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Images of God
God created us in His image, after His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). That image encompasses all of us, our heart, soul, mind, and strength expressing love to the Creator of all. He made us to be image-bearers reflecting His glory to … Continue reading
The Way Back
There may come a time when we look at our lives and realize that God was no longer at work. We no longer enjoy the freedom, peace, and power we had with Him. In the same way in Israel’s history, … Continue reading
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A Rejected King
The elders of Israel asked the prophet Samuel to make a king over them like the other nations have. When Samuel prayed about this, the Lord replied, “they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should … Continue reading
The Lord Makes Himself Known
Our God wants to make Himself known to the world. He had this desire from the very beginning in the garden of Eden when He created the first couple. He made them in His image (Genesis 2:26–27). He wanted them … Continue reading
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The Kingdom, Power, and Glory
The “Our Father” prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 humbles me. The entire prayer is pointing us to see our need for the Lord in everything. The Father is exalted in heaven. We pray for His kingdom to come and replace the … Continue reading
Seeking the Kingdom First
God desires that we be like His Son (Rom. 8:29). In the end, this is what salvation looks like, that we live the way He does because we have the relationship with God that He has. Jesus gave us a … Continue reading
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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Grace, not Works
Paul, who devoted his life to earning righteousness through the Mosaic law, found something that was foreign to him: grace. To clarify grace, he later wrote, if it is “by grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise grace is … Continue reading
The Way Back
When did Eve in the Garden eat the fruit forbidden by God? Answer: “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to … Continue reading
Pen Pal Letter
I read with interest the quotes you had gathered about repentance, addiction, and other subjects to help you grow. They are really good quotes. I see one glaring problem with your quotes. First, read Romans 1:16, “For I am not … Continue reading
Steady Growth Movement
Some of us may wonder why Christian growth seems to take such a long time, and we wonder if it is happening at all. Jesus addressed this issue in Mark 4. It’s a matter of how well we are hearing … Continue reading
The Fall of Adam and Eve
When Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord and ate the fruit of the wrong tree, the Lord spelled out the consequences for each of them in Genesis 3:16-19. These curses were not because God was angry or vindictive. It was … Continue reading
A Overlooked 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
More to Follow
After seeing King Solomon’s riches and hearing his wisdom, the queen of Sheba said to him, “Behold, the half was not told me. You exceed in wisdom and prosperity the report which I heard” (1 Kings 10:7, NASB). What wonderful … Continue reading
Old Testament consequences in the New Testament times
While King Solomon stood before the people before the newly dedicated temple, he prayed for several scenarios in which they would need to pray before the temple of God’s presence. “When your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because … Continue reading
A Light to the World
At the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, a house of prayer, Solomon prayed that when a foreigner “comes and prays toward this temple, hear in heaven” and answer their prayers that they “may know Your name and fear You” (1 … Continue reading
Israel at War
How do we tie a war to Israel and the end times? Is the current war related to the end times, and is the antichrist figure about to appear? This article is written with the 2023 war in Gaza uppermost … Continue reading
When I Sin
. My pain and loss echoes His own pain over our broken love relationship, for my sin separated me from God. I confess to hurting Him. . I confess that it was my fault and my sin alone that understandably drove … Continue reading
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The More Excellent Love
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal” 1 Cor. 13:1 If I don’t love the person when I speak to them, such … Continue reading
Gaining What Matters
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it” (Mark 8:35). Jesus has a cool way with words. In this … Continue reading
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
Wake-up Call
An increasing number of stores are rejecting cash for digital-only payments. Obviously, this applies to online stores and businesses. The use of credit cards and the rise of Apple Pay and Google Pay in stores and restaurants is slowly working … 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
