This week I’m taking time to think deeply about what Christmas really means to those who have put their faith in Jesus. I hope to present “seven gifts” that Jesus gave us when He left heaven to enter our earthly dimension in human form. Gift #1 – Jesus was born so that we could be …
Tag: Worship
Do You Have Any High Places?
Solomon is credited with being the wisest man in all of history. One bit of wisdom he shares in the book of Ecclesiastes came to mind this morning as I continue to read through 2 Kings. Ecclesiastes 1:9;3:15 – That which has been is that which will be, and that which has been done is …
Cain & Abel
For the next six months, I’m reading straight through the Old Testament. Since it’s a bit longer than the New Testament, it requires reading bigger chunks of scripture each day. We will move through it pretty quickly, reading anywhere from 6-8 chapters a day. I’m not attempting an overview but just letting God’s Word speak. …
A Glimpse Of Heaven
When you think of heaven, what comes to mind? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could be transported there today, to see what awaits us? How encouraging would that be to you – if you could actually see a place you’ve only believed in by faith? Today’s read of Revelation 4-5 allows us a glimpse …
In Spirit And In Truth
As a teenager, I attended a church that while not Pentecostal in name, was a place where God’s Spirit was welcomed, worshipped, and actively at work. There were a lot of outward expressions among the worshippers – shouting, standing, weeping and crying, hands raised upward, etc. I witnessed more than a few being “carried away …