We all remember the Christmas story of the wise men who sought Jesus. Their journey included a visit to Herod, in Jerusalem, seeking the One God had said would be “a ruler who will shepherd my people.” (Matthew 2:6) Where was the newly born King of the Jews? Herod, of course, was quite interested…
Read MoreAll Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 In my neck of the woods it’s easy to find a Bible study. There are big ones and small…
Read MoreLike a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. Proverbs 25:26 It must have been horrific but he shot back. The St. James Massacre The St. James Massacre happened in a church in Cape Town, South Africa in 1993. 11 members of the congregation…
Read MoreClaiming to be wise, they became fools. Romans 1:22 My Facebook feed recently had a post with a heading that said, “Claiming God’s Blessing” in large letters. Underneath it said, “I dare you to type ‘Amen’ & claim God’s blessing over your life.” Hmmm…. My first response was not, “Isn’t that nice, someone is…
Read MoreFor you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I met a young woman on my recent trip to Georgia who wowed me with her story. She was in her twenties, pretty, kind, a good Mom to her four year old son, and a good friend…
Read MoreAs he was drawing near–already on the way down the Mount of Olives–the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen. Luke 19:37 It was Palm Sunday and the sermon was on Hell. Really, Hell. We are…
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