Here’s a Biblical model for prayer that has application for each of us today facing hurt, pain, confusion, and remorse. ◊ A man cries out in anguish and weeps. He mourns for days. He’s received news that fellow citizens are still… Read More ›
Old Testament
The Moses Plan
We have our plans and ideas of what we should be doing. Even what God would have us do. Ever have your plans upended? Is it possible, like Moses, our plans are short-sighted? ♦ Jeff could see all the pieces coming… Read More ›
Proverbs 3 – Wisdom and Well-Being
The 3rd chapter of Proverbs highlights true wisdom’s impact on our practical lives. Who wouldn’t want this? ♦ This chapter of Proverbs contains many people’s favorite scripture verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all… Read More ›
Proverbs 2 – The Reward of Wisdom
The 2nd chapter of Proverbs continues on the theme of wisdom. But what do we really receive from wisdom? What is applied wisdom? ♦ The world teaches us much about Wisdom, or at least the concept of it. Wisdom runs the gamut… Read More ›
Proverbs 1 – The Beginning of Wisdom
Proverbs does not come from one man’s personal notion or opinion, but rather from a Higher Source. We should be challenged to read it often, study it and heed it. ♦ A life well-lived is steeped in God and in awareness of… Read More ›
President Nehemiah
I understand that the US President-Elect will hear a sermon about the Biblical character Nehemiah in a morning prayer service prior to his Inauguration. How appropriate. ♦ Regardless whether you like or voted for the man, the newly elected US President,… Read More ›
Daniel’s New Year
Is your new year starting out well? Do you have troubles and challenges facing you? Hard to match the upheaval faced by a young teenager named Daniel. ♦ If you grew up going to Sunday School, you’re familiar with the popular… Read More ›
A First Class Conversation
Has this ever happened to you? A discussion turns to religion and someone states their viewpoint about God, the Bible, Jesus, or religion in general. Their thinking is very different from yours. How do you respond? How about at 36,000 feet?♦… Read More ›
The Fallacies of Blood Moons, Harbingers, and the Shemitah 2015
Is the world going to end or the stock market going to crash? Are we living in the Last Days? What’s all of this about Blood Moons and the Shemitah and the month of September 2015? Once again, it’s much ado… Read More ›
The Bible as Literature – as Good as the Classics?
There are books we read and then there are great works of literature, even “classics” which move, teach and inspire us with profound and brilliant writing. Is the Bible even in that same category? ♦ Remember reading “the classics“ in high… Read More ›
Stephen: Humble, Bold, Wise, and Fearless
Who wouldn’t want to be described with terms like humble, bold, wise and fearless? Think about it. Don’t we all strive to be modest, kind, nice, strong, knowledgeable, smart and courageous? This one man, briefly mentioned in the New Testament,… Read More ›
Living Through Challenges?
Are you struggling with a major hit to your life? Have circumstances around either your job, school, finances, relationships or family taken a downward turn leaving you reeling and confused? How does one really, honestly, live through the problems in… Read More ›