I know many young people who stress about what their future will bring – or if they even have one. Our lives stretch out for seven or eight decades, so what is the rush? The ministry chosen for Jesus happened gradually. Up until age twelve, Jesus was watched over by God as He grew in […]
Lament
We’ve all felt like expressing our sorrows in a lament. Jeremiah did so, expressing the views of the nation of Israel at the sight of their beloved Jerusalem in ruins after its conquest by Babylon in 586 BC. A lament means “cry out.” In the middle of his wailing, Jeremiah is reminded by his spirit […]
Biblical Metaphors
Jesus used symbols in parables to represent our lives. Only the Spirit could break through the hardened hearts of those who didn’t understand. When He talked about a tree bearing good fruit, He was speaking of the life of a believer. Similarly, a house standing on solid rock, instead of shifting sand, meant a life […]
Who Do You Follow?
You may follow other people on social media. Why? What do they have that you need? It’s perfect for fashion you like or any other fun things. But who do you follow for guidance? When Jesus spoke, a multitude of people were following Him and listening to his amazing teachings. In Galilee, there were so […]
Time Is Money
We’ve all heard that comment. It’s true in so many ways. Let’s talk about our family, our friends. Spending time on yourself is a drain on the wealth of your spirit. Spending it on your family and friends is definitely a treasure-builder. If you are married, learn to pay attention to your spouse when they […]
Sparing The Rod?
“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” We have all heard this advice. Actually, the instruction comes from God. We are born dependent and, in our early years, we remain dependent. Even in our growing years we are dependent on God to show us our path, to give us encouragement when we lose our way, […]
Growing Up
For those of us who had wonderful parents, understanding love is pretty easy. For those who did not, love is a learned habit. He loved us all before the universe was even created. He created us to be in His family and never wants one soul to perish. We all grow up, but not everyone […]
Build An Ark? RIIIIGHT!
Noah was 600 years old when God told him to build an ark according to very specific building instructions. It had never rained on earth before the flood because God provided natural ground mist all over the earth. Everyone thought Noah was crazy, but Noah obeyed The Lord. God only described that a great flood […]
Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out
Timothy Leary said this in the 60’s about psychedelic drugs, and to “think for yourself and question authority.” He was arrested 36 times around the world and Richard Nixon called him the most dangerous man in America. Think of the phrase in a different way and you can get a grip on the hope that […]
Unfulfilled and Unhappy
Possible causes? If you are following the world’s culture, why aren’t you fulfilled and happy? Because the world is a scary place, full of evil around every corner. If you are miserable, it is because you were created by God to be loved by Him and to love Him back. He chose YOU out of […]
