In our devotional series for 2016, we’ve been examining the Timeless hope present in the Gospel because heaven is where our mortality gets swallowed up with immortality. Far better than any peace on earth, Christians can have peace with God because Jesus was born and taught us how to live. And Death won’t have the final say anymore. […]
When John Lennon wrote the song “ Imagine ” I wonder if he had any idea that the picture of a world with no heaven, no hell, nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too would have far more in common with a body on life support “living for today” comatose…than with utopia as […]
“Choosing their own way rather than God’s way, trusting in human glory rather than in God, the nation has plunged itself into darkness.” Some of you might think that is a strange way to start a series of Advent devotionals called Timeless, especially Timeless Hope! (Come on, put the election behind you! Grrrr….) But wait, […]
It’s really rather stunning that in such a tiny book as The Mark of the Christian by Francis A. Schaeffer, there would be so much to be convicted about, if one’s heart is tender toward Christ. If one’s eyes are open to one’s own condition and if one’s ears are willing to hear the Truth. […]
Love Trumps Hate is not biblical and here’s why: its meaning is entirely dependent upon its object. The verbs Love and Hate take on a different meaning when applied to different concepts. Fill in the blank: Love _______ Trumps Hate ________. Apply the words to both blanks… injustice, murder, pizza, sin, Jesus, climate change, paychecks, Bernie, […]
When our love fails for our fellow man, we have two choices: repent then change, choosing what is better.. or resist the command of God thereby becoming bitter. Sad to say, many Christians will choose the latter. And many Christians will fail to see that truth spoken in love is the key to repentance. It’s hard to […]
I’ve been re-reading a short little book by Francis A. Schaeffer called The Mark of the Christian. It’s a tiny little book with a great big punch. So, the election is behind us and the mark of a Christian is not an elephant or a donkey or draped in libertarian ideals or environmental justice. The […]
What do you have your trust in?
Today, I rejoice in the easy conscience of one who takes a stand for Christ. No matter what happens, I’ve done my best to take my stand for the Word. To take my stand for Christ. To take my stand against the evil one and against everything the evil one stands for. I take my […]
For those of you, my dear readers who have been with me for a while, you know that every year, I’ve endeavored to do a devotional series for Lent and also for Advent. For Advent 2016 Devotionals, God placed on my heart the Timeless desire for healing and encouragement and how the Gospel ministers both. […]
