Somebody said that if God were truly scientific, he would have written the Book of Genesis as a scientific formula. Maybe, but it would create a dilemma. Unless we all held doctorates in science we could not understand anything about it. It would be a closed book to...
Hands up those who have ever heard a sermon on Jehoiachin. (Pronounced Gee-hoy-a-kin.) Gee-hoy-a-kin who? Who was he? A king. A king of where? Israel. Was he a good king? No. Did he reign a long time? No Why would anyone preach about him? Why should anyone make him...
The air had taken on the distinct smell of Springtime and there were buds on the water plants. Things, that had hidden themselves under the water during the colder weather, were pushing their way to the top. Called away from our nets once, here we were again, because...
When a couple marries, it is sometimes referred to as 'becoming one'. It has been said the problem is deciding which one. Which should it be? I submit to you, neither one. "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Amos 3:3. If either wants to be king of the...
"Work hard so God can approve you. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed…" (II Tim 2:15 NLT) My husband loves digging in the dirt. When the first breeze of warm air blows in the springtime, his thoughts turn to growing something. Tools to till the soil...
"Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. They came to him and said, 'Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in...
Doesn't God have the annoying habit of hitting you just where it hurts? He's been speaking to me a lot lately about our relationship. He's been showing me its magnificent potential, its impending power, its prospective glory; and He's been gently pointing out to me...
"Don't look down on me because I'm dark, darkened by the sun's harsh rays. My brothers ridiculed me and sent me to work in the fields. They made me care for the face of the earth, but I had no time to care for my own face . . ." (Song 1:5b-6, The Message). One of the...
In last week's lesson on how God sees us, we discovered the truth from Song of Solomon 1:5-6 & 15, that no matter what you have done in your life, you are BEAUTIFUL in God's eyes! You don't need to be ashamed. You don't need to think of yourself as dirty or...
In last week's lesson, focusing on Song of Solomon 6:8,9, we discovered the truth that when you've given your heart to Jesus, He sees you as pure and innocent, unique and perfect. Now let's take a look at what Chap 2:1-2 has to teach us about how God sees us: "The...