But at What Price?
I was reading in Genesis 34 the other day about the defiling of Dinah (Jacob’s daughter). Shechem had violated Dinah, and wanted to take her to be his wife. He asked his father Hamor to get her as his bride. … Read More
Already There
When Moses learned that he would not be the one to lead the Israelites into the promised land, he summoned Joshua and told him not to fear but to be strong and courageous. The reason Moses gives is this: “It … Read More
The Forbidden Burger
I saw on the news the other day that a man had a heart attack while eating at a restaurant called “Heart Attack Grill”. He was eating a 6000 calorie burger named “Triple Bypass”. All I could think was, “Well, … Read More
Spiritual Gifts: Sharing and Giving
The average Christian meets 22,000 people in his/her Christian life. If we share the gospel with 100 people in our lifetime (studies show it’s actually much less), then we have shared the gospel with .5% of the people with whom … Read More
Fasting: Seeking God’s Will
I know that several of you have important decisions to make over the next couple of months. Some of these decisions are life decisions that will affect your future dramatically. This is part of the reason that we are looking … Read More
Spiritual Gifts: Healing for Profit?
Healing and Miracle ministries have always been popular and they continue to be so today. I have some serious concerns regarding these ministries however. Whether they are real or fake is not the main issue. The question is “Are they … Read More
Jesus, Face to Face
1 Thess. 4:18 & 5:11 tell us to encourage one another; the context of this encouragement is this: One day we will be caught up with the Lord in the air and we will always be with Him. It matters … Read More
Have You Tasted These Truths?
If God is for us, who can be against us? How will He not graciously give us all things? Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Nothing will … Read More
Everyone Thirsts After Something
Everyone thirsts after something. For some, it is their morning coffee when they wake up. Others, it is the weekend after a long meeting on Wednesday. It’s that book you can’t put down, or that vacation spot you can’t wait … Read More