Category: God’s Promises
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Sure and Mighty Power
On the last pages of God’s Word we see the final mention of Christmas. This Christmas story comes from a heavenly perspective. To the average onlooker in Bethlehem would have seen a couple teenagers and shepherds gathered around a baby. But the war of eternity was raging all around them. Satan knew the…
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A Christmas Retold
As we read through Galatians, a letter from Paul to the church in Galatia, we find him retelling the story of Christmas. Paul recounts the setting, the who, and the plot and results. Imagine for a moment we are sitting around a fire listening to Paul tell the story of Christmas. …
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Unexpected Visit
The encounter between Mary and the angel always makes me in awe and wonder. I am sure it must have been an unexpected visit by Mary. I wonder what she was doing in the moment the angel came. Mary did not come from a prominent background. She was insignificant in…
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The Promise
When we open up God’s Word in Genesis we read through the amazing story of creation. God built a perfect place for Adam and Eve to dwell in. God has created all of the heavens, the earth and mankind. The land, the sea, and the birds are all apart of…
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Remember God
As Christians, we draw from the well of our memories and history to find a refreshment in our mind and heart, God’s track record of faithfulness. Throughout God’s Word, God’s people remember God’s works, promises, and character. It is not merely a swapping of stories and remembering the good ole…
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The Overflow of Your Heart
When we open the Old Testament we find that Israel worshipped God through various required religious sacrifices and offerings. The thanksgiving offering was different from the others because it was not an obligation. No one was required to do this sacrifice. People gave to God out of the overflow of…
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Transformation
When you have come to that point to realize God is indeed in control, you have “arrived.” So do we do nothing but sit back and watch God do His stuff? Not quite. Think of it in terms of a baby having been born. Are they at the end of…
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Can I Trust God?
Some people would look at this title and thing, well yeah, but have you ever asked this very serious question? We know we can not trust satan or the world, but can we trust God? HOw can we know God really has our best intentions at heart? Let us look…
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Temptations
There is always this changing process going on inside of me. God is constantly changing my perspective, but the world wants to distract me and get me sidetracked from the best of what God has for me. 23 “‘This is what the Lord says:The wise person should not boast in his wisdom;the strong…
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What Hinders Transformation?
When you are in a contest, it helps to know who your opponent is. It helps to know what their strategy is. Our Christian journey is going to be full of spiritual warfare. God’s Word says we do not battle against other people, we battle evil. We have an enemy…
It Starts Small 