Jun 30
2017
Strength for Today; Hope for Tomorrow
God, who is unchanging, gives His people strength to do His will today and hope that someday our struggles and burdens will end when we see Him.
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Miracle in the Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel shows us the stunning contrast of spiritual death and God's power. His life-giving power overcomes even hopeless death.
Keep ReadingLearning to Relish Isaiah
Isaiah challenges us, but we can learn to relish this prophecy. Here's why and how to glean much from the prophet Jesus quoted frequently.
Keep ReadingLuke: the unlikely gospel writer
If we consider that the writer of the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles was not Jewish but a Gentile and not a fisherman but a physician who never met Jesus in person (Colossians 4:14), we might expect his gospel to have a somewhat different flavor from the others. Our expectations will not be disappointed
Keep ReadingWhen Kingdoms Fall
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?
Keep ReadingLearning Contentment; Awaiting Glory
Our readings this week show that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy us. But there is One who does fill our souls.
Keep ReadingGood Lessons from Bad Kingdoms
Ever wonder why we read about the failed kings of Israel and Judah? Are there good lessons from bad kingdoms? Yes, indeed! Read on and see.
Keep ReadingThe Joy of Being in Christ
It is hard to exaggerate all the joy of life in Christ. Do you know what it means to be in Him? This theme runs through Paul's letters.
Keep ReadingReflections on Reading Poetry and Proverbs
Mary and I recently took a drive through a scenic part of our rural Virginia county on a beautiful late Spring afternoon. We drove as slowly as was prudent in order to drink in the sights and smells of newly mowed hay fields, wildflowers and honeysuckle, cows and calves, sheep and goats, rolling hills and mountain peaks.
Keep ReadingDavid as King
The Bible gives us a rather in depth look at the life of David. We are fortunate in this because there are many great lessons to learn from one whose life would otherwise be an enigma.
Keep ReadingEmotions and the Imago Dei
Our emotions can be troublesome leading us down paths we later regret, but should we attempt to escape them? Or can they be redeemed by God for a good purpose?
Keep ReadingTime Out
I hope you were able to complete our scheduled reading for last week in 1 Samuel 21-31 and Psalms 16-30.
Keep ReadingGod’s Providence in an Historic Moment
Many ask why certain occurrences happen. The Bible doesn't answer all our questions, but it does teach us what we need to know--that God is in control of the most personal details of human life as well as of the events at the highest levels of nations and empires.
Keep ReadingJun 29
2017
Surprise! Role Reversals from God
God in His Providence is able to surprise people by a switch in places either actually or figuratively for their growth in faith and godliness.
Jun 28
2017
God’s Ambassadors
God has appointed His people to be His ambassadors to those who do not know Him. The gospel goes out by word of mouth from those who have believed.
Jun 27
2017
When Believers Suffer
Believers are not automatically sheltered from suffering, but God is sovereign, good, and trustworthy whether or not He reveals His purpose for it.
Jun 26
2017
Wanted: Celestial Mediator
The dilemma of fallen man since the Garden of Eden is to learn how to be right before God. Job called in agony for a celestial mediator. And God answered.
Jun 25
2017
The Danger of Forsaking the Fear of the Almighty
When people lose their reverent fear of God, they are capable of all manner of atrocities toward other human beings made in His image.
Jun 24
2017
Everyone’s a Theologian
RC Sproul says, “Everyone’s a theologian, but not all are good theologians.” See how speech under great stress revealed two men to be excellent theologians.
Jun 23
2017
Nobodies Made Famous by God
Those whom God chooses and uses for His purposes need not hold high standing in their society. Here we meet two ordinary men--nobodies until God used them.
Jun 22
2017
Obedience by Faith
Queen Esther risked her life to obey God. So did the apostles. We applaud them now, but at the time they had to practice obedience by faith.
Jun 21
2017
The Faithful Church Impacts Culture
The presence of God’s people within an unbelieving culture impacts that society. But will we learn from history and stand firm for the truth in our day?