How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)? Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” But when we observe the degenerating condition of the earth, its chaotic world systems, and the people who do evil, it… Continue reading How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)?
3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
Does it seem like you are in a hidden place with darkness and an enemy breathing down your neck? This is how we often feel during spiritual battles. But be encouraged there are strategies to fight spiritual battles. Historically in times of war, snipers are skilled and trained to spot enemies from a concealed place. Snipers are… Continue reading 3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
Love and Good Works
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds!” Thanks to my friend Carrie Arii for this thoughtful Valentine devotional. Today we will celebrate a holiday that started in the 1400s, and though love was the theme of the day, there are many stories of how it came to be. It’s… Continue reading Love and Good Works
I Come Quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:5 completes the description of New Jerusalem and the blessings in it. Then this divine record continues to the Lord’s words in 22:7, “And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this scroll.” The Lord says twice more “I come quickly” (v. 12, 20). We must… Continue reading I Come Quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Christ’s Gentleness Makes Him Great – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Note from Randy: One of our challenges is to look at the complete Jesus revealed in Scripture. We dare not remake Him in our image, reducing Him only to our favorite attribute, love. By seeing Him in His holiness and love, His truth and His grace, we’ll learn to see the fullness of His beauty. Gentleness… Continue reading Christ’s Gentleness Makes Him Great – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Answers to Succeed
Yesterday we discussed Joseph’s time in Egypt, leading up to his time in prison. We considered how God caused him to prosper and find favour even with the prison guard. Later in chapter 41, Joseph’s gift of dream interpretation was called into action. Two other inmates dreamed about their future with Pharaoh and Joseph accurately… Continue reading Answers to Succeed
“You were in Eden” (Ezekiel 28)
This text from Ezekiel and a related one in Isaiah 14:12-14 are often referenced in studies on the origin of Satan. What do you think? Ezekiel 28:12–16 (NIV)12 “You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: carnelian, chrysolite and emerald, topaz,… Continue reading “You were in Eden” (Ezekiel 28)
Urgency To Share The Gospel With Others – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Urgency to Share The Gospel With Others No one besides God knows when Christ will return and the end will come. But I am one of many who believe that we are clearly living in the end times. Many of the signs described in the Bible are happening or have already happened. And it is… Continue reading Urgency To Share The Gospel With Others – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Does God see my loneliness?
She probably didn’t feel pretty. She was rejected, humiliated and perhaps manipulated. Her name is Hagar. Her sad story is recounted in Genesis 21: She and Abraham conceived a son. Sadly, because of Sarah’s (Abraham’s wife) insistence, Hagar and baby son were rejected and sent off to wandered in the desert of Beersheba. (Summary paraphrased from Genesis… Continue reading Does God see my loneliness?
Does Fatherlessness Influence Unbelief?
I have sympathy for all those daughters and wives and women and sons who did not have a father. Either because their dad died early, or abandoned them, or divorce, or abuse. In a One Minute Apologist session, the impact of an absent father is discussed. In addition to earthly issues, fatherlessness has serious spiritual implications for… Continue reading Does Fatherlessness Influence Unbelief?