Mark 1:35 tells us, “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” I picture the quiet before sunrise, when the world is … [Read more...] about Early in the Morning with Jesus
The Power of Holy Silence
Habakkuk 2:20 says, “But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.” Early this morning I was reading my Bible and came upon this verse, a deep reminder that no matter … [Read more...] about The Power of Holy Silence
Behold, I Will Do a New Thing: Reflecting on Isaiah 43:18
"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old." - Isaiah 43:18 (KJV) At first glance, these words from the prophet Isaiah might seem puzzling, even troubling. Are we not … [Read more...] about Behold, I Will Do a New Thing: Reflecting on Isaiah 43:18
The Snare of Idolatry: A Study of Isaiah 2:8
"Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made." - Isaiah 2:8 (KJV) Isaiah chapter 2 presents a stark contrast between … [Read more...] about The Snare of Idolatry: A Study of Isaiah 2:8
Giving Thanks in Everything: Understanding 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV A Call to Gratitude The Apostle Paul wrote these words to the church in … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks in Everything: Understanding 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The Original Design vs. Human Complexity: Understanding Ecclesiastes 7:29
"This only have I found: God created mankind upright, but they have gone in search of many schemes." - Ecclesiastes 7:29 After chapters of observing human behavior and searching for wisdom, the … [Read more...] about The Original Design vs. Human Complexity: Understanding Ecclesiastes 7:29
How Long Have You Sat By the Pool?
In the Gospel of John, chapter five, we meet a man who had been crippled for thirty-eight years. Day after day, he lay near the pool of Bethesda, a place where people believed healing waters would … [Read more...] about How Long Have You Sat By the Pool?
The Birth of a Name: How “Christians” First Emerged in Antioch
In the first-century Antioch, something unprecedented was happening. A diverse community of believers—Jews and Gentiles alike—were gathering in the name of Jesus Christ, living out a faith that … [Read more...] about The Birth of a Name: How “Christians” First Emerged in Antioch
