Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Precious Faith
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:1 1 Peter 1:1 begins with “Peter,” while 2 Peter 1:1 begins with “Simon Peter.” Peter was always Simon from the time of…
Read MoreWhen Will Things Get Better?
Life is full of expectation and waiting. We’re always waiting for something! The weekend Seeing friends and family The release of a book or a movie or a video game The next season of The Mandalorian The end of COVID. We’re always waiting for something to come. We can’t wait for what’s next. I often…
Read MoreThe Pandemic and Bible Prophecy
(Finding Victory over the Virus) The global pandemic has resulted in near-global panic. Medical facilities, markets, educational institutions, and churches, all enormously experience the impact. How is the Christian to respond to the Corona-crisis? Does God’s Word provide an answer to the questions people are asking today? Some are asking – “Is this the beginning…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do With My Fear?
It seems in nearly every circle of people I am a part of, there is a palpable anxiousness right now. We are watching things unfold that are frightening. We don’t know who to believe. We are asking ourselves lots of questions…maybe not even uttering them aloud because somehow that seems to make them more viable.…
Read MoreFaith in the Lion’s Den
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 ALL THINGS? We find it so easy to quote this verse but believing it and living it is not as easy, especially when you are in the lion’s…
Read MoreGod’s Control
In reading through the book of Daniel, it is obvious that Bible prophecy is unique. There is no other religious book on Earth that even remotely matches the exactness, accuracy and majesty of the Bible’s statements concerning history and God’s control over it. Prophecy is God’s mark on history to let mankind know that He…
Read MoreA Good Medicine
Have you heard of any good medicines? Some recent advertisements have touted treatments that are supposed to be good for you. But after you hear the long list of bad side effects, you begin to wonder if the cure is worse than the condition! So it is with many medicines. But there is a medicine,…
Read MoreHappily Ever After?
Psalm 88 is a lament. The psalmist is greatly distressed and emotional. Most interpreters of the psalm believe the reason for the distress lies in some type of terminal illness. Loneliness and spiritual distress accompany physical illness. The psalm reflects this as well. Many psalms have a theme which connects judgment from God with the…
Read MoreYou and Your Cheer
I like how different states take pride in their own unique regional sodas. In New York, they have Manhattan Special. In Michigan, they drink Vernors Ginger Ale. In North Carolina, we have Cheerwine. If you’ve never heard of Cheerwine before, don’t let the name fool you. There’s no alcohol. You won’t find any wine in…
Read MoreTrusting God in Traumatic Times
The Confessions of Jeremiah, Part 1 Jeremiah 11:18-Jeremiah 12:6 Jeremiah 12:5-6 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? For even…
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