Finding Truth in God's Word
This Lenten season I have been reminded of God's enduring patience. Many people associate God with vengeance and wrath throughout the Old Testament. While it's true that God exercises vengeance for disobedience, it is never without warning. In fact, many times generations elapsed as God patiently waited and gave many opportunities to repent. To repent... Continue Reading →
Do you ever think that we are our own worst enemy? This question occurred to me after hearing comparisons between COVID vaccination and the atrocities of the Holocaust. We should be resisting evil and fighting injustice, but have we taken things too far? We no longer seem to know when to stop fighting. We have... Continue Reading →
The church in Smyrna was heavily persecuted for 250 years. They lived in relative poverty in this rich city due to their lowered social status and victimization. They were persecuted by Romans and Jews alike and many were put to death for their faith. This is one of 2 churches addressed that did not come... Continue Reading →
As Christians there are many worldly things we must say "no" to so that we can say "yes" to the things that please God. In the letter to Ephesus Jesus acknowledges these worldly sacrifices. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have... Continue Reading →
What we prioritize as most important to us will impact our perspective, our actions, and our satisfaction. "The things that we love tell us what we are."Sir Thomas Acquinas So the questions we need to be asking are: What do we love? Where do we place our value? What do we prioritize in our lives?... Continue Reading →