Fall & Lament, 2
The world surrounds us with lures that seek to pull us away from Christ and cause us to cling to the things we see. The world boasts in its longevity, distracts us with pleasure and prosperity, and invites us to … Read More
Fall & Lament, 1
The reality of our sin-nature affects the way we think about sin. As believers, we understand the severity of sin and its ugliness at some level otherwise we would not have seen the necessity for salvation. But do we realize … Read More
Babylon & Destruction, 2
Most people enjoy thinking that they are the commanders of their own destiny. We think that we are in control of our lives in every way, and thus we determine our own outcomes. However, the Bible indicates at various points … Read More
Babylon & Destruction, 1
The literary device of irony can be rather humorous at times. It is not uncommon for my 3-year-old daughter to try and convince me that she is “full” shortly after we begin a meal together. However, as soon as she … Read More
Bowls & Rebellion, 2
One of the worst offenses to God must be when people ignore Him even when His work is obvious. As the judgments of Revelation 16 progress, the text develops in an interesting direction. As we read about the fourth judgment though, … Read More