Powers That Be
“Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things. As for the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in …
Way of Escape
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ” -Eph …
Book of Nature
What I consider fascinating is this idea of the “Book of Nature” just as there is a book of scripture. First introduced to me by Dr. Hugh Ross as a scientific companion for observation and …
Risen Above
Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1–14) Can such things be? In Ezekiel’s vision, he saw before him a valley of dry bones. A multitude of God’s people dead, scattered, and dried out …
Test & Affliction
A man of God, who questions his creator. Job asked God why he paid enough attention to him to harm him. When it just wasn’t so. God allowed an Enemy to bring harm to Job …
Poetry & Prose
“For these things I weep;My eyes run down with water;Because far from me is a comforter,One who restores my soul.My children are desolateBecause the enemy has prevailed.” – Lam 1:16 This week I spent a …
Emerald River
This week under my breath I’ve had the passing desire to just say to the Lord that I love Him. Several times throughout these days just a simple “I love you Lord.” Here and there …
The Diet of Worms
Exurge Domine to Christian Nobility, on the Babylonian captivity and the Freedom of the Christian. Where we have justification by faith affirmed. On December 10th, 1520, Luther burns the Exurge Domine in a bonfire. The …
The Plight of Linearity
The meaning of the sovereign redemption of humanity by YHWH through His Son Jesus the Messiah originates from Scripture. Among various Christian doctrinal systems or denominations, we are today more aware of the differences between …
Portrait & Perspective
From a limited yet biblical perspective and in about 835 words, here is a portrait of Yeshua of Nazareth. Our Lord and everlasting king. He is King of KingsHe is Lord of LordsHe is King …
They’re Among Us
“And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the …
Standing Sure
“Know that wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” -Pr 24:14 Over the course of the last week, …
Path of Contemplation
Path of Contemplation Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths. -Pr. 3:5-6 A narrow path to …
Heaven Sent
Heaven Sent Create in me a clean heart, O God,and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence,and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy …
The Layers of Being
Seated in these places—still and quiet for long hours—I contemplate their nature and their purpose. In these moments, I am nourished and made whole. It is the Lord’s enduring kindness and His indwelling Spirit that …
Full Measure
Castle Mittersill in Austria Many years ago at night, it was out on an open deck at this Castle Mittersill that I asked God in prayer to serve Him. Whatever I was supposed to do …
In the Light
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we …
Book of Profit
Here’s an upcoming teaching method to become immersed in and get from it all you can. It’s an inspiring way to better and more fully understand selected snippets of text. While I’ve memorized this verse …
