It’s All Gonna Burn
Christ's disciples must live in this world but never forget that this world will ultimately pass away. And do you know what will last? Read on to find out....
Keep ReadingMiracle 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....
Learning 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....
Luke: 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...
When 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?...
Learning 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....
Good 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....
The 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....
Reflections 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....
David 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....
Fellowship with God
Whatever else we may say about salvation and the eternal state of believers, it centers on fellowship with God. What glory it will be!...
Keep ReadingHandling the Spiritual Conflict
Beware! The conflict of lawless people versus God’s people began in the Garden and continues to this day. Here's how to handle it....
Keep ReadingWhen Shame is Good
To experience shame for sin is a hopeful sign that repentance and faith in God are still possible. Do not fear feeling shame but rather not feeling it....
Keep ReadingKeeping the Tension between Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must maintain....
Keep ReadingThe Sufferings of Christ
The sufferings of Christ on the cross brought an end to the elaborate (but futile) Old Covenant sacrifices for sin and guilt. And they bring sinners to God....
Keep ReadingGlory Revealed
History displays the ongoing conflict between Christ and Satan, but do you know how the story ends? It will culminate in glory revealed....
Keep ReadingSuffering before a Perplexed World
Honoring Christ by maintaining hope even in the midst of great trials and suffering, makes the Christian life a huge curiosity to unbelievers....
Keep ReadingThe Soul Shepherd
God provided Someone to care for His people, but His identity was a surprise. Have you discovered Him? Is He the Shepherd of your soul?...
Keep ReadingSeeing Yourself Correctly
Seeing yourself correctly is important but here we meet someone with an inflated view of himself. Is your view of yourself clear and accurate?...
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