Temptations v Tests Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. ––James 1:12 Sometimes life’s hurdles can be confusing. Something bad happens, we get knocked down, pick ourselves back up, and then […]
In the Blink of An Eye And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. ––1 John 5:11-12 The human condition is just that: conditional. For men of […]
Sparks Fly Upward For hardship does not spring from the soil, nor does trouble sprout from the ground. Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. ––Job 5:6-7 But this we know: God does all things well, though we are apt to charge His ways with inequality (Ezekiel 18:25) because they beggar […]
The Worst Part Is Over I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his […]
Reframe Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. ––Matthew 22:37-39 Joe is from a first-generation Italian family from a small town in […]
Punishment vs Discipline Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. ––Hebrews 12:7-8 Here’s a theological question that will rage on until Jesus returns: Does God […]
You Need an Anchor This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him. ––1 John 5:14-15 When you are confused […]
Causa et Efectus Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ––Matthew 7:1-2 Cause and effect in science is the underlying principle that every event (effect) is driven by […]
Blood Covering [Jesus Christ,] whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed …. ––Romans 3:25, NKJV Propitiation is one of those five-dollar words that packs a punch. Biblically it means to cover or provide protection from sin. Under […]
Trampled Satan The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. ––Romans 16:20 Do you ever daydream about asking God certain questions when you get to heaven? (I’m not sure if there are Q&As in heaven, by it’s my daydream, so…) One of mine: […]
