Today is our final letter to the churches but before we get to Laodicea, I want to share a different perspective of all of the seven churches. Have you wondered why these seven churches were addressed? There are other churches that we are familiar with: Colossae, Antioch, and Corinth to name a few, but JesusContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Laodicea (Lukewarm)”
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Remaining Under His Wings
Is there anything that you are afraid of? Chances are you can identify with one of the top ten most popular phobias. 10. Germs 9. Public places 8. Social events 7. Shots or needles 6. Lightning and thunder 5. Dogs 4. Flying 3. Heights 2. Snakes 1. Spiders[i] Most of us can relate to atContinue reading “Remaining Under His Wings”
Changing the Unchangeable
Esther 8:1 GNT “That same day King Xerxes gave Queen Esther all the property of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Esther told the king that Mordecai was related to her, and from then on Mordecai was allowed to enter the king’s presence. 2 The king took off his ring with his seal on it (which heContinue reading “Changing the Unchangeable”
Let Go of That Ego!
We left Queen Esther last week resolved to risk her life and go before her husband, King Xerxes to make a plea to save the Jews. Her cousin and guardian, Mordecai, made the famous statement, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14bContinue reading “Let Go of That Ego!”
Desperate, Despondent, and Determined
Before our time, a thirteen-year-old girl, along with her parents and older sister, took refuge in a secret annex in the building of her father’s business. Her diary, which detailed her thoughts, her fears, and her dreams was published. We know it as The Diary of Anne Frank. The year was 1942. Anne’s family hadContinue reading “Desperate, Despondent, and Determined”
Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It
Last week, we were introduced to Ruth and Naomi. When you think of Ruth, what are some words that immediately come to mind? Kind. Compassionate. Sacrificing. Loving. Committed. Devoted. Let’s do a quick recap of Ruth Chapter 1. Naomi had left Bethlehem with her husband and two sons and had moved to Moab, a paganContinue reading “Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It”
Great Expectations. Greater Disappointment.
John 11 “There was a man named Lazarus who was sick. He lived in the town of Bethany, where Mary and her sister Martha lived. 2 Mary is the woman who later put perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. Mary’s brother was Lazarus, the man who was now sick. 3 So Mary and MarthaContinue reading “Great Expectations. Greater Disappointment.”
I Don’t Wanna
Jonah – Week One If you grew up going to church, the story of Jonah and the whale has always been a familiar story to you. Much like the presumption that it was an apple that was the forbidden fruit for Adam and Eve, it’s always been presumed that it was a whale that swallowedContinue reading “I Don’t Wanna”
Time For a Fresh Start?
1 Kings 11:1-13 Week Four Have you ever gone on a diet? Or, if not a diet, how about a healthier lifestyle? I’m going to assume all of us have at some point in our lives. Any guesses on what the most common day-of-the-week diets are begun? Monday! Any guesses on what day of theContinue reading “Time For a Fresh Start?”
Underneath the Surface
Genesis 8 – Week 9 Genesis 7:17-23 MSG ”The flood continued forty days and the waters rose and lifted the ship high over the Earth. The waters kept rising, the flood deepened on the Earth, the ship floated on the surface. The flood got worse until all the highest mountains were covered—the high-water mark reachedContinue reading “Underneath the Surface”
Beacons of Light 