A New Way of Seeing
Looking back at all that’s happened in 2020, it’s easy to get discouraged or afraid. On the eve of his betrayal, arrest and execution, Jesus knew his disciples would likewise
Continue readingThe Importance of Jesus’ Birth
Why was Jesus’ birth so important? The Bible gives us a lot of details about his birth, which is how we know that God considers it important. But why? Perhaps
Continue readingGod Sees Me
Remember when the Lord spoke to the woman at the well? No, not the Samaritan woman. The first woman at the well, way back in Genesis 16. In the midst
Continue readingLive by the Spirit
When the Bible tells us to live by the Spirit, we have to understand that the Spirit of God will not lead us into something He doesn’t empower us to
Continue readingJesus, the Faithful Witness
From his exile on Patmos, the apostle John got a spectacular vision of Jesus Christ. John had spent years with Jesus walking around Palestine, he’d spent decades preaching Jesus after
Continue readingThe Control of God, Part 2
We often focus so closely on the superficial circumstances of our present that we lose sight of the overall working out of God’s will. His sovereignty promotes worship, fosters humility,
Continue readingThe Control of God
There are many events in the Bible where people sought to carry out their own evil intent, and were successful at it. And yet God’s good purposes were accomplished in
Continue readingReal, Not Ritual
Psalm 50 is somewhat unique in that God speaks for most of the psalm, and He’s giving us a warning: God is looking for what’s real, not for a ritual.
Continue readingWatch
Jesus told us, “Watch”. The main purpose was to watch for His return, and Jesus’ emphasis was that we are to be alert and focused; pay attention; be persistent and
Continue readingRestoring Eden
There was a life we used to enjoy, walking daily with God through Eden in close relationship with Him. And then the fall changed everything. God’s goodness was brought into
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