We read in the Scriptures that Jesus Christ “is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world” (I John 2:2). Propitiation is a theological term that describes God’s response to the sacrifice of his Son on our behalf. It is the only word among thoseContinue reading “God is For Me!”
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The House of Mourning
We read in the Scriptures, “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: but of the tree of the knowledge of good andContinue reading “The House of Mourning”
Giving Thanks to God
This week we want to consider the important exercise of giving thanks to God. I’m sure that none of us would think of ourselves as unthankful, but, really, when was the last time you bowed in prayer and thanked God specifically for something of his unfailing care and provision. If all we can conjure upContinue reading “Giving Thanks to God”
The Day of Death
Solomon wrote “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). What an odd pairing it might seem at first glance of these two statements. Yet the author has a clear truth he intends on communicating if we take the time to reflectContinue reading “The Day of Death”
The Next World
The Scriptures tell us that after Christ was raised from the dead that the Father “set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come”Continue reading “The Next World”
Vanity of Vanities
Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity” (Ecc. 1:3). He wrote this from the vantage point of what he called “under the sun,” reflecting on his pursuits and relating their summation to his audience. His pursuits, as king in Jerusalem, were limited only by his imagination. He used his position and vastContinue reading “Vanity of Vanities”
Take Time to Reflect
This pandemic has been characterized often by weeks of confinement, restricted gatherings, and social isolation. This is hard on all of us to one degree or another. After all, we are by design and nature creatures of community. But even more so, we are creatures of activity and engagement. The silence that accompanies our inactivityContinue reading “Take Time to Reflect”
The God of Peace
The unpredictability of life can oftentimes put us on “edge,” making us hesitant, cautious, and even fearful. When we don’t know how things will turn out, our imagination, however rooted in education and experience, works to create alternate “endings” to the current chapter in our lives. Generally, these only contribute to our angst. We areContinue reading “The God of Peace”
We Need Truth
Over 2,700 years ago Isaiah, the prophet, wrote “judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter” (Isaiah 59:14). The foundation of any and every civilized society is truth. Relationships require truth to prosper and society is nothing more than the collective reflectionContinue reading “We Need Truth”
The Test of a Man’s Character
Someone wisely said, “The test of a man’s character is what it takes to stop him.” Life is full of challenges, difficulties, frustrations, disappointments, and setbacks. Such things are woven into the fabric of our very existence. No one is exempt from these trials and tribulations – great or small. They inevitably, regularly, and frequentlyContinue reading “The Test of a Man’s Character”
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