Could you get any more graphic, more specific, more all inclusive words than these ? “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and … More “Saved By Grace Alone”
I love the local church. I love the worship, preaching, and community. I love our witness to the world and ministries of mercy. Most of all, I love the pastors and leaders of the local church. I know the average pastor is overworked, understaffed, and underpaid. I know the spiritual burden of being a shepherd. … More “Church”
I meet with this three young pastors and ministry leaders. There is nothing more important to me than this, and there are few things that I enjoy more. These leaders are my heroes. They have answered the call to live in the trenches of spiritual warfare, shepherding the body of Christ and dealing with the … More “The Calling”
Perhaps no greater definition of generosity exists than the twelve words that form John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.” (ESV) What could be more generous than the birth of our Savior? His cradle wasn’t the cradle of a king. There was no fine wood, no silk sheet, … More “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.”
Here’s a mind boggling figure : scientists estimate that in the United States alone, 13.7 million birds die every day. It’s a seemingly random and rather unpleasant statistic, but when I came across it, my heart was deeply encouraged. “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to … More Trust Your Sovereign Father
We are living through a moment that will be written about in history books. You will tell your grandkids about the time the world shut down. Documentaries will retell the story for generations to come. It’s tempting to dwell on the weight of the global pandemic, but I would encourage you to step back. There … More “History Books”
Why Is Life So Hard Sometimes? No matter how great your life is, you just know that it can be hard at times. Everyone faces challenging obstacles from time to time. These can crush your spirit and your desire to live. You’re not alone we’ve all been there. Life’s hardships are pretty tough to overcome, … More Be Grateful for What You Have When Life Gets Hard
Yoh 19: 28-30 Sesudah itu, karena Yesus tahu, bahwa segala sesuatu telah selesai, berkatalah Ia–supaya genaplah yang ada tertulis dalam Kitab Suci–:”Aku haus!” Di situ ada suatu bekas penuh anggur asam. Maka mereka mencucukkan bunga karang, yang telah dicelupkan dalam anggur asam, pada sebatang hisop lalu mengunjukkannya ke mulut Yesus. Sesudah Yesus meminum anggur asam … More “Tetelestai”
Like most of you, I’m hunkered down in my house, not going outside, and distancing myself from everyone. It’s particularly crucial for me to observe strict isolation orders because I don’t want to fall into the high risk category. As I’ve been thinking and praying about the coronavirus that has spread across the globe, I … More “ The Eart Is Sick ”
We find ourselves in a time of unprecedented trouble. Faced with a global pandemic, we need to take a moment to think biblically about our response to COVID-19. I only have one thought that I will repeat in today’s devotional: Be afraid, but don’t give way to fear. That statement may seem contradictory, so let me … More “Be Araid, But Don’t Give Way To Fear”
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