In Romans chapter 1 we are introduced to the intriguing concept of “general revelation.” This is a bit different from special revelation which is Christ and the Bible. We often say that general revelation is the revelation of God to Read more…
“You, LORD, will guard us; you will protect us from this generation forever. The wicked prowl all around, and what is worthless is exalted by the human race.” 12:7-8 We just returned from America back to Africa, and it has Read more…
Prayer really does change things. Sometimes we pray and we are just going through the motions, knowing it’s the right thing to do but not sure it will always make a difference. Hezekiah is a good example of someone who Read more…
“If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that house or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the Read more…
Romans 8 is one of the most beloved chapters for believers because of the comfort we find in “everything working out together for our good.” Yet, the chapter is chocked full of wonderful truths from beginning to end. In contrast Read more…
“The LORD is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, LORD.” 9:9-10 In these Psalms, David cries out to Read more…
Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted. He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, because I’m exhausted.” That is why he was also named Edom. Jacob replied, “First Read more…
“Then Abraham said to his young men, Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there to worship; then we’ll come back to you.” 22:5 Since moving to our new place of service in Africa, Read more…
So sorry to have been away for the last few days. I actually had elective surgery on both knees and I have been recovering. The problem, though, is that as I catching up I realize there are so many things Read more…
The Sermon on the Mount… Wow! there is so much here that I honestly feel like I could spend the entire year unpacking these three chapters of Matthew. There is honestly no more poignant, concise and profound transcript of Jesus’ Read more…