On this beautiful and yet cold December 4th morning, as I sit and peruse the morning news, I am reminded of a story in the Bible, a story about King David of Jerusalem. In this story, Saul was still king; however, he was going to be removed because of his sin and defiance against God's … Continue reading When God is for you, who can stand against you
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here, in the United States, families all over the nation will be gathering together on Thursday, November 28th, settling down to huge feasts of roasted turkey, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and corn pudding. It's a day of feasting, of American football, and of course, a day to express our THANKS and GRATITUDE to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
The sly and subtle serpent
I don't really like devoting an entire page to the lies of the enemy, but as I watch with increasing horror at this world moving in a direction that can only be described as a slow motion train wreck, I feel compelled by the Holy Spirit to shine a light into the dark corners that … Continue reading The sly and subtle serpent
Red horse of war
The 4 horses of the Apocalypse are the beginning of God's end-time judgments upon the earth. The 4 horses RIDE as soon as Jesus the Christ breaks the first 4 seals of Revelation. God Almighty is holding a SCROLL that is sealed with seven seals. Many believe that this scroll is a type of LEGAL … Continue reading Red horse of war
Book of Revelation, an overview
We will quickly review the basic structure of the book of Revelation before we will detail the riders on the red horse, black, and pale horses and the subsequent judgments. It is helpful to keep this structure in mind when reading the book of Revelation. Remember, the book of Revelation is the only book in … Continue reading Book of Revelation, an overview
Are we ready to make our stand?
Do you have something in your life that you are agonizing over, or that is causing you great distress? Do you have family or friends who are pulling you to do something or support something that you know is outside of the Will of God? Are you being "guilted" into supporting something that makes you … Continue reading Are we ready to make our stand?
A song of perfect peace
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah Isaiah 26..."We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security.2 “Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,The one that remains faithful." In that day, the "day" that the Lord Jesus Christ sets up His Kingdom on earth, a SPECIAL song will … Continue reading A song of perfect peace
Cheshvan – The bitter month
Cheshvan is when darkness reigns and yet the seed of growth is planted. On the Hebrew Calendar, Cheshvan is the current month, having begun on October 30, 2019. The month of Cheshvan is sometimes referred to as Marcheshvan. The prefix "Mar" means Bitter in Hebrew, or a time of judgment and hardship. It seems appropriate … Continue reading Cheshvan – The bitter month
Wisdom…more precious than Gold!
I don't know about you, but one of my most fervent prayers is to ask the Lord for WISDOM. What is Wisdom and why is it so great? When we think of Wisdom, we think of knowledge, understanding, education...but really, wisdom is different than knowledge. Wisdom is defined in the Webster dictionary as the ability … Continue reading Wisdom…more precious than Gold!
Signed, sealed, and delivered
Today, I was reading my morning devotional, and I was struck not only by the Devotional itself, but also the Scripture verses that accompanied it. This particular devotional was a powerful reminder of how God protects His Children from the storms of life. In the Devotional, we learn that a 12 year old Girl living … Continue reading Signed, sealed, and delivered