Consider with me a world where judgment does not exist, wrong has no consequences, and no moral baseline governs the world. People have free will to exercise their own choices, but nothing modifies those choices. If no holy God created the Universe, then no morality or righteousness would be judged or rewarded. What would be …
Looking for Redemption
Advent Day #18 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me:and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple,even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in:behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. Malachi 3:1 And she coming in that instant gave thanks …
The Now, But Not Yet
Advent Day #14 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty …
An Occupied Manger
Advent Day #11 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 There are a few references to mangers, cribs, or stalls in the Old Testament. Interestingly, two directly allude to emptiness, and …
The Name of Jesus
Advent Day #4 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 Jesus was a relatively common name in first-century Judea. Jesus was the Greek version of the Old Testament name, Jehoshua, or Joshua, as it was shortened …
Aligning With the Enemy or Overcoming Him?
The enemy wins when we engage others with his own tactics. Angry, hateful accusations tread on his territory. Election season must be a fruitful season for his work to be accomplished, but no special occasion is necessary. Gossip, criticism, and disrespectfulness can become daily habits in our homes and churches. Election season will just magnify …
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First Breath of Heaven
The first breath of heaven Will forget its last on earth. His nail-scarred hands will Brush death’s tears away. Lost within Compassion’s gaze, Faith’s cry will turn to praise. Thank You, Jesus, For Grace that never failed. Thank You, Jesus, For hands that wore sin’s nails. Thank You, Jesus, For setting hopeless captives free. Thank …
Do You Believe in Easter?
Do You Believe in Easter? Grief grips our hearts and draws us to wonder why there is so much suffering in this life. If God exists, many ask, why does He allow so much sorrow on this planet? The very fact that we believe there should be a better place with no suffering is the …
A Song for Return
He chose Judas And called him, Friend. Though He knew from the start How this friendship would end. Jesus offered hope Until the dying breath. His ears stayed attuned For the heart that would repent. But He will not control He lets each one choose, Whether to give their life to Him, Or whether to …
The Song of His Love
Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com Growing up, my family and I began attending a small church in a rural area of Kansas. Two ladies had come by our house inviting people to attend, and because I was of the magic age of six, I could begin riding the bus. From the first step …
His Song in the Night 