38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and […]
Grief, the Intruder
Wouldn’t you know it? Just when I think I have this ‘death’ thing chastised, put behind me, dealt with, done, the ‘grief’ thing hits. Yes, I was sad; but I saw Death as a blessing in disguise, so to speak. I thought I had put Death in ‘his place.’ But I had […]
What Do We Have During the COVID-19 Hardship That Job Wanted During His Suffering?
Job wanted someone to intercede for him with God. But, he did not know One personally. However, we do have a personal Advocate before the Father. We have a Savior, Jesus the Christ, our Lord. We are not without hope. We are not without comfort. We are not without assurance. […]
How Can We Live By God’s Truth Even During the Hardships of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In times of hardship and difficulties, we do not have to bound by our circumstances. In times of pain and suffering, we do not have to live an oppressed and downtrodden life. We can live a life given by God, focused on Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We can live the reality of […]
5 Things You Have to Believe In Order to Hear From God
A Quick Look 5 Things You Have to Believe In Order to Hear From God You have to believe that YeHoVaH exists. You have to believe He knows you and desires a relationship with you. You have to believe He will do what He has said He […]
Did You Have A “Hoppy Easter”?
Hooray! It’s Spring. A time of renewal, regeneration, Resurrection. A time to remember once again, realize afresh, and rejoice anew, the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, the Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah. And to reflect. […]
What Did Jesus Teach About Love?
Do Christians today have a correct understanding of what Jesus taught about Love? Are our words of Love shown by our acts of Love? Does the world know us by our Love or by our Condemnation? 35 “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you […]
Advent and Discipleship
I was taught that this time of year is Advent. Advent, the time before Christmas.Advent, the time awaiting Christmas. Of course, Christmas was Santa Claus, presents, Christmas trees, presents, Christmas stockings, presents, … and oh yeah, Baby Jesus. […]
What Does the Sabbath Have to Do with Labor Day?
Labor Day … The end of summer … For many, the beginning of a new schedule of school and work. A day to cease from labor, and to rest. That’s a Sabbath, isn’t it? The Origin of Labor Day Labor Day began as a day to honor “work.” In his article, […]
Why I Use the Hebrew Name for Jesus: Yeshua
If you ask Hebrew-speaking Israelis about “Jesus,” you may get a funny look. There is no “J” sound in the Hebrew language. Yes, just like the Name of God is YeHoVaH, instead of Jehovah, there is no “J” sound. The Hebrew Name of Jesus is Yeshua (yod shin vav tsadi). (Remember, Hebrew […]