It all happened so fast. One moment, the district computer tech was fixing an annoying problem that wouldn’t let my laptop access the web. The next, thousands of hours of work on my school device were gone. Things I had collected. Things I had created, tweaked, and perfected. All gone. It was my own fault… Continue reading Bible Verses About the Temporal Versus the Eternal
The Old Testament is a spiritual gold mine filled with types and shadows, prophecies, and glimpses into the character of our great God who never changes. He is a God of covenants, which are binding and sacred agreements between God and His people. In the Old Testament, the Mosaic Covenant promised God’s blessings for obedience… Continue reading A Powerful Declaration of Faith from Micah 7:7-8
John 14:26 says that the Holy Spirit will bring back to our minds the things that God has said to us. But how many Christians these days have even READ what the Bible says, much less taken the time to memorize passages for the Lord to bring back to our remembrance? Our minds are like… Continue reading Like a Pantry, Fill Your Mind with the Word of God
“Can I love God without hurting myself?” I felt the weight of it as a question that God truly wanted me to dig into until I found the answer. The Bible is full of verses about denying self, dying to self, and taking up one’s cross, but how far does it go? Is it only… Continue reading How Can We Best Show Our Love to God?
Hatred of the Jews is nothing new. Often called “the longest hatred,” it has roots that are thousands of years old and buds as fresh as the day’s news. Today, some of the most prominent voices against the modern-day Jewish people aren’t the Muslims in contention over the land. Instead, they are Christians who say… Continue reading Are Modern Jews the Real Israelites? A Biblical-Historical Timeline
While driving home from work this week, I was flipping through radio stations and landed on one with a new song about to start. I had the thought, “Whatever the message of this song is, that’s God’s message to me.” Curious, I listened closely. The song was “My God Can." It's a song about how… Continue reading Even Though I Can’t, My God Can
Change can be hard sometimes. We just get used to the way we have always done things. Recently, I had LASIK eye surgery to correct my distance vision. It’s a good thing and one that will leave me free from the expense of contacts, solutions, and glasses for years to come. On the day of… Continue reading Salvation Is Like Getting LASIK Eye Surgery
“God always has a ram in the bush.” A sister in Christ said that to me recently, reaffirming her trust in the Lord. It’s a funny phrase that means nothing to those outside the faith but communicates a great deal to those who understand both the story behind it and the implications of it. In… Continue reading God Always Has a Ram in the Bush
The new year has arrived, and with it, many people have already made resolutions. These are basically promises one makes to oneself regarding the next twelve months. Often starting with the words “I will,” resolutions deal with improving one’s health, finances, relationships, and abilities. While these are all worthy goals, studies have shown that some… Continue reading One Word for the Year: A Christian Alternative to Resolutions
A few months ago, when my prayer closet time had gotten a little dry and formulaic, I believe the Lord gave me a new project. It was a combination of learning, meditating, and praying. It brought life back into my prayers and real fire to my praise. Pretty soon, I realized that He wanted me… Continue reading How to Pray the Names of God
