Many years ago in a land far away, some very religious people found out that they failed to recognize Jesus as the single most important part element to the life of a human. We are in danger now of downplaying the Son of God too. Each time we push off the thought of Him or... Continue Reading →
A Consuming Fire
for our "God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:29 NIV It was the 4th of July in rural America. People were in their yards or parks watching firework show with the ones they loved. Then the children went out to the sidewalks. The older children, or perhaps their parents, brought out the fireworks that... Continue Reading →
In God´s Presence
For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence. Hebrews 9:24 NIV A small team of performers was getting ready to do a show during the half-time of one of the NBA season´s biggest... Continue Reading →
Written on Hearts
This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Hebrews 8:10 NIV In the heat of the African afternoon sunshine,... Continue Reading →
Hardened Hearts
do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, Hebrews 3:8 NIV They camped right by the Mexican border among sand dunes that spread for miles. Every morning and evening, they set out on their ATVs to explore the desert. Border Control officers often... Continue Reading →
We Too
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. Titus 3:3 NIV A man was sharing a story of when he converted to Christianity. He said that his wife had started going to... Continue Reading →
Which Is the Church?
if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1st Timothy 3:15 NIV His adopted family attended a large church in the city. He was interested in knowing God and establishing a... Continue Reading →
Dress Modestly
I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 1st Timothy 2:9 NIV She always wore the right clothes. Her tops were buttoned up prudently to her neck. Her skirts fell below the knees. Her sleeves and even her dress never... Continue Reading →
The Image of God
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:15 NIV Daddy came home from work exhausted. He took his toddler in his arms and reclined on the sofa. The child relaxed in the embrace and soon both of them fell asleep. The mother came in and found the... Continue Reading →
Mystery of Love
This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6 NIV The children were jumping off a rooftop into a pile of leaves in the garden one day. After much encouragement from the older... Continue Reading →
