If I would say my wife does not care about me (especially when I am not well) invalidates her love for me. It shames her and declares that our relationship is a farce. Fake. Even more, to suggest that God…
WARNING: This is a deeper lesson for those who choose to think more deeply. 😉 When someone chooses to “reconcile” something, it means that all things are resolved and settled according to a high standard. All wrongs and misplaced things…
The 10 lepers heard the words of Jesus, “go show yourselves to the priest.” (Luke 17:14) I imagine these leprous men making a mad dash for the temple. People on the street would see them coming and jump out of…
I remember as a boy, I once took special interest in Jesus and the Bible. What was the truth? I wanted to know. So, as a young reader, I began to plod my way through the New Testament; “the part…
“And by his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) God did not say “by his stripes” tigers and zebras are healed! If He had said so, there would be no hope for you or I. In fact we would rather…
I recently stayed overnight at the hospital with my wife. She had just given birth to our second son, Jeremiah. And to support her, I lay overnight in the fold-out sofa bed beside her bed. As uncomfortable as it was,…
When I was younger, I heard someone say that they sold their soul to the devil. It is a point of fantasy in some movies and entertainment, but is that really possible? I have heard of desperate people in Java…
I read Charles Spurgeon’s devotion “Morning and Evening” on a fairly consistent basis. The evening reading for January 3 is one that is worth considering. Read honestly and let it touch your soul. Make yourself usable to god starting this…
“And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:13) This is a simple entry, but it is something that…
“…for He Himself is our peace…” – Ephesians 2:14 This verse capulates the entire glorious Gospel of God. Jesus Himself is our peace. Beyond the teachings and miracles. Above the good purposes God has planned for you to do. More…
