Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
It is human nature to claim credit for all the great things that happen in our lives. Like we accomplished them in our own strength. Especially in America, God has blessed us immensely. But as James 1:17 says, “Every good . . . and perfect gift is from above.” So be warned; God can and will … Read more
Do you still remember your Bethel moment or first encounter with God? Do you know that God enjoyed that moment as much as you did? Our Bible Reflection and Challenge today has its entire context in Genesis chapters 34 and 35. Bible Verse: Genesis 35:1 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel … Read more
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:8 (NIV) “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Reflection and Challenge In context, this verse is talking about the day of the Lord or what we call His second coming. … Read more
Bible Verses: Leviticus 26:3-4, 14-16 (NIV) “If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, 4 I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.” “However, if you do not listen to me or obey all these … Read more
Bible Verse: Joshua 24:15 NKJV “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Reflection and Challenge Hollywood knows that they hate God. They do not want to see anyone get saved from their sin by trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Satan even knows that he will eventually lose the war with … Read more
Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:24-25 (KJV) “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” Reflection and Challenge God rewards faith. Throughout the Bible, God has given … Read more
Bible Verse: Luke 14:33 (NIV) “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” Reflection and Challenge Does God really mean that young children be left orphans, old parents and grandparents abandoned by their able children, husbands and wives part ways, all possessions big and … Read more
Bible Verse: John 3:16 (NKJV) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Reflection and Challenge For years I have wondered why millennials have been flocking away from the church. There could be several reasons but I want … Read more
Bible Verse: John 8:32 (KJV) “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Reflection and Challenge There is an old adage that essentially states that if you say a lie loud enough and long enough, eventually it will be believed. The problem is that it results in large populations being … Read more
Bible Verse: Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Reflection and Challenge Every second that passes is a second that is gone forever. The Scripture teaches us to use our time wisely by making the … Read more