Sometimes when I'm reading a passage of scripture there's one specific word that resonates with me. It's as if God took a holy highlighter to it. Today it was the word "consecrate". To consecrate something means to set it apart. To dedicate it to God's service. Throughout the Old Testament God commands consecration. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Consecrate yourselves
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Good things in…
How important are our entertainment choices? Does it really matter what we watch? What we listen to? What we read? After all, we won't let the things we see or hear impact the way we act! Will we? The Bible warns us about what we put in and how it will impact what comes out. … Continue reading Good things in…
God is in Control
A couple thousand years ago the prophet Isaiah had a message for Cyrus, the King of Persia. God had a plan for his people and Cyrus was going to be part of making it happen, whether he wanted to or not. “For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you … Continue reading God is in Control
“For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though you do not acknowledge me. I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged … Continue reading
How to get into the Bible
The Bible is a big book. But it is without a doubt the best book ever written. No matter how many times I've read a particular passage, it never fails to provide fresh insight. And I never fail to discover something new in the worn out pages of my Bible. For the word of God … Continue reading How to get into the Bible