Author: Nicholson
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February 11, 2025 — Too Little, Too Late
“If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God.” —D.L. Moody Manasseh made a clean sweep of the land. “He took away the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the Lord, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house […]
Be Not Afraid
A sermon inspired by a child’s drawing…and a lesson to inspire you in the midst of fear. […]
February 10, 2025 — God Saved Manasseh!
The God who changes grit into pearls and coal into diamonds can change sinners into saints. It makes one nauseous to read what Manasseh had done. Idols in the temple. Witches in the palace. Babies in the fire. If you were God, wouldn’t you conclude that Manasseh, like his name, should be someone you would […]
William Carey: Shoemaker Turned Scholar
The best fashion footwear has a heavenly designer and goes with every outfit in your closet. […]
February 7, 2025 — Manasseh’s Mess
“My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother” (Prov 1:8). With the death of Hezekiah, whom “all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem honored…at his death” (2 Chron 32:33), his son Manasseh ascended the throne. You may recall that Joseph named one of his sons Manasseh. The name means […]
I Must Tell You
Imagine you hear the doorbell ring one day. To your utter shock, an emissary of some wealthy prince is at the door. “His Majesty would like you to attend his wedding to the princess of his dreams. Your needed wardrobe, travel, and accommodation expenses will be all covered.” But the prince also asks a favor. […]
February 6, 2025 — Life’s Ebb & Flow
“Like the blind man, if you can’t see Jesus in the New Testament, go and soak a while in the Old!” —D.W.G. We’ve come to the last chapter of Hezekiah’s earthly sojourn, his extra 15 years drawing to a close. Seven verses encapsulate his life (2 Chron 32:27-33). First are recorded the material blessings he […]
February 5, 2025 — Life-Lengthening
The Chronicler briefly mentions one of the most remarkable events in Hezekiah’s storied life. At this point, the king was in his early 40s. “In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death, and he prayed to the Lord; and He spoke to him and gave him a sign” (2 Chron 32:24). The sentence leaves us with […]