OT. How much more should we listen? Jesus … Continue reading
1 Samuel 14 Meditation
1 Samuel 14:7 “So his armorbearer said to him, ‘Do all that is in your heart. Go then; here I am with you, according to your heart.’ Jonathan, King Saul’s son, had an armor-bearer. He was about to see if his … Continue reading
1 Samuel 12 Meditation
1 Samuel 12:17 “Is today not the wheat harvest? I will call to the LORD, and He will send thunder and rain, that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Capernaum
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Nazareth
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Magdala
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Mount Carmel
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Caesarea
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Cities of Israel — Joppa
I’m visiting Israel at the end of October 2022 with a church tour group. I am meditating on the cities we’re going to so I can grasp something of the history of the place. We are starting at Joppa, next … Continue reading
Understanding our Ways
A man’s steps are ordained by the Lord. How then can man understand his way? (Proverbs 20:24) Joseph in the Old Testament had no idea that his imprisonment was ordained by God to keep him in place against the day he … Continue reading
Christ in the Proverbs
How do we find Jesus in the book of Proverbs? The proverbs regarding the good and wise represent the very values of Jesus. They give us clarity regarding the good and evil persons, and the wise and foolish. They are … Continue reading
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
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
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
To learn, unlearn; to believe, disbelieve
In Philippians 3:4-6, we have a list of beliefs Paul had to disbelieve in order to believe, to unlearn that he may learn. For instance, according to this list, he believed in God and country until God corrected it to … Continue reading
Modern Family: Talking to the Camera
The TV sit-com Modern Family integrates a technique used in reality shows such as Survivor and Master Chef in which the contestants talk candidly about themselves on camera away from the others. The Office also used this means to comedic … Continue reading
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“Once upon a time there was an Atheist”
Some atheists claim that the Bible is full of fairy tales that Christians have contrived in order to find order, purpose, and comfort in this life. But what about the fairy tales the atheists believe? And why do they think … Continue reading
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