The Messiah’s Kingdom Disclosure, 3
The feeling of joy is a fundamental part of the human life. It’s not a conviction or a good idea we simply discover by happenstance; nor is it a decision we make at the snap of a finger. Joy is … Read More
The feeling of joy is a fundamental part of the human life. It’s not a conviction or a good idea we simply discover by happenstance; nor is it a decision we make at the snap of a finger. Joy is … Read More
The pressures of life vary from day to day. The stress of responsibility and the weight of our own inadequacies or sinful hearts can become overwhelming. Perhaps you find that even the daily grind of the mundane chips away at … Read More
Many people find it hard to reconcile a God who claims to be merciful with the rest of what they read of God in Scripture. For example, some might look at the plagues on Egypt or the Israelite claim to … Read More
People often look down on or mock others who miss things that are quite obvious. I myself have been the object of such mocking. I didn’t purposely ignore what was going on, but by missing what was plain to everyone … Read More
Everything we do and how we operate involves talking. Regardless if your daily wordcount is much higher or much lower than someone else, words matter more than we often realize. Jesus said in Matthew 12, “Out of the fullness of … Read More
In my heart I’m a legalist. I love rules and love enforcing rules. But more than anything else I love catching other people breaking the rules. I do this because it makes me feel like I’m better than I really … Read More
We often think of adoption as a plan B when it comes to raising a family. Though this perception is often the case, it does not have to imply lessor or secondary implications for the child in terms of status. … Read More
During this time of the year, many of us succumb to the chaotic busyness that inevitably comes with the Christmas season. Attempting to avoid all the stress, commercialism and consumerism is not an easy task. But amidst all the hustling … Read More
December is the darkest month of the year, and we will soon experience the darkest day of the year. We don’t particularly enjoy the darkness, but it provides a fitting time of year for the celebration of Christmas. The Scriptures … Read More
As we begin the celebration of the Advent season, the reality of Christ’s first coming ought to naturally cause us to anticipate His second coming—the sermon text for this week does just that. Isaiah 11 is rich in imagery as … Read More