Sep 20
2017
Escape the Vain Life
Are you exhausted from trying to meet everyone's expectations? There is freedom not to live our lives in vain controlled by the fear of man.
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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 ReadingSep 19
2017
Wisdom: True and False
One must beware of the distinction between deception which passes as true wisdom and true wisdom which can be imperceptible and overlooked.
Sep 18
2017
Faithfulness Pleases God
Beware of a common saying which we hear today that implies that God doesn't care about our faithfulness but only our faith.
Sep 17
2017
Why Life is Not Vain
The gospel of Jesus Christ shows us that the earthly life of believers, while not complete as it will be in glory, is also not vain as Solomon thought.
Sep 16
2017
Poverty, Joy, and Generosity: the Macedonians
Here we meet a group who did not let their desperate need stop their generosity. How God is glorified by such people who give despite their circumstances!
Sep 15
2017
Two Sides of Godliness
Godliness has both negative and positive sides. When we turn from sin; we turn to righteousness. Likewise when we turn to righteousness, we turn from sin.
Sep 14
2017
Dangerous Alliances
Beware of forming alliances with fools and unbelievers. Your intention to “reach” them is likely to fail and result in your own downfall.
Sep 13
2017
Aiming to Please God
Life has meaning because we will all stand before an Omniscient Judge from whom we will receive our due. We must aim to please Him.
Sep 12
2017
The Best Is Yet to Be
All this world offers pales in comparison to the glory awaiting those who know God’s grace in Jesus Christ. The best is yet to be.
Sep 11
2017
Slow Growth
Spiritual growth is a gradual process, like a great tree, it will not reach maturity quickly. Gather wisdom and truth and be patient. Time is a factor.