Jesus had many encounters with the Jews’ religious leaders, the Pharisees, over their interpretations and applications of the Mosaic law. They had replaced the commandments of God with the traditions of men. Consequently, they were far from the truth. On one occasion the Lord came upon a man with a withered hand in one ofContinue reading “Stretch Forth Thy Hand!”
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He Made the Stars, Also!
In the creation account of Genesis, the Scriptures declare “God made two great lights, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also” (Genesis 1:16, emphasis added). Almost as an inspired afterthought, the author tells us, “Oh, yeah, he made the stars, too!” TheContinue reading “He Made the Stars, Also!”
The Sovereignty and Goodness of God
The reach of COVID-19 has been daunting – it has touched virtually every part of our lives. Yet we are assured from its Author that it can and will only go so far as its intended purpose. God reminds us, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I theContinue reading “The Sovereignty and Goodness of God”
What We All Really Need
When Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate prior to his crucifixion, he made an amazing statement concerning his purpose for coming. He asserted, “I have come into this world to bear witness to the truth.” (John 18:37) It could be argued that truth is mankind’s greatest need, for truth gives light and light shows the wayContinue reading “What We All Really Need”
A Door of Hope
The first city to fall to Joshua and the Israelites when they crossed into Canaan was Jericho. God gave very specific instructions for its overthrow. The Israelites circled the city six days, but on the seventh day they were instructed to circle it seven times. After the seventh time, the trumpet sounded, the people shoutedContinue reading “A Door of Hope”
From the Chaplain 