Since Adam and Eve's temptation by the serpent and subsequent fall, all of creation has been groaning (Romans 8:22-23). Even so, God has made provision for its redemption through his Son. Here are some wonderful reminders of God’s plan for us and His creation. Isaiah 43:18 Remember not the former things, nor … [Read more...]
A Blessed Christ-Centered Christmas
I can't recall having written a column about Christmas before. So I'm feeling somewhat jittery. During this time, people tend to get into heated arguments and debates about Christmas. Regardless of anything I say there will be someone somewhere who disagrees. Be kind. It's Advent. This is the season for those … [Read more...]
The Sands of Time are Sinking
The sands of time are sinking—taken from the poem, “In Immanuel’s Land” by Anne R. Cousin. Anne Cousin's poem is in the public domain. It can be found towards the end of A. W. Tozer's, The Christian Book of Mystical Verse. An Endnote informs us that much of the inspiration of the poem came from reading Samuel … [Read more...]
Christ Before the Manger
Christ Before the Manger: the life and times of the preincarnate Christ by Ron Rhodes. The book is published by WIPF and Stock Publishers (300 pages). Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1) Knowing God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit 2) The Preexistent, Eternal Christ 3) Christ the Creator 4) Christ the Preserver 5) … [Read more...]
Love One Another
The Greatest Love by Ray Stedman My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:12-13). This section begins and ends with the command of Jesus: I command you to love one another. The fact that this is put in the … [Read more...]
The Rapture Question Answered
The Rapture Question Answered - Plain and Simple by Robert Van Kampen - A Book Review. The book was first published in 1997 by Fleming H. Revell - A Division of Baker Book House (Paperback 214 pages). Prior to this offering, Van Kampen wrote a thicker eschatological volume called The Sign. The Rapture Question … [Read more...]
Facing Death With Faith
What if you discovered that you only had a short time to live? How would you react? Would you face the prospect of death with dread and horror? Would your faith in the Lord give you comfort? I'd like to think that I would follow my mother's example. She was hospitalized when her lungs began to fail. Her body had … [Read more...]
The ‘Defeated’ Christian
This is a wonderful article written by mentor and friend Jack Kinsella, founder of the Omega Letter: You’ve all seen him. The defeated Christian. The guy who tries and tries, but after being saved for thirty years, he still hasn’t quit smoking. Instead, he hides his cigarettes before coming to church and … [Read more...]
A Happy Thanksgiving 2025
A happy Thanksgiving 2025 to everyone! In the past we’ve reposted a generic reminder. This will be more personal. This is the season people recall or might dispute historical events surrounding the origin of Thanksgiving. It’s a time to reflect on our undisputable blessings. My wife and I have been making concerted … [Read more...]
Psalms By The Day
Affiliate Disclosure A review of Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation by Alec Motyer and published by Christian Focus Publications (hardcover 422 pages). It wasn't that long ago when I mentioned to someone that I couldn't "get into" the Psalms. Within about a week or two of making that statement, I … [Read more...]
