“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart … Continue reading Hebrews 10:19-25 – “The New and Living Faith”
Matthew 23:11-12: “The Power of Service – An MLK Day Devotional”
Matthew 23:11-12: “The Power of Service – An MLK Day Devotional”
“The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” -Matthew 23:11-12 (ESV)
Do you ever feel small in comparison to the world’s problems? If so, you’re not alone. In a world filled with so many daunting and overwhelming heartaches, difficulties, and challenges, its tempting to think that there is absolutely nothing we can do to truly make it a better place and ease the burdens of other people struggling in the midst of it. While we recognize there are small opportunities to help in the course of everyday life, we frequently view those actions and opportunities as a drop in the comparatively enormous bucket of the world’s problems and suffering. In trying to help, we far too often feel crushed and defeated before we even begin.
However, Scripture declares that this is…
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Isaiah 4:2-6 – “The Branch of the Lord”
“In that day the branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. 3 And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, 4 when … Continue reading Isaiah 4:2-6 – “The Branch of the Lord”
Joshua 24:14-19 – “The Lasting Legacy of Truth”
Many years ago, after a long discussion of the challenges, difficulties, and heartaches she faced, a frustrated parent told me, “Preacher, it is not easy being the mother of a child with her own free will!” Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Parenting is hard. Leadership is hard. Life can be hard. As we have … Continue reading Joshua 24:14-19 – “The Lasting Legacy of Truth”
Resource Review: “New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional” by Paul David Tripp
Tripp, Paul David, New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2014. 160 pp. $18.99. Hardback. ISBN 0-310-40951-9 https://www.amazon.com/New-Morning-Mercies-Gift-Devotional/dp/1433555018/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/130-3445385-5968864?pd_rd_w=UKooF&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=XYDSD97X37HYMND5796R&pd_rd_r=1931eace-9d6e-4580-b9ca-dd0b15133a52&pd_rd_wg=jzX4a&pd_rd_i=1433555018&psc=1 Available From: Crossway (the publisher of this book) Amazon.com Christian Book Distributors LifeWay The Sword and Trowel Bookstore Books-a-Million Biographical Sketch of the Author Dr. Paul David Tripp is a seasoned pastor, professor, and … Continue reading Resource Review: “New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional” by Paul David Tripp
Luke 22:1-6 – “The Enduring Love of Jesus”
Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels.com How would you define love? If we’re honest, its not an easy question to answer. Love is one of those words that we often use to describe other things. However, when it comes to thinking about what love really is – what it looks like, what it means, what … Continue reading Luke 22:1-6 – “The Enduring Love of Jesus”
Esther 4:14 – “For Such a Time as This”
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” -Esther 4:14b (ESV) It's Monday morning. We’ve all been there. You wake up late, rise from a warm bed, and hurriedly go through your morning routine. You can’t find your keys. You don’t have time to cook breakfast … Continue reading Esther 4:14 – “For Such a Time as This”
Book Review: “English Grammar to Ace Biblical Hebrew” by Miles Van Pelt
https://smile.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Ace-Biblical-Hebrew/dp/0310318319/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NQ732LN1HU2P&dchild=1&keywords=english+grammar+to+ace+biblical+hebrew&qid=1621380562&sprefix=english+grammar+to+ace+biblical+hebrew%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-3 Available from Amazon.com Available from: Amazon.com Christian Book Distributors LifeWay The Sword and Trowel Bookstore (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Bookstore) Van Pelt, Miles V., English Grammar to Ace Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2010. 106 pp. $14.99. Paperback. ISBN 978-0-310-31831-6 Biographical Sketch of the Author Miles Van Pelt is the Alan Hayes Belcher, … Continue reading Book Review: “English Grammar to Ace Biblical Hebrew” by Miles Van Pelt
Matthew 23:11-12: “The Power of Service – An MLK Day Devotional”
“The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” -Matthew 23:11-12 (ESV) Do you ever feel small in comparison to the world’s problems? If so, you’re not alone. In a world filled with so many daunting and overwhelming heartaches, difficulties, and challenges, its … Continue reading Matthew 23:11-12: “The Power of Service – An MLK Day Devotional”
Resource Review: The CSB Study Bible
https://smile.amazon.com/Study-Bible-Hardcover-Bibles-Holman/dp/1433648091/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=CSB+STudy+Bible&qid=1610762898&sr=8-1 Also available for purchase from Christian Book Distributors: Click Here Also available for purchase from LifeWay Christian Resources: Click Here Download a Free Sample of the CSB Study Bible available from Holman Bible Publishers: Click Here Resource Review: The CSB Study Bible One of the most valuable resources I have discovered for biblical study … Continue reading Resource Review: The CSB Study Bible
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