revelation

Each day we attempt to take control of our lives. From the time we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, we do everything within our power to accomplish the tasks at hand, fulfill our ideal expectations, and secure … Read More

For many of us, alarm clocks are a necessary evil; they wake us up to a reality that our flesh would prefer did not exist. They remind us of our daily responsibilities, ongoing stress or conflict, our physical aches, and … Read More

 If you’ve watched any amount of television in your lifetime, you’ve probably seen advertisements for laundry detergents that speak in glowing terms of their stain-removing powers. In the ads, the detergents seem to effortlessly remove stains leaving colors brighter and … Read More

It’s easy to feel forgotten and alone. This time of year tends to exacerbate  depression and anxiety. The blues of January begin to settle in as the gloomy clouds of winter restrict the sunlight, and the cold temperatures of Minnesota … Read More

Underneath the altar in the throne room of God in heaven is a group of martyred believers. They are the ones who have shed blood for the cause of Christ in the world. Since God created man to understand and … Read More

Life is lived without thinking about the mundane. Ponder for instance the very basic function of breathing or blinking. These two bodily activities critically impact our quality of life yet are rarely considered as we go about our day. Why … Read More

Christmas has come and gone. Another season of Advent celebration and holiday festivities has come to a close. The Christian’s central focus during this time is not gift-giving, food, or even family time. The centrality of Christmas is Jesus; every … Read More

Each year we celebrate the first Advent of Christ, and each year we marvel at His nativity. You can imagine what the three magi must have thought as they approached that humble setting. How could this be the king of … Read More

If you’ve watched any of the World Cup, you have probably noticed the nearly constant din of the crowd. You can hear talking and cheering as expected, but what is even more notable is the almost constant chanting. The chants … Read More

Perspective is everything. How we process information is filtered through a perspective that is developed from experience and knowledge. In Revelation 4 the apostle John receives a vision of the throne room of God that undoubtedly enhances his perspective of … Read More