Entitled or Humble?

Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased Contrasts make things more visible. For instance, if you are presenting a diamond, it is most visible on black velvet. That is almost a cliché, but it is true. Contrasts...

Heed God’s Word

Matthew 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born Wouldn’t it be great if you just knew exactly what you should do every day because God gave you direct guidance on it? It...

Faith: What We See or What God Knows?

Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith Most of us like a good mystery. We’re entertained and intrigued by a good mystery, whether it is in a novel or in some news story we’re following.  But I don’t...

Don’t Let God’s Mercy be a Judgment on You!

Nahum 1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off Ahh, how refreshing to come to the book of...

Take God Personally

Micah 6:2 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel Some years ago, I was preaching a Sunday morning service in a church about two hours south of...