There was a day when everyone in the comunity played their part in bringing children up the right way. As Christians, this should mean that we show young believers how to turn to Christ, walk with Jesus through our day, and love Him over all else. Is this what we are doing with those we... Continue Reading →
Approach the Throne
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV On the outside, he had reached a privileged peak in life. He was young but already had prestige, a good salary, and leisure time.... Continue Reading →
Nothing Hidden
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV The children were only allowed to play on their tablet when they were given direct permission. They knew it. But one day their father had... Continue Reading →
The Living Word
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV They called it “the Mother.” The children had been exploring in the hills behind the ranch houses.... Continue Reading →
Make Every Effort
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11 NIV He was nervous the day of the gymnastic team tryouts. His effort to complete a back handspring unassisted left much to be desired. He knew he had to impress... Continue Reading →
Today If You Hear
Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 4:7 NIV The young man lay in a small caravan parked in a friend´s yard in Australia. He had... Continue Reading →
Of No Value
For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Hebrews 4:2 NIV The tension mounted as the pilots neared the island. They were low on fuel and this... Continue Reading →
Fall Short
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Hebrews 4:1 NIV Two men set out on one of the most extreme races. It was a rowing race across the Atlantic. They were fit and trained for... Continue Reading →
Unbelief
So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief. Hebrews 3:19 NIV Near the eastern border of California, there is a valley in the desert. It drops down between mountain ranges to almost 300ft. below sea level. It is one of the hottest places on earth. One day in... Continue Reading →
Hold to Share
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Hebrews 3:14 NIV They were close friends growing up. The two boys were in the same class and they lived in the same neighborhood. Their families went to church together, and they used to... Continue Reading →
