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Who Is God?
"Through Him all things were made. Without Him nothing was made that has been made." (John 1:3 NIV) People have asked me, "Why pray to a God I can't see? To answer that question, we must first answer, "Who is God?" Many people have a skewed perception of God....
Seasons
I enjoy the beauty of the Tennessee mountains set aglow with their stunning hues of orange, red, and gold, exclaiming fall's last hurrah before winter. However, in our immediate area, the unseasonably warm weather and rain have confounded nature's cycle, creating...
Two Masters
In studying John 12:3-6, I thought it was odd that Jesus would recruit Judas Iscariot to be His treasurer, when He knew that he was a thief. We get a glimpse of Judas' heart when he chastises Mary for using a pound of very costly, pure nard to anoint Jesus' feet. "Why...
God Will Make A Way
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability but with the temptation make a way to escape.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 No Temptation has overtaken you Have you ever been blindsided by life?...
“I Will Not Be Happy!”
“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and who acquires understanding." Proverbs 3:13 HCSB One late afternoon, many years ago, our then nine-year-old son, was told he could not play outside until his homework was done. He became belligerent, so we sent him upstairs to...
Shadow and Light
He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light (Job 12:22). One evening, I was standing outside my back patio, waiting for my fur-baby to potty, when I noticed that the light streaming from the house was casting an elongated and...
If Necessary
In this you rejoice; though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials. 1 Peter 1:6 When writing to suffering Christians who had been exiled for their faith, Peter reminds them that their suffering is not meaningless, but is actually...
The Perfect Marriage
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE What is the perfect marriage? There are no "perfect marriages." The only perfect marriage will be when Christ comes for His bride—the Church. Until then, marriage is the union of two very imperfect souls that have their own distinct personalities,...
The Father of Lies
Keep the door bolted against lying. My formative years were shaped around the philosophy that lying had its place, especially if a little "white lie" was told to avoid hurting someone. However, lying is part of our old fallen nature that existed before we...
Trained Warriors
Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always (I Chronicles 16:11). Christians were never promised an easy life. In fact, the Word tells us that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness. "And we are to let steadfastness have its full affect, so that...
The Tablet of Your Heart
WE ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD TO READ GOD'S WORD God has again impressed upon my heart the extreme importance of knowing, speaking, and committing His Word to memory. For He says, "My people are destroyed because they don't know Me" (Hosea 4:6 TLB). How can we...
People of Valor
The Book of Judges tells us the fascinating story of Gideon and how his faith, obedience, vigilance, trust, and valor led him to victory. Gideon, meaning great warrior, was the fifth judge of Israel, whom God called to judge her for idol worship. After Gideon...