At times, life can seem overwhelming. On the positive side, you may feel overwhelmed because you are being asked to do a task that you are not sure if you are able to do. You are excited about the challenge and terrified at the same time. Others may believe in you, but you are not … Continue reading Nothing is Impossible With God
Category: Living for Christ
Prophets
In the Bible, prophets are important spokesmen for God. True prophets always spoke in line with the will of God and in line with the Word of God. Many times, they were the lone voice of truth. Deuteronomy 18:15-22 15 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among … Continue reading Prophets
A Righteous King
Kings are the earthly rulers over the people in their kingdoms. During the time of the kings in Israel's history, there were a few who led well, but many who did not. God gave them clear instructions on how to live their lives and lead their people. When they led in accordance to God's Word … Continue reading A Righteous King
What has God done for you?
What a great question to ask! And a great question to be asked. What has God done for you? If you are like me, you realize that He has done a lot. For you. A man from the region of the Gerasenes, a land on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, was encountered … Continue reading What has God done for you?
The Pattern of Sin & Deliverance in the Time of the Judges
Two relevant quotes: "Those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it." -- Edmund Burke "A wise person learns from his own mistakes. A wiser person learns from the mistakes of others." -- unknown During the time of the judges, the Israelites became caught in a cyclical pattern of nationwide sin and deliverance. … Continue reading The Pattern of Sin & Deliverance in the Time of the Judges
The Tabernacle
In their wandering in the wilderness, the children of Israel were not alone. God was with them. The tabernacle stood as the place where the people would come to meet with God. Truly God was all around them, and He could not be contained by tents or dwellings. He chose to meet with them at … Continue reading The Tabernacle
The Ten Commandments
A few years ago on a Friday night, when I was serving as the high school pastor at Hebron Church, I stopped by the home of one of the families in our church. A group of about ten high school boys were staying at that house all weekend for DiscipleNow. The parents of the home … Continue reading The Ten Commandments
Manna, Quail & Water: God Provides
Just a short time after experiencing one of the greatest miracles in history -- crossing the Red Sea -- the Israelites faced another huge dilemma: they were running out of food and water. They complained to Moses. And he took their complaints to God. God knows your needs The truth is that God knew their … Continue reading Manna, Quail & Water: God Provides
Six Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
I believe. I mean, I really believe. I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are six reasons that I believe. Reason #1: The Bible says that Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible boldly declares that on the third day after His death, Jesus rose from the dead. See the last chapters of … Continue reading Six Reasons I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
The Exodus
Oppressed. Humiliated. Fearful. Exhausted. Oppressed. Enslaved. Beaten. In pain. Tempted to sin. Ruled by tyrants. Tempted to turn their back on the One True God. These words describe the conditions and mindset of the Israelites living in Egypt during the time of Moses. Their cries were heard by the Lord, and it was now time … Continue reading The Exodus