Galatians 5:22-23 When I say father, what pictures form in your mind? Are they pleasant, or memories you wish you could forget? No human being, except Jesus, ever had a perfect father, and if you’re a father now, you may feel the weight of your imperfections. But don’t despair, the Bible has clear direction for […]
Mark 13:28-37 Our culture has a love-hate relationship with future things. On the one hand, the popularity of horoscopes, astrology, and other ways of foretelling the future is very high. People have always had a hankering to peer into the future. On the other hand, descriptions of divine judgment are met with scorn. Many people […]
Mark 13:14-27 Throughout history, people have desired to know the future. Human beings want to have a sense of control over their destiny. For those who don’t know God or reject His existence, they resort to astrology, horoscopes, divination, omens, and other occult activities. As Christ followers, the details of the future are hidden from […]
Mark 13:1-13 “To Catch an Angel” is a book by the late Robert Russell. It’s the autobiography of a young blind man who lived alone on an island in the middle of a river. Despite his blindness, he went rowing on the river almost every day. He did it using a relatively simple system. He […]
Mark 12:38-44 I once read the story of Osceola McCarty, an 87-year-old woman who worked 12-hour days doing other people’s laundry for a livelihood. People were amazed when she generously donated 150,000 dollars to establish a scholarship fund at a major university. Even more impressive is that her gift represented only 60% of her life […]
Have you ever been in a situation that just makes no sense? It felt like a perfect storm of events that left you wondering, “How did that happen? What is going on?” Life can feel like a bunch of puzzle pieces dumped on the floor, with no clear picture emerging. Hindsight isn’t always 20/20; we […]
Here we are, standing at the edge of a grand finale in the story of Ruth – chapter 4. It’s a short story, but packed with meaning, and as we look at this ending, we’re reminded of a powerful truth: God is at work even in the worst of times. No matter how dark things […]
Where do you place your trust? This question lies in Ruth chapter 3, a beautiful story about finding rest in the right places. Background: The Story So Far Before diving into chapter 3, let’s remember where we are in Ruth’s journey: R.E.S.T: A Framework for Understanding Ruth 3 The chapter can be divided into four […]
Resurrection Celebration 2025 | Selected scripture texts and songs There is a Fountain Filled With Blood – A Cappella Harmony Quartet Thank God for that fountain of cleansing, the blood of Jesus Christ! Today, we commemorate our Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection, events that dramatically changed the course of human history. Worship with me as […]
Ruth 2:17-23 In the Book of Ruth, we encounter a striking image—the kinsman-redeemer (Hebrew: goel)—a close relative responsible for restoring what was lost: redeeming land, freeing family members from bondage, and seeking justice. In Ruth’s story, Boaz steps into this role with integrity, humility, and care. This practice points forward to Jesus in a way that speaks deeply […]
