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Scripture was written for the benefit of Christ followers. It was not written in some mysterious code or language that must be deciphered. God’s Holy Spirit uses the Word to guide, direct, prompt and caution the believer through life. The unbeliever can understand what Scripture... Read More →

Echo by definition: a sound that is a copy of another sound (((sound (((sound. Our mind is barraged with echoes from society, friends, family, media and culture. It’s easy to be overwhelmed, but we need to be carefully listening for God’s voice. He wants to speak into our lives... Read More →

Sometimes when other people get ahead, are promoted, buy a new car or house, we feel a twinge of envy. We are unable to celebrate their joy. Sometimes we act as though the good thing they have is lost to us, as if there isn’t enough good stuff to go around. We may even feel that... Read More →

In Jesus’ story from Luke 18, we see a very confident religious man praying/bragging about his righteous deeds! He isn’t guilty of any of the highly visible sins like murder or robbery. He is faithful to the outward practices of fasting and tithing so that everyone can see... Read More →

God parted the Red Sea and allowed the Israelites to pass through on dry land only after they continued to walk forward toward the sea. At the wedding in Cana Jesus made wine only after the wine jugs were filled with water and samples were taken to the wine tasters. The ten... Read More →

The Shema includes the first commandment God gave to Moses (see Deut. 6:4-9). For the Jew, the Shema was to be the first thought of the day, the last thought at night, the first thing taught to a child, and the last words on a person’s lips at death. It was memorized, recited and... Read More →

God made you and put you on earth for a reason. He has a purpose and a plan for your life. He wants to use you in ways that are greater than you’ve ever imagined. But, you have doubts! “How could God ever use me? I’m not as talented or as smart as so and so, and just look at all... Read More →

Character is the commitment to do what is “right” as God defines “right” regardless of the cost. We live in a world where accomplishment and achievement are prized and often held in higher regard than character. When accomplishment is top gear, a new societal ethic... Read More →

It’s ONE amazing story about ONE man who took ONE courageous stand and threw down ONE challenge on behalf of the ONE true God.  With ONE bold prayer he caught the heart of the ONE true God and it led to ONE great victory and resulted in ONE nation bowing down to the ONE true and... Read More →