The preacher rejoiced because those new converts had received the Word of God, as so much more than the word of men, but as truth. “For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word ofContinue reading “Sweet Peace comes from this…”
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Have you ever been falsely accused?
Have you ever been falsely accused? It stings. Honestly, it’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve encountered. The Apostle Paul knew what this felt like. He had been accused of impure motives regarding the the young Thessalonian church; but, in truth, those people were dear to him and he wanted them to know it.Continue reading “Have you ever been falsely accused?”
Questions I’m asking myself
If I’m trying to please men, I can’t walk worthy of the God who calls me. (Read Thessalonians 2:4-12) It’s so easy to want others to affirm us, to like us, to praise us. We long for position and power. And those in ministry are not immune. Book sales, social media likes, twitter followers, speakingContinue reading “Questions I’m asking myself”
Unplanned post (after last night)
Are you worried about where our country is headed? Especially after the debate last night? A Fox News alert scrolls across the screen– another election poll, another crisis, another government scandal. I find myself dismayed, almost distraught, really. Questions race through my mind, “Where is our country going? What will this world look like whenContinue reading “Unplanned post (after last night)”
Hanging on even in the HARD days
Paul and Silas had been beaten and jailed in Philippi because of the gospel. Their joy, as they sat in prison singing hymns, had famously helped the jailer and many others to come to know the Lord. Likewise, the Thessalonians had received the gospel with joy and zeal EVEN THOUGH they knew doing so wouldContinue reading “Hanging on even in the HARD days”
POWERFUL encouragement
Paul was preaching in Corinth, but he could not forget about his new brothers and sisters in Thessalonica. He sent Timothy to check on the young church. They had been suffering intense persecution, but they were still growing together in their love for God and for each other. Though we will see Paul also provideContinue reading “POWERFUL encouragement”
A New Study
Can you imagine? After only three Sabbaths of preaching, many come to know the Lord, and a new church is birthed. The local religious leaders are jealous. They are so enraged, they run the preacher out of town. But the young church continues to meet, and now a letter from the preacher has arrived. ButContinue reading “A New Study”
The End. When?
The book of Daniel ends with the description of a great battle (The Battle of Armageddon), graves being emptied, dead men walking, and the great angel, Michael, defending Israel. God’s people are delivered-“every one who is found written in the book” (Dan 12:1) …. but for others, there is shame and everlasting contempt. Daniel says,Continue reading “The End. When?”
Prophetic Marker of the End Times that many are looking for…
If you are intrigued by history, arranged marriages, love triangles, murderous plots, power grabs and the rise and fall of kingdoms at the hands of manipulative queens, Daniel 11 should be intriguing to you as well. (For incredible details on the fall of the Greek Empire and its’ corresponding predictions by Daniel, visit the EnduringContinue reading “Prophetic Marker of the End Times that many are looking for…”
Feeling OVERWHELMED again?
He’s so upset by what he sees, he falls flat on his face. Again. Daniel had fallen to the ground in fear over seeing the holy messenger, but stands back up He then sees the vision, and is so distraught over what he has seen and what it will mean for the people, that heContinue reading “Feeling OVERWHELMED again?”
A Battle in the heavens
Daniel is praying fervently as the Lord, through Gabriel, explains the things which are to come— the destruction of Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, the disobedience of His people, the abomination of desolation, the AntiChrist.(Dan 9) In chapter ten, Daniel, now about 84 years old, has been mourning and praying. As he stands byContinue reading “A Battle in the heavens”
Pray and PRAY some more!
Daniel was confessing his sin, the sin of the people and earnestly PRAYING when the angel, Gabriel, comes swiftly flying in to give Daniel the skill to understand the prophetic visions. (Dan 9:20-23) Daniel had seen visions of what God would do, yet Daniel still prayed. Does that not seem curious? Sometimes, I’m tempted toContinue reading “Pray and PRAY some more!”
I can’t stay silent
Growing up, I often heard it isn’t polite to talk about religion and politics; and judging by how silent the silent majority is, I think many took that to heart. In fact, the silent majority is so silent, I’m wondering if they are still out there at all. And I know, as soon as IContinue reading “I can’t stay silent”
If tomorrow never comes
It’s 9/11. And we ought to all stop. And remember. Today, we should think about those who died —the heroes who ran in and those trapped, huddled in fear. It took five years to build the twin towers. It took 102 minutes from the first impact on the north tower for them both to fall.Continue reading “If tomorrow never comes”
Let’s take a pause…
As I study the prophecy of Daniel, I’m reminded that the great theologian, John Calvin, said Martin Luther is “indulging his thoughts too freely” when referring to the AntiChrist in Daniel. And I’m sitting here, thinking why did I pick Daniel to study and share? I don’t want to indulge my thoughts too freely. DanielContinue reading “Let’s take a pause…”
Concerned? Do this for some peace…
Daniel has become literally sick over what God has shown him will happen to God’s people as a result of their unfaithfulness. But Daniel gets up and goes about his work (Dan 8:27). He studies Scripture, specifically the book of Jeremiah (Dan 9:2); and he fasts, and he prays. But, before we race ahead, let’sContinue reading “Concerned? Do this for some peace…”
We still feel
I find myself in Daniel 7 and 8. And it’s hard to read. I slow down. I back up. I pull out commentaries. I see that many great theologians, like John Calvin and Martin Luther, have studied these words of prophecy and disagreed over their meaning. And here I am, still in pajamas this earlyContinue reading “We still feel”
I took this picture
As I often do, when I look at a beautiful sunset, I wonder what the sky will look like when Jesus comes “in the clouds” (Dan 7:13) I’m drawn to the details of prophecy. Are you? In Daniel chapter seven, Daniel recounts a vision he had back during Belshazzar’s reign. It is prophetic in natureContinue reading “I took this picture”
We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world
I find myself shaking my head over and over. You too? It’s like the world has gone crazy, and all at once. Cities are being burned by rioters. And some in the media stand in front of the flames calling what’s happening “peaceful protests”. It seems we are being lied to about all kinds ofContinue reading “We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world”
What would you do?
What would you do?What would you choose?Could you stand strong? It’s famous. We know the story. And we are tempted to breeze right through it. But slow down… This dilemma, (listen, that we may all face sooner, rather than later, the way our world is headed), is sobering and makes for far greater than aContinue reading “What would you do?”
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