Jesus knew the true meaning of sacrifice. He gave up everything for us: "… Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human...
It is Valentine's Day. What will you give to the Valentine in your life? Jesus set the example unselfish giving when He gave His life for us, and the Bible tells us that there is no greater love than the laying down of one's life: "Greater love has no one than this,...
There is an interesting bird found on the south island of New Zealand. It is a large member of the parrot family, and it is known as the Kea. My first introduction to the Kea was en route to Milford Sound, in the Fiordland of the South Island of New Zealand. Our...
In last week's lesson on faith, looking at Hebrews 11:7, we learned from Abraham that when God tells you to do something, even if it is something that is as unGodlike as offering your firstborn child as a burnt offering, you can trust Him enough to know that when you...
Last week, in The Wilderness Experience, Part 3, we discovered that we must be prepared to identify every sin of intemperance and hit it over the head with the Truth that it is God who can fulfill our desires and dreams. Not people, actions, or things. Today's...
"For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith." (Rom 12:3-4 NASU) Last week in FREEDOM FROM FEAR,...
Last week, in Lessons from Ezekiel's Temple, Part 13B, we discovered that when we join together as one, the Spirit of the Lord can flow through us as a mighty torrent that will heal the dead world of sin, bringing life to the billions on this planet. But it all starts...
After the return of the spies from Jericho, the Israeli camp moved to the Jordan River. Their destination? The Land of Canaan! Only one problem: It was harvest time. We know this, because Rahab, who protected the spies at Jericho and helped them to escape, hid them...
"All I want is to sit in his shade, to taste and savor his delicious love. He took me home with him for a festive meal, but his eyes feasted on me!" (Song 2:3-4 The Message) I recently had the opportunity to read through a personal testimony that I wrote about 8 years...
Hi. I'm Heidi and I have epilepsy. My seizures began to get bad when I was in my thirties. I had been having a headache for a week and began feeling like I was going to fall out of bed. I began sleeping on the floor. I had been working full time and my position had...