“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14a) The word (from the Greek logos) is referenced throughout the first three Gospels. “…speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.” “…He cast out the spirits with His word…” “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” “The sower soweth the word.” “…ministers of the word…”…
History tells us nearly half the Pilgrims perished during their first winter at Plymouth. They suffered from hunger, disease, and bitter cold. By God’s great mercy, a year later, the Pilgrims celebrated their successful harvest, giving thanks to God for His provision. Edward Winslow would write, “And although it be not always so plentiful, as…
Do you remember singing “I’m in the Lord’s Army” as a child in Sunday school class? The Bible is filled with illustrations to help us understand the Christian life and walk. For example, I like to think about the blessed man in Psalm 1 and the metaphor of a green tree with its roots sunk…
Have you ever bitten into what you thought was a soft, gooey, chocolate chip cookie, but instead you sunk your teeth into a disappointing raisin?! That troubling turn of events may have caused you to leave the rest of the cookie on your plate! Unexpected changes and disappointed expectations are part of life. What a blessing…
Prepare for the future, but don’t borrow trouble! I’m remembering a consultation I once had with my doctor before an upcoming surgery. I had been doing a little self-education with the informative Dr. Google (a good friend). I was concerned about a rare but frightening possibility that could come up during the procedure. The doctor’s…
“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” (Psa. 90:1-2) Today we share some final thoughts on God’s Word to the generations. Please see Parts 1 & 2 of…
“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” (Psa. 90:1-2) We consider a generation to be a people of the same period or living at the same time. In…
“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” (Psa. 90:1-2) The Bible speaks to generational histories and topics frequently. There are some wonderful lessons that are found in God’s…
“Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because…
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they…