A VISION FOR WORSHIP: Revelation in Pictures Read Revelation 5:11-14 Read the first blog post in this series on Revelation. Revelation is an interesting book. As we saw in the last blog, the letter Revelation can really be summed up with an image of Jesus holding everything together. This is a vital picture for usContinue reading “A VISION FOR WORSHIP: Revelation in Pictures”
Category Archives: glory of Christ
People Like Us: Adam
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, but the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Right here we get a picture of God who seeks to be intimately connected with his creation by remaining close. For God it was, and still is, all aboutContinue reading “People Like Us: Adam”
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Love
Click here to read Matthew 28:1-10 What would it have been like that first Easter Sunday? We have gotten into the tradition of going into Easter with pomp and circumstance. We should, after all be celebratory and joyful everyday because Christ has risen from the dead. But, what if, we miss the point of EasterContinue reading “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Love”
Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Do you have your copy of the daily devotional on the Book of Acts? Get your copy here. Paperback version. Kindle version. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still available and working today all over theContinue reading “Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit”
It’s About Kingdom Building
Click here to read Acts 23. Paul is in a heap of trouble here. It seems the message of the gospel has touched a raw nerve with everyone he comes in contact with. Everyone, that is, except the Roman centurions watching set to watch over the apostle in chains. In one of his letters toContinue reading “It’s About Kingdom Building”
I Believe in the Messiah
Ancient Creed, Living Faith Blog Series Part 2 I invite you to take time to read the scriptures today. Psalm 2 Why do the nations rant? Why do the peoples rave uselessly? The earth’s rulers take their stand; the leaders scheme together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Come!” they say. “We will tear offContinue reading “I Believe in the Messiah”
Life Lived for Christ
Max Lucado says, “think what you think about.” One of the things I appreciate about this is that is forces us to think about why we do the things that we do. Our life is supposed to show our love of God and love of people. Jesus said in John 13, “everyone will know youContinue reading “Life Lived for Christ”
Peace of God
The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season will bring even the best of us to out wits end. We hear the story of Christ being born; yet we go about our busy lives as if nothing has changed. There are so many things to worry about. The media doesn’t help. God is with usContinue reading “Peace of God”
Rejoice!
Christmastime is such a joyous time of year for so many people. This is the time we celebrate families with gift giving, parties, travel, and much more. We can see the good things in life, when we get together. Unfortunately, many people do not have this same experience of this time of year. So manyContinue reading “Rejoice!”
God’s Invading
Last week, a New York newspaper ran a headline that said, “God is not fixing this,” in response to the shootings that happened in San Bernardino, CA. The article was saying that something has to be done and people can’t “hide” behind meaningless phrases – more specifically, “my thoughts and prayers with with…” When weContinue reading “God’s Invading”
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