Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Is everything wrapped and ready? I’ve shared with Rev that I knew writing through Revelation would be challenging. What I didn’t anticipate is that I would be writing about the times prior to Jesus’ second coming as we are preparing to remember and celebrate His first. Most years, I…
The other day, I noticed the following verse in Exodus… This annual festival [The Passover] will be a visible sign to you, like a mark branded on your hand or your forehead. Let it remind you always to recite this teaching of the Lord: ‘With a strong hand, the Lord rescued you from Egypt.’ Exodus 13:9 I love…
The Bible tells us that the devil is real. He knows his time to turn people away from Jesus is limited. He is intentionally tempting and persecuting the world
I often hear from people that they are struggling with feelings of fear and confusion as evil’s grip on the world appears to be growing ever stronger. Biblical truths that were once embraced by people are now being pushed aside in favor of beliefs that are blatantly and directly against God’s teachings and commands. And…
Jesus told His followers to be faithful and intentionally ready for His return… Everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven. Mark…
I sometimes wonder where we are in the end times spectrum. I wonder what if any events have taken place already and what the future will be like going forward. Rev and I were talking the other day, about the challenges of understanding John’s writing of God’s plan. There are some who take it literally…
The Bible tells us that God’s judgment is assured but that for those who love and trust Jesus they don’t need to be afraid because they are safe in His love.
The enemy of our souls would like us to be divided by race, nationality, ethnicity, etc. But God has given us a way to end racism—a way to be united by love.
We were having a discussion during one of our Sunday Morning Bible Classes. Several people commented on their desire for the second coming of Jesus. As many nodded in agreement, one of my friends joined the conversation and said, “I’m so anxious to see Jesus but I don’t really want to live through the prophecies…
Our glimpse into heaven continues with high drama. John wrote: I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne. Revelation 5:1a A scroll is a piece of papyrus up to 30 feet long, rolled and sealed with clay or wax. This particular scroll was very important—it was sealed…
Worship is more than what songs we sing and whether we sit in an auditorium or sanctuary. Worship is an attitude of the heart that changes everything. #Worship #HeartAttitude #Revelation #Blessings
There were more than 60 of us . . . 13-year-olds making a statement of faith and joining the church. Our pastor, following a long tradition, prayerfully chose a Bible verse for every person in the class. My friends received verses like Romans 8:28, John 3:16, Isaiah 41:10, and Jeremiah 29:11. And then he came…
The next two chapters in the Book of Revelation are specific messages from Jesus to seven individual churches. Some people imagine God on some heavenly throne simply watching human beings go round and round on this big blue orb. But God’s Word is very clear that He is not far away. He is right here…
I love the way Jude began his letter: This letter is from Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and a brother of James. I am writing to all who have been called by God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ. Jude 1:1 The brother of James…
After a year and a half of being told to “social distance” and stay away from each other, it’s a blessing to see people deciding to actually “live” with each other again. I don’t think we were created to hide behind masks inside our own homes. We recently learned that Facebook is developing the Metaverse….
How would you like to know the truth and live with love? It sounds awesome, doesn’t it? When you and I know the truth, doubt is removed . . . and when we live loved, we feel safe and secure. Everyone thrives under those conditions. So, I guess we really shouldn’t be surprised that the…
How would you like to live in victory every day? The enemy of our souls wants us to believe we are victims, that we can’t change our circumstances . . . that it “is what it is.” But that’s just another one of his favorite lies. Here’s the truth… For every child of God defeats…
To all my friends in the U.S.— HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The last couple of years have been full of challenges but when we pause and really think about it . . . we have so many reasons to thank God. I was so excited when I realized that our chapter today was 1 John 4. It…
My family loves to tease me about my ever-ready willingness to accept the blame and bear the guilt for just about anything that has ever gone wrong. Occasionally, when Rev and my daughter know that I couldn’t possibly have been at fault, they will grin and blame me anyway. How bad is it? My daughter…
It’s a familiar story… ‘If only I could accomplish this, do that, go there, or get what I want . . . then I will be happy.” Yet, when the desire is met or the goal achieved . . . the individual is not satisfied. They end up saying they feel disappointed, lacking, and the…
John is called the Apostle of love. When he wrote this letter “many believers were conforming to the world’s standards, failing to stand up for Christ and compromising their faith.” (LAB Notes) Sound familiar? He wanted to point people back to the truth . . . reminding readers of God’s love for them, he wanted…
