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Even though Pharaoh had allowed the people of Israel to depart after the terrible events of the Passover were unleashed upon his own household and the households of every Egyptian, there is one last demonstration of God's power that needs to be performed for the people of Israel to fully be set free from Egypt and belong to God. Make no mistake, the people of Israel are exiting slavery from Egypt, but are entering into service of God.
Read moreChrist’s self-description refers back to John’s vision of the seven stars and seven golden lampstands (Revelation 1:12, 20). There, Jesus told John the stars were the angels (or leaders) and the lampstands were the churches. So Christ is seen, in Ephesus, holding the leaders and the churches in His right hand. He holds the angels. He holds the churches. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreThe Sleeper in the Stern
(Psalm 107:28-31)
Written hundreds of years before Christ came, Psalm 107 describes the handiwork of God. "He made the storm be still," the psalmist cried, "And the waves of the sea were hushed. He brought them to their desired haven." These lyrics, and the entire psalm, detail the power of God. (2 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreSpeak Up!
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Paul's life was a roller coaster ride, and much of it was filled with pain and difficulty. He endured much for the cause of Christ, but he kept on going because God comforted him for the work. Each step of the way, the Spirit energized Paul, tending to the apostle's wounds in the way only God can. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreSing in the Stocks
(Acts 16:25)
Songs instead of sorrow. Praise instead of pouting. Paul and Silas were men who, when in the dungeon, would cry out to the living God. They set their minds on all God had done for them, and upon God Himself, praying and singing to Him. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreRestorative Praise For Your Spouse
Archival Podcast
“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”
How To Crush Your Day
(Psalm 108:2)
Mornings, it seems, are for singing. The birds know this. There is a freshness of a new day which elicits a song. But what song will I sing? The song of the gospel, of course. The song which sings of the unfathomable riches of God's love and grace. The song which celebrates him, his sovereignty, his power. (2 Minutes/300 Words)
Read morePause To Set Down Your Ebenezer Stone
1 Samuel 7:12
I went through the typical motions while filling out the form. First name. Last name. Address. Our family was about to head down the Truckee River, and I was tasked with renting the rafts. Phone number. Email. Age. Age? For the first time I wrote, “40.” I smiled and thanked God. So far, so good... (3 Minutes / 500 Words)
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