Aug 11
2017
Lifelong Fruitfulness
God uses two trees to give a warning and a promise about our relationships to each other and to Him. Expect fruitfulness. Beware of arrogance.
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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 ReadingAug 10
2017
God’s Faithfulness and Wisdom
When current events are perplexing, bewildering, and maddening, we do well to stop and consider the wisdom and faithfulness of God. He always wins.
Aug 9
2017
When You Despair over the Lost
What believer has not felt some level of despair over his or her unsaved loved ones? What can we do? Scripture gives us some positive steps to take.
Aug 8
2017
Denial? No! Hope? Yes!
Denial of reality is a common problem for us when life grows unbearable. The Bible never hides the truth about pain or the hope which we have in Christ.
Aug 7
2017
More than Forgiven
The Psalmist prayed for mercy and forgiveness, but God in Christ has given all that and much more. We are more than forgiven.
Aug 6
2017
Wait till you hear this!
The story of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt is amazing and inspiring, but it's nothing compared to what God did next. Wait till you hear this!
Aug 5
2017
Why did Christ Die?
There are several correct answers to "why did Christ die?" but one very wrong answer is "so we may sin freely." Here is an important correct answer.
Aug 4
2017
When the Prosperity Gospel Goes Bankrupt
The prosperity gospel teaches "Believe in Jesus and you will have health and wealth." But many of us find this isn't true. What then?
Aug 3
2017
Praise and Faith When All Seems Lost
Praise of God and growth in faith build on each other. Praise builds faith and faith fuels praise even when all seems lost.
Aug 2
2017
Shut Mouths; Believing Hearts
God's Law and Christ's Gospel combine to change us from arrogant unbelievers to grateful disciples--people with shut mouths and believing hearts.