THE DAY GOD LAUGHED
Does God have a sense of humor? As one who has told a joke or two, I’d like to know. Does He frown on conversation that goes beyond “yea and nay”? Or does He agree… THE DAY GOD LAUGHED
GOD’S CONSUMING FIRE IN CHRIST
In a modern society like ours, the use of fire is not what it used to be. In fact, there’s more of a tendency to protect ourselves from its harmful effects with smoke alarms, fire… GOD’S CONSUMING FIRE IN CHRIST
PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.” (Psalm 42:5) News can come… PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD
BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
“[Elijah] came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die.” (1 Kings 19:4) Have you ever felt like giving up; like saying, “That’s it. I’m done. I’ve had enough”?… BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
A grassy hillside, puffy clouds drifting across a blue sky, a lad watching for interesting shapes therein; and he spots a sheep, a butterfly, even Uncle Jake’s profile. All delightful and reasonable. But there are… GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
GOD HAS BLESSED US, IS BLESSING US, AND WILL BLESS US
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, “This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you;… GOD HAS BLESSED US, IS BLESSING US, AND WILL BLESS US
GIVING IT UP. . .
The MC (Master of Ceremonies) is introducing the guest of honor. He tells of his background, relating also his achievements and reputation. Obviously, he expects the crowd to be informed about and appreciative of such… GIVING IT UP. . .
“HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”
The world that God created was very good! No flaws. No strife. No disappointments. No death. Adam was given the intellect to name every animal and bird God brought before him. That suggests Adam understood… “HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”
HIGHER EDUCATION
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6) Martin Luther wrote, “I am much afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor… HIGHER EDUCATION
FOLLOWING THE LORD—WHOLLY!
Saint Paul, Alexander the Great, Vince Lombardi, Ernest Shackleton. What did these men have in common? Was it not the focus, the whole-hearted effort they exercised to achieve their goals? While Saint Paul’s call to… FOLLOWING THE LORD—WHOLLY!