Rejoice with Me We are emotional creatures. We know how to love and hate, to rejoice and grieve. Our heart is part of God’s creative design, patterned after Himself. God, who can love and hate, rejoice and grieve, made us like Himself. But here is an amazing truth: Our actions can affect God emotionally. We’ll […]
”He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly” (Ps. 147:15). In 2010, Apple released the iPad and it quickly became the standard for tablet computing. The accolades poured in for Apple. What many didn’t realize is that the concept of tablet computing had been around since the 1960s when Steve […]
John 11:35 is the shortest verse in all of the Bible. It contains only two words, yet it is one of the most intriguing verses in all of Scripture. In this verse, we see a rare glimpse into the emotions of Christ. Here the Son of God weeps. He doesn’t just shed a tear; it […]
Balancing risks and benefits Ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight can damage human skin and promote the development of skin cancers. Health news abounds with warnings about sun exposure for people with light skin. In recent years, these warnings have increased sharply because of tanning and more vacation travel. In part 1 of Living In The […]
The wrath of a Lamb? We hear of the meek and lowly Jesus and conclude that anger is foreign to His character. Many view God as either a God of love or a God of anger. Centuries ago, God was seen mostly as a God of anger. Today, the focus is on His love. The […]
I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. (Jeremiah 18:3-4 niv) Everybody has red letter days—days that change our […]
Which Pharaoh? There is no denying that Israel’s sojourn in Egypt and subsequent departure are as significant a set of events as you’ll find in the Old Testament. On any given day in the world, somebody somewhere is expounding on passages where an Egyptian pharaoh is involved. Yet, relatively speaking, there is very little available […]
When we are young and healthy, it is easy to feel (or presume) that we have many decades ahead of us on this Earth. But once a person senses that the end of his earthly sojourn is approaching, there is often a greater appreciation of the value of time and words—now both in short supply. […]
When starting an online ministry, whether it’s a local church website or social media evangelism, taking time to plan the ministry is vital. Too many times, efforts are begun with great enthusiasm and soon fade out. Part of this is due to a lack of planning and setting the proper processes in place to help […]