From Death to Life The miracle of something becoming alive through death is one of the most remarkable facts in the birthing, sustaining, and continuing of life as we know and understand it. Death somehow brings life, and life continues. Rebirth and continuance of life occur through death, as life is renewed and sustained in …
What is faith? How could faith ensure the promises of God would come about in Abraham’s life? Faith is found in our acceptance of Christ as our Savior and faith becomes our daily reality as we live it out as we follow Christ. Faith travels vast distances in the moment, when it first believes. …
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The …
An ancient and modern thing … Why is it such a common practice and such an easy thing for humans to vocalize and act one way and be hiding incongruent and blatantly disingenuous behavior? From Biblical stories to historical accounts of hypocrites … people have voiced their values in one way when they were living …
Gates are interesting objects. They can be ornate or simple. They can be functional or decorative. They can be massive or flimsy. They can be used to keep someone out or to keep someone in. They can be beautiful as you pass through them or oppressive as they could take away your freedom. Gates have …
He comes for everyone. “You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NLT). It is incredible, that the Christ who existed and reigned in heaven would be willing to …
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart (New Living Bible, Ezekiel 36:26). In the English language, we sometimes have more than one word for something and at other times, we …
The foundation was laid with massive stones hewn from deep in the earth. The walls leading up to the sacred place were true, straight, and perfectly positioned with white marble. The courtyard was ordered and marked for specific people and access to each designated area was secured only by sacrifice and decree. Beyond the courtyard, …
In a familiar garden, he cried out, desperately, for a release from the brutal path before him, yet he humbly forfeited his submissive will to the Father’s all-encompassing plan to save the world. Asking his devoted followers to remain attentive to his agony was his simple request but it was long forgotten, as sleep pressed …