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What is Your Wish?

Genesis 24:50 Abraham’s wish was that his son Isaac would marry a relative from his home country and not marry a local woman from the land of Canaan. Therefore he made his servant promise that he would go back to Abraham’s home country to the city of Nahor and choose a wife for Isaac. AsContinue reading “What is Your Wish?”

Goodness and Faithfulness

When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, he said to him, “Go marry a prostitute who will bear illegitimate children conceived through prostitution, because the nation continually commits spiritual prostitution by turning away from the Lord.” (Hosea 1:2) In the book of Hosea, an unfaithful wife (Gomer) prone to prostitution is used as an analogyContinue reading “Goodness and Faithfulness”

Fear of God

One need not attend any church very long to realize that God is compassionate, loving, and gracious. Of course this is an accurate and biblical description of God and these qualities are rightly to be emphasized. However, it is not a complete picture of God, but a partial picture of His nature and character. TheContinue reading “Fear of God”

Unaware

Malachi 1 Israel is unaware that God loves her, and unaware that she has despised and dishonored God. How can the beloved be unaware that he or she is loved? Could it be a case of forgetfulness? God says, “I have loved you,” to which Israel replies, “How have You loved us?” Though He isContinue reading “Unaware”

Is Your Faith Dirty?

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold—gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away—and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus ChristContinue reading “Is Your Faith Dirty?”

“All Men Are Created Equal”

Probably no time in our history as a nation has this thought reverberated and resonated more throughout society than it does today. In light of today’s social issues, whether race, sex, religion, or socio-economic status, the idea that “all people are equal” is constantly on our minds and in the media. In my previous blog,Continue reading ““All Men Are Created Equal””

That’s Not Fair

Romans 9 10 Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac— 11 even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose in election would stand, not by works but by his calling)— 12 it was said to her, “The older willContinue reading “That’s Not Fair”

Freedom

During the pandemic, a local television news showed protests against the government mandate to wear masks in public. One lady, wearing a t-shirt with the phrase, “Jesus Saves,” was interviewed. She said it was her right not to wear a mask; she has the freedom to do as she wished. The government cannot tell herContinue reading “Freedom”

Law versus Spirit

Romans 8:1-11 Romans 8:1 is one of the great “therefores” in the Bible. After several chapters of discussions about the shortcomings of the Law and how it arouses sin, leading to death, Paul turns the page to a new chapter. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, whereas with the law,Continue reading “Law versus Spirit”

Hope of God’s Glory

Romans 5:1-5 Paul showed in Romans 4 that even Abraham was justified by faith, and this faith was credited to him as righteousness. As believers we’re declared righteous by faith. Having been justified, we now have peace with God. Prior to our justification, we were enemies with God. In verse 10, Paul writes, “For ifContinue reading “Hope of God’s Glory”