Finishing Last

WHAT? “The last will be first?” One commentary on that shocking statement by Jesus…to His disciples… explains that He was casting a hope about their astonishing eternal future. They heard about great REWARDS for anyone who fully commits to following Him through trials, tests and persecution. (Matthew 19:28–29) Jesus concludes His promise with a puzzling…

Big Idea

“What’s the big idea?” For today, let us consider that through the new CUT covenant with God, that our Father forgives His people and empowers us to KNOW Him. According to custom, a covenant or a promise to fulfill an agreement always included a blood sacrifice. Can Jews or Gentiles escape the need of a…

Storm Coming

Watching our daily skyline — all my God given senses ignite. I can see the clouds and my nostrils suck in the damp air. The humidity touches and moisturizes my skin as I taste and see that the Lord is good. This year lakeside is breaking a 37 year heat wave. These pictures were taken…

Home Sweet Home

Whoever you admire the most, just imagine receiving an invitation into their fabulous home. As you walk in you feel their warmth and notice that a meal was prepared for you. Perhaps there is a fire, a lit candle, or a fresh breeze coming through an open window. For a brief moment you are left…

Seek Advantage

“It is to your ADVANTAGE that I go away; for if I do NOT go away, the Helper will NOT come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7 We all like to think we have the ADVANTAGE, but unless you proclaim Jesus as your Lord, you are at…

Conspiracy

The FIRST conspiracy theorist was Noah and the drowning world that laughed —died. Hmm, those crazy Jesus loving Bible thumpers are still pointing out that one day people will cry out to be ruled by a One World Leader — who is very charismatic, who performs miracles, then deceives them all with BOW DOWN to…

Sleep in Peace

Know that our Lord fights for us while we are silent and sleeping. The darts and flames shall not consume us. Our Lord has compassion for us. We are established in His righteousness. Know weapon formed against us shall succeed. The Lord guides us continually and what has been stolen shall be restored. We count…

Unity

By God’s perfect design we are all different, but we are all one “in Him” Let that sink in. There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Spiritual gifting is explained with the principle of diversity and unity in God’s family. It…