I haven’t written much over the past few weeks for a variety of reasons. Life has been busy. I’ve taken on some extra responsibilities in our new neighborhood which has consumed a lot of my time, and even more, my mind. Have you noticed that the more extraneous things we have on our plate the …
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Why Aren’t People Interested In The Gospel?
Have you ever wondered why people reject the gospel, or at the very least, seem quite uninterested? I grew up in a Christian home. I have never lived outside the knowledge that we have a Creator, and the Bible is His revelation of Himself. But my experience, in comparison to the rest of the world, …
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Ten Principles To Accomplish The Job
I love the book of Nehemiah. It tells the story of building a wall, something that’s not part of our ordinary day (unless you’re a bricklayer!), but this little book has been the source of countless sermons, devotions, and Bible studies. I see Nehemiah as a treasure for two reasons. First, it illustrates once again …
Three Important Lessons From Ezra
This morning I read through the book of Ezra. I was reminded again of some foundational truths that are so necessary for our faith walk as we follow Jesus. When you first begin studying the Old Testament, the 39 books might seem disorganized and disconnected from one another. We tend to read each book separately, …
The Fire Of God
2 Chronicles 7:1-3 – Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the house. The priests could not enter into the house of the Lord because the glory of the Lord filled the Lord’s house. All the …