"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go into the house of the Lord.'" (Psalm 122:1 NKJV)During the COVID-19 shutdown, for more than a year and a half now, Greta and I have watched a great number of services on YouTube from a church in the Netherlands, which we...
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus." (Romans 6:23 ESV)"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9 ESV)I was listening to the radio...
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." (2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV)The Trojan horse may seem like odd imagery for God's calling. I see it as helpful. Let me explain it first. In Greek mythology, a...
"At once I was in the spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne." (Revelation 4:2 ESV)"The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all." (Psalm 103:19. ESV)I love to hear good news, whether it...
"For nothing will be impossible with God." (Luke 1:37 NKJV) "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13 NKJV)On my way to church yesterday morning, while dodging a monsoon and flooding, I heard this song for the first time. It's called,...
Mountains TodayOver the many centuries, people the world over perhaps looked at mountains differently. Many may have been overwhelmed at its majesty and stand in awe, while others may have been nervous, fearful or just avoided them.There are 154 references to...
Do you ever feel like you are a lost cause? You know what I mean: You just keep falling into that same pattern of sin over and over again... You know you’re forgiven, but you hate that old you and those old patterns, and you want... Out! You know God is the...
"Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never pass away." (Matthew 24:35 NIV)"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John 14:6 ESV)I love this song, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. That name has...
"And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which means, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'" (Mark 15:33-34)Have you ever...
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24 ESV) "And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive it, if you have faith." (Matthew 21:22 ESV) There is power in a sincere, fervent prayer....