“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) Like the ancient Israelites, many people today continue to have wrong impressions of God. They think that God is out there to getContinueContinue reading “God’s Plans Toward Us”
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Expect God’s Best
In those days a man named Manoah from the tribe of Dan lived in the town of Zorah. His wife was unable to become pregnant, and they had no children. The angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife and said, “Even though you have been unable to have children, you will soon become pregnantContinueContinue reading “Expect God’s Best”
Why Does God Take Too Long to Answer?
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old. (Luke 1:6-7 NLT) In the old days, being barren was thought to be a sign of divine disapproval. That’s why inContinueContinue reading “Why Does God Take Too Long to Answer?”
It Can Wait
You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me. (Psalm 119:114 MSG) I’ve learned that there are some things in life that can wait. The phone call, text message, email or social media notification while I’m spending time with God…it can wait. In fact, if you happen to get interruptedContinueContinue reading “It Can Wait”
Jesus Said So
And the people gathered all around him. They said, “How long are you going to keep us guessing? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!” Jesus answered: I have told you, and you refused to believe me. The things I do by my Father’s authority show who I am.(John 10:24-25 CEV) Jesus’ claim toContinueContinue reading “Jesus Said So”
A Word on the Resurrection
“‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” (Luke 16:30-31 NIV) In the story of “The Rich Man and Lazarus,”ContinueContinue reading “A Word on the Resurrection”
The Resurrection is Not a Lie
Only a fool would say, “There is no God!” (Psalm 14:1 CEV) A few years ago, Easter fell on April 1st, also known as “April Fools Day.” Many Christians were not pleased with the date and I could see why, but I was reminded of a lie that did actually begin to circulate when JesusContinueContinue reading “The Resurrection is Not a Lie”
He’ll Take You Back
The Israelites did evil in the LORD’s sight. They forgot about the LORD their God, and they served the images of Baal and the Asherah poles. (Judges 3:7 NLT) Even God’s chosen people were prone to turn their backs on Him. In fact, Israel’s waywardness and God’s mercy is a reoccurring theme in the bookContinueContinue reading “He’ll Take You Back”
Lessons from the Exodus
While I’ve always loved the story of the Exodus, I’ve come to appreciate it now more than ever. This story resembles our current crisis in so many ways that we’re able to identify with it thousands of years later. For anyone who says that the Bible is an ancient book that is irrelevant to usContinueContinue reading “Lessons from the Exodus”
Coming to Our Senses
“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” (Luke 15:17-18 NIV) The wisest thingContinueContinue reading “Coming to Our Senses”
Rising with the Son 