There’s an interesting little phrase that jumped out at me in Revelation 11. It appears in the passage in which the seventh trumpet has sounded. If you recall, Revelation presents a series of judgments on the unbelieving and rebellious world. These are described as seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. There are different ideas …
Hearts Too Hard To Repent
Are you a fan of scary movies? Not horror films (ugh), but movies whose plot centers on escaping something fierce and powerful? My daughters, grandchildren, and I recently watched such a movie. It was the live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon, as part of the summer “dollar movie” schedule. (The popcorn cost three …
When The Abyss Is Opened
I’ve been slowly reading through Revelation again and trying something new during my study time. I read an article on the value of handwriting—how it makes the brain work. Studies show that as the brain coordinates our thoughts with our pens, it reduces the risk of developing conditions we have come to accept as “old …
Check Your Calendar…Or Rather, Your Clock!
Jan Markell (Olive Tree Ministries) just posted a list of “Ten Reasons to Look Up” drawn from events in our world today. I've posted them directly from her newsletter. Everyone sees these events, but not everyone understands that prophecy is unfolding right before our eyes. For context, read Matthew 24. If you know Jesus, these …
What Does Daniel Mean By Seventy Weeks?
I grew up hearing many messages about biblical prophecy. I still remember the charts, maps, and timelines used to explain how Daniel, Ezekiel, and Isaiah pointed to future events. I’m grateful for the foundation I received, which helped me understand that the entire Bible is one book, one story—revealing the redemptive thread of Jesus from …
The Way Of The Word 