“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matthew 1:23 (NLT) At Christmas time it feels like it should be easy to be centered on Christ, after all, it is in the
Continue readingGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you.” 1 Chronicles 16:34-35 (NLT) I hope you are
Continue readingAnd we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. Titus
Continue reading“Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign LORD. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. Ezekiel 18:23 (NLT) It’s been a very busy week for me so my remarks here will be brief. Please carefully read
Continue readingIndeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets. Amos 3:7 (NLT) The late R. Lee Ermey often played the part of a mean drill sergeant in movies and television. When I was given the assignment of interviewing him I was a little intimidated.
Continue readingYou are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation
Continue readingSo then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Romans 7:12 (NASB) I always told myself that when I was a parent I would never say, “Because I told you so,” as the answer to my child’s question on why they need to do
Continue readingThen there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven. This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to
Continue reading“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in
Continue readingWhen I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 (NLT) This Sabbath we
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