This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. The book of Esther is the beautiful story of a young woman who became queen and was able to use her influence with the king to save the Jews, her people, from sure extinction while they lived in exile. One… Continue reading Providence: God Behind the Scene
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The Smashing of Idols (The Last Days part 1)
One topic that always draws a lot of attention in Christian circles is the end times. In general, all followers of Jesus believe the same basic truth: History has a time limit. God in his plan has set boundaries on the beginning and the end of present age of humanity. Jesus will come back, and… Continue reading The Smashing of Idols (The Last Days part 1)
The All-Seeing God (a daily proverb)
This devotional series examines a verse or two from a chapter of Proverbs each day of January 2017. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. ~Proverbs 15:2 We call it omniscience, the fact that God knows everything with perfection. We call it omnipresence, the fact… Continue reading The All-Seeing God (a daily proverb)
Look to the past to fuel your future (a meditation)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith… ~Hebrews 12:1-2 “The dead still speak.” Those… Continue reading Look to the past to fuel your future (a meditation)
Rejoice today (a meditation)
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. ~ Psalm 118:24 Some days seem good, others seem bad. Some days we don’t want to end, others we can’t wait for them to be over. Good days, bad days, rough days, easy days—through them all, God commands… Continue reading Rejoice today (a meditation)
A time for milk and a time for meat (a meditation)
You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. ~ Hebrews 5:12 “Act your age” is the admonition we sometimes give to older kids,… Continue reading A time for milk and a time for meat (a meditation)
Anticipating Eternity (a meditation)
“For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” ~Jesus, Luke 22:18 In Luke 22, Jesus was spending his final hours with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. During this time, he shared with them a Passover meal and… Continue reading Anticipating Eternity (a meditation)
Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner (a meditation)
One of my favorite old hymns is Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy. The last verse goes: Let not conscience make you linger / Nor of fitness fondly dream All the fitness He requireth / Is to feel your need of Him It reminds us of the fact that we have nothing to offer God… Continue reading Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner (a meditation)
Good Reads 08.24.16 (on: justice, God’s love, and prayer)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On the greatness of God's love for us: We Have Nothing to Offer the One Who Offers Us Everything by Jared C. Wilson If you look to Jesus, the bread of life, and ask him to satisfy your hunger,… Continue reading Good Reads 08.24.16 (on: justice, God’s love, and prayer)
The Lion Has Roared (a meditation)
The lion has roared—so who isn’t frightened? The Sovereign Lord has spoken—so who can refuse to proclaim his message? ~ Amos 3:8 Part of the Christian faith is the belief that there is power in God’s word. When he speaks, things happen. This idea saturates the Bible from the opening chapters when God speaks creation… Continue reading The Lion Has Roared (a meditation)
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