Faith
The writer of Hebrews describes faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, NKJV). In modern English it reads: “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is…
It Came to Pass
It Came to Pass The phrase, “it came to pass,” shows up often in Scripture. In fact, according to Bible Gateway, an online resource I rely on a lot, it occurs 463 times in the King James Version and is…
Keen Senses Continued
Previously we looked at the five senses as experienced by God. They are not just human senses, but are possessed by God Himself. Now let’s look at how we humans experience not only physical senses, but spiritual ones. Since my…
Keen Senses
God has graciously created us with five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. I try not to take these for granted because they could be dulled or taken away at any time. I guess I’m more aware of that…
Boundless Resources
What scares you? Makes you fearful? Money problems? Physical danger? A mean boss or a bully? Death? Persecution? There are lots of demons that attack us when and where we are weak. In our minds, our faith may seem strong,…
Insecurity
I suppose if we were totally honest, we would all admit to some insecurities about ourselves. I have always cared too much what people thought about me. As I’ve matured, I’ve tried to put aside those misgivings in knowing that…
Beyond Understanding
There are many things about God that are beyond my understanding. But that’s because He is God and I am human. Actually, He doesn’t expect me to understand. That’s what He told the prophet Isaiah. “For My thoughts are not…
Expecting the Unexpected
At some point in life we all learn to expect the unexpected. We never know what a day will hold. Isn’t that what the Bible talks about in the very practical book of James? Now listen, you who say, “Today…
One Accord
I just finished reading the book of Acts. One phrase popped out at me throughout the book. It was “one accord.” Not a term we use often. But in Acts it occurs 11 times, at least in the New King…
Psalm 23
When I was child and we had Daily Vacation Bible School for two weeks in the summer, my pastor’s wife taught us Psalm 23. We even made little individual flannel boards to tell the story of the shepherd and all…