"For Such A Time As This" (Esther 4:14)
TRUSTING GOD IN TIMES OF PERIL
In a previous post I noted how the riches, the free and lavish expression of God’s mercy was found throughout the Old Testament, pointing to the ultimate expression of the glory of His mercy as it is revealed in and through the person and work of God the Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 15:8-9). Jesus Himself […]
The Bible reveals that “In the beginning” everything that God created of nature, from the stars in the heavens to the fish in the sea “was good”. Upon His subsequent creation of the first man and woman in His image and likeness with His righteous nature and character, to rule over and enjoy all that
Messiah’s Majestic Mission to Magnify Mercy – Part 2 Read More »
In my previous post I looked at a number of statements found in the New Testament regarding the mission, the purpose for Jesus Christ, God the Son, the long-awaited Messiah coming into the world as a man. Each statement addressed what He would do on behalf of a sin cursed humanity, men and women cut
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Most businesses, organizations and individual contractors have what are referred to as a “mission statement”, which are essentially written statements of purpose – of why they exist, who they serve, and the expected outcome of their service. They are typically written to inspire in the consumer or customer, confidence in their utilization of said services.
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My favorite and most soul stirring traditional Christmas Hymn is O Holy Night. In stanza three we sing “Chains shall he (Christ) break, for the slave is our brother; and in His name (Christ’s) all oppression shall cease.” Originally a French Poem, the English version was written in 1855, six years before the American civil
FREE INDEED (God’s Emancipation Proclamation) Read More »
“GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, SO THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH (IN HELL) BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE (WITH HIM IN HEAVEN)” (John 3:16) Here we have the above passage from the Bible that summarizes what Christmas is truly about, namely the entry 2000 years ago
JESUS – The ONLY Reason for the Season Read More »
The Apostle John in his first epistle or letter to the early Christian church gives them, and us, a very clear and specific command in 1 John 2:15-17, “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all
Life in a Perishing World Read More »
We are entering what is referred to as the Christmas season, a time of joy and revelry, filled with bright colorful lights, gleeful singing and an abundance of good food. Thus, to continue my series of exposés regarding the one the Bible refers to as Satan or the devil during such a season may seem
The god of THIS World Read More »
The horrific news of the shooting and murder of students at Oxford High School this week by another student was heart wrenching, tragic, and shockingly devastating to our society’s sense of comfort, control and safety. The grief, pain and sorrow experienced by the children and families involved is unimaginable and as in all such cases,
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One of the most humiliating, frustrating and distressing experiences a person could have in this world is to realize that they have been deceived – scammed – the victim of a con game or a swindle, wherein they are fraudulently persuaded to give up something of value to obtain something of greater value, or to