The second of four first-person eyewitness accounts for the Advent season, continuing with the account of Salome, a fictional young neighbor who befriends Mary.
A Story for Advent: Isaac
The first of four fictional first-person eyewitness accounts for the Advent season, beginning with the account of Isaac, the son of Abraham.
Don’t Forget to Be Thankful
We all have much for which to be thankful—even in the midst of challenging days. But i fear we tend to forget.
Two Trumpets
The hardship of the wilderness results in the forging of a heartier instrument – one with greater strength and stamina. And that’s still true today!
A “Shur” Way
Let us walk boldly in the “Shur” path He has set before us with a confidence that as we do so, our way is sure!
What Should We Do?
There is a question that stands out above all others. It is a question that arises from the depths of the very soul with which we were created.
Walking Through a Vineyard With Jesus
It all comes down to a relationship with a person – the Person of the Vine!
The Lost Son
A message of grace, of forgiveness, of restoration, and of acceptance.
Commissioned by God
It was God’s plan – His promise, His assurance, and His commission. The commission guaranteed that all power in heaven and on the earth would be brought to bear to see it fulfilled.
Every Assignment Has A Purpose
God’s plans and the way He orders our steps are not haphazard. And the details surrounding our every assignment are very exact though we may not recognize them.
Every Assignment Has A Purpose
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The psalmist David records in the 37th Psalm: The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.(1) That was true of His chosen people, the Israelites, and it is true of us today. His plans and the way He orders our steps are not haphazard. He has a purpose and a plan, even when we have no idea what it is. And the details surrounding our every assignment are very exact though we may not recognize them. We see that truth revealed throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
One of those places is in the Book of Numbers, as we see the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. Did you ever stop and think about all of the logistics involved in moving a group of people, numbering between one and two million, from Egypt to the Promised Land? i am mindful of all of the planning that went into a trip for my wife, two children and me, when our children were younger. i am also mindful of the occasional disagreement that arose over who sat where, who slept where, who got to go first, etc. Now imagine doing that with upwards to two million people! God was leading His people on a journey through the wilderness and He would leave no detail unresolved.
We Can Be Sure
There are a number of pathways that can lead us into a wilderness, but there is only one that will enable us to walk through it with assurance and confidence.
Who Should We Obey?
The Spirit of God will always lead us to stand for what is right over what is popular, or what is safe.
The Withered Fig Tree
In one day, a tree which had given the appearance of health had withered and died. There is much we can learn from that dead tree.
Sermon of Sermons
Gratefully, Jesus was not delivering a message of new commandments we are to keep. Rather, He was describing the fruit that is produced in and through our lives as we remain in Him.
Can i Trust Him?
Can i trust Jesus Christ where my common sense cannot trust Him?
Finish Strong
Why do we too often stop short of the finish line?
The Goodness of God
All that we have is from Him, including the very breath in our lungs. He has held us in His hands for all of our days, so let us tell of His wonderful goodness.
He Still Wanted More
All too often we desire the blessings of God in our lives over the presence of God in our lives.
One Heart, One Mind
The Spirit of God united them and they lifted their voices TOGETHER. The people were of one heart and one mind, and God was pleased to answer their requests.