Letting God speak
John 8:31-32, 34b, 36 ESV So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. So if …
Romans 8:28 ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. On Friday their hopes, dreams, and expectations were crushed. On Saturday they mourned and hid in fear. On Sunday they were amazed at the power of God and …
Lately the word “contagious” is used a lot. By definition, “contagious” means to spread from one person or organism to another. Depending on the situation, that could be a good or bad thing. There are many things other than viruses that can be contagious. Fear is contagious, so is laughter. Attitudes, both good and bad, …
When times are good, any god might suffice. When times get tough, that is when a tough God is needed. Right now many people are discovering just how wimpy their god(s) is. How does one know if their god is weak? Check your fear level. If you are afraid because you don’t have confidence that …
There are many differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant that God made with His people. One that stood out to me as I was reading Leviticus was how detailed God’s instructions were. When God laid out the foundation of what would become the Jewish religion, He gave very specific instructions on how …
The coronavirus is certainly having an impact in America. More correct to say, fear of the coronavirus is having an impact on America. Panic buying has emptied stores of certain products. One of those products is toilet paper. At first glance it makes no sense. There are valid reasons for people to stock up on …
I have posted previously about my struggle with the sin of gluttony. It is a sin often ignored by the church in America, much to the detriment of the Body of Christ. Thankfully, by the grace of God I have found victory in this area – at least most days. Like all sins, gluttony has …
Leviticus 1:4-5 ESV He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Then he shall kill the bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall bring the blood and throw the blood against the sides of the altar …
Why are there controversial issues in the church? I’m not talking about apostate groups who have decided to ignore sections of the Bible they don’t like or sects that add “scriptures” to bring in extra teachings. What I am referring to are Bible believing Christians who love the Lord and desire to serve Him but …
Today is my birthday! Fifty-six years ago, an unsuspecting world was introduced to me. The repercussions are still being felt. Birthdays are special. For most people it is a time of celebration. Birthdays are an acknowledgement that a person has lived another year. That is important because life is important. Life is a gift from …