In a world of increasing darkness, God's Word lights the way to what God has foretold will be at Jesus Christ's Second Coming. Prophecy is God's promises waiting to happen and He sees things as if they already are and so must we. The God...
There is only one miracle performed by Christ that is mentioned in all 4 gospels. Do you know which one and the multiple teaching moments that stem from it that can empower your life (today) as disciples of the Master? This is the miracle...
Bad things that happen are not always bad in the end. And good things are not always good. God promises blessings for following Him. So why do so many bad things seem to happen?
Each of the annual Festivals is rich in meaning regarding what God desires and how He will accomplish His plan. The Feast of Trumpets is no different and has multiple themes and Biblical concepts and prophetic applications. There is no...
All people have problems, challenges, and trials--Christians too! James 1:2-8 makes this plain and reminds us not "if" but "when" they come to experience God's "joy." Not "happiness" but joy! What's that about? How can we learn to exist...
Joash was the youngest of the kings of Israel and Judah to assume the throne. What happened to all of the others who should have had the kingship? How did his reign, which started out so well, deteriorate into such a tragic story? And what...
This message reflects on how a holy God has given a holy day to a holy people for a holy purpose. The Scriptures flow with examples of how His servants were instructed to approach His holiness and that which He made holy. The Sabbath, "a...
As we approach Thanksgiving Day in America what lessons may we glean from the pilgrims of New England, the biblical patriarchs of old, and the Ultimate Pilgrim-Jesus Christ? As we approach each day of life it is vital to "think" before we...
The basic story of the pre-flood society is about the family of Cain opposed to God and that of Family of Seth, who were the preachers of righteousness who maintained a relationship with the creator God. We are shown TWO ways of culture in...
As we approach the New Testament Passover, God's Word challenges us to "examine ourselves" in light of Philippians 2:5-"Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus," What does that look like and how do we exercise and experience that...
Two thousand years ago, Pontius Pilate rendered a verdict on Jesus of Nazareth. What may we personally glean from this longest running trial in history--The People vs. Jesus of Nazareth? Each of us renders a judgement---a verdict on this...
Being convinced, not only intellectually but with our whole heart, that God's way of life is best will give us more resolve to obey him. Our carnal nature can get in the way of this resolve and our practice of repentance is more than just...
The Book of Ruth is read in Jewish synagogues on "Shavout." (The Feast of Weeks, The Feast of Harvest, The Feast of 1st fruits). As we approach Pentecost, let's explore this memorable narrative of three extraordinary people who exhibited...
The Eighth Day Festival portrays a time that answers man's search for meaning beyond the moment and once discovered enables one to live beyond the challenges of this current age wrapped in time and space. What is eternity? Is it merely a...
Romans 3:1-2 tells us that to the Jews were committed the oracles of God. The Jews had compiled and preserved the Old Testament Scriptures. This includes the book of Psalms. The Jews also ordered them in a specific way. There are...
This message is a sequel to a prior message entitled "Why Does God Allow Good People to Die?" given January 21, 2017 in San Diego, CA.
Death of loved ones is a wake up call to we the living. The time lived is precious by allowing God's...
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God but not all is revealed at once. Ask Job! It is very human to move beyond what God has boldly, loudly, and clearly revealed to stir us up and comfort us in regards to Him being our God and we...
