I have been combing through the Psalms lately and looking for words that describe how we worship or should worship. We worship because of who God is, and I have also looked for words that describe Him. These lists are by no means exhaustive, but give us a glimpse into His character, and our response. …
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But If Not
You may know the story. Three Hebrew boys, renamed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, in service to the Babylonian King, refused to bow to him. They were from the tribe of Judah and had been taken captive by the Babylonians. In order to make prisoners even more submissive to the powers that be, they were often …
Almost Persuaded
Almost Persuaded In Acts 26:28, King Agrippa, after hearing Paul’s testimony said, “You almost persuade me to be a Christian.” To me these are among the saddest words in Scripture. Having heard Paul’s compelling evidence about Jesus, Agrippa was almost persuaded – but not quite. How many of us are the same? How many want …
It’s Eight Days Later
Eight Days Later Imagine the scene if you will – Jesus’s disciples gathered together following his crucifixion and burial, on the third day, having just heard from Mary Magdalene, “I have seen the Lord!” The doors were locked and yet suddenly Jesus stood before them in the room. “Peace be with you,” were his first …
A Living Sacrifice
“And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.” Matthew 27:51 “And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.” Luke 23:45 I remember these descriptions in the verses above as a child, from …
What If?
What If? “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” 1 Tim. 6:11 What if the whole world suddenly began operating by biblical principles? What if every single person pursued the things above and was able to live by them? If we lived them out perfectly, we would no longer have stealing, cheating, bribery, or murder. …
This Book
It is amazing that we have This Book. Through it runs the Crimson Thread of Redemption, God’s great love story. The writers through whom God spoke had no tools to help them like we have today. Think about all that was done with just primitive pen and parchment, to convey God’s great plan and God’s …
How Good It Is
Water. It’s vital to life. In fact, our bodies are 60-70 percent water. We cannot live without it. It’s not surprising that Jesus used water as an analogy for what we can have through Him. “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out …
The Power to Change Everything
The woman was caught. Interesting that they did not bring the man before Jesus, but only the woman, who was discovered in the act of adultery. One can see how it might have unfolded – the woman, probably in a disheveled state, likely not fully clothed, being thrown down in front of Jesus – the …
Guard the Good Deposit
We guard things that are important. When you read that sentence you may have thought about a guard at a bank, or perhaps the Secret Service detail, or guards outside Buckingham Palace. We guard people and possessions deemed to be of great value. Celebrities often have bodyguards to protect them from ardent fans and paparazzi. …
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