By His Blood

The blood of Jesus makes the sacrifice of our lives possible and desirable. He imparts a spirit of self-sacrifice and enables us to experience the full power of our redemption. The great mystery of eternity, is the deepest mystery of our soul’s desire. Let’s not imagine that we can easily grasp its meaning. God thought…

Pray for humility

One soul pridefully prayed while lifting itself above unjust souls. The boast of weekly fasting and tithing premiered its superiority. Standing in a distance was a humbled soul that dare not look up, but remorsefully begged, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” The humble soul was exalted in the parable, while the proud soul…

Fast and Pray

For 10 days after the Feast of Trumpets, people seek purity through confessions. Leading up to Yom Kippur, a holy day of repentance. Wisely, we choose to fast and pray. Old memories of childhood, any resentment held, any unforgiveness, all spirits of fear, hate, anger, or habits of criticism, or empty, idle words are wiped…

Baptism

Congratulations on your decision to follow Christ! This post summarizes basic information to help you understand more about your beautiful decision to be baptized as a Christian. Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John the Baptist, leaving us an example to follow.  When Jesus was baptized, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit came down upon…

A Divine Passover

Faith is being sure of what you HOPE for and CERTAIN of what you do not see. Hebrews 11:1. Seder means order, and God ordered us to remember what He did for His children on the first Passover.  It took place in Egypt, and His grace continues to passover us. Each feast day in the…

Walk with Me

As He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own — I sing a song and stroll along with Jesus all day long. In His garden of Eden, I am fully equipped to instantly know whatever I ask Him! Keeping Him close, He is “in me” —…

Marge Hoyle

Happy 91st Birthday, Marge Hoyle!  Your life of love and faith has been a beacon of hope for your immediate family and to all the “Margie kids” that circle the globe.  I remember attending your 80th fiesta at Paula’s.  Many of your students from Korea sent you emails.  Notes of appreciation were collected from dozens…