All Sufficient

Until Jesus is enough, no person, place, or thing will ever be. Slow down to reflect. Lord, am I still anchored in You or have I drifted? Being stilled in that quiet, God reminds us of something simple but pretty deep. His fixed, unchanged truth is rock solid. But all of us on occasion look…

Redemption’s Kiss

I will listen to what God the Lord says; He promises peace to His people, His faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs…

10 Virgins

The Parable of the Ten Virgins, found in Matthew 25:1-13, is a story told by Jesus that illustrates the importance of being prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven. In the parable, ten virgins take their lamps and go out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them are wise and bring extra oil for their lamps,…

Hand Picked

Why Did God Choose You in Your Family? God’s Calling is understood by some parents and siblings. Being divinely chosen and set apart within one’s family for a specific spiritual purpose is a calling that is not about superiority but responsibility. A unique heavenly perspective is sustained by His grace. Our willingness to address difficult…

An Ancient Report

The scroll that was penned over 700 years before Jesus was born. God gave us an advance portrait of His plan of redemption. “Who has believed our report? A haunting question. “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” The opening words of Isaiah 53 assume resistance before God’s message is even heard.…

Submit to God

The Spirit of God wins by truth, surrender, and daily alignment with God’s will. The flesh’s influence weakens as the Spirit grows stronger through denial and discernment. The loud demands of our flesh fade every time we acquiesce to the lead of the Holy Spirit. Our invitation that He guide us begets a wise answer.…

Hear Him

The second time the voice of God is recorded in Scripture was during the scene of the intentional transfiguration. God said “HEAR HIM.” To understand the significance of what Peter, John, and James saw, is to learn what Jesus fully accomplished. The Transfiguration reveals Jesus as the fulfillment of the law and prophets. Peter, James,…

Dead Sea Scrolls

A collection of ancient Jewish texts discovered between 1947 and 1956 in caves near the Dead Sea, primarily in the Qumran area. They date from the third century BCE to the first century CE and include a variety of writings. The texts of Dead Sea Scrolls: The Dead Sea Scrolls offer understanding of Second Temple…

Rapture Gathering

The word RAPTURE, while not in the Bible, is a word that defines several passages that speak about the return of Christ and the GATHERING of believers. ● 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of…

God said…

With zero contradictions, all scripture was recorded on 66 ancient scrolls, in 3 different languages, by 40 different chosen quill holders, over 3 separate continents, for our benefit. “All scripture is God breathed.” Therefore, every word has deep significance. “But as many as RECEIVED Him, to them He gave the right to become children of…