Hebrews part 4: “You’re Hoping in Something.” In 2022 a poll showed that 81% of people in America answered yes to the question, “Do you believe in God?” In the first half of Hebrews 11:6 it says, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 2/5/24
Hebrews 11 part 3: “Flip the Switch” Faith is a lifestyle. “But my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38 ESV Faith starts with discontentment. Until you are discontent with what this world has to offer you will not live a lifestyle… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/29/24
Hebrews 11 part 2, “You have to take the medicine.” Click the images below to listen: When you are sick, and your doctor gives you a prescription for the medication that you need to get well you need to do more than just reflect on the idea that your doctor knows how to help you.… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/22/24
Hebrews 11: “A Better Possession” Hebrews Author – the author does not identify themself. Recipients – the general consensus is that the letter was written to Jewish Christians, either in Palestine or Rome. Date – Likely before 70AD because there is no mention of the destruction of the temple and the author writes as though… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/15/24
Weekly Reflection – Calling is the Road, Purpose is the Destination Purpose We are the creation. God is our creator. We were created for God’s purpose. That purpose is to glorify God. Man was created from the beginning in God’s image that we might display God’s glory. Isaiah 43:6-7, Colossians 1:16, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 5:14-16… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/3/24
Weekly Reflection – Advent: Love – “He made the first move.” Christmas is about the reality that God Almighty Himself is the first mover in your story. In other words, before you even knew you needed a Savior, God became flesh and was born as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, salvation moved toward… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 12/27/23
Advent: Joy – “The Face is the Key.” Luke 2:1-14 Listen again. “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 12/18/23
Weekly Reflection – Advent: Hope – “Fuel For the Present.” At Advent, we look back to Jesus’ first coming and forward to His second. It’s a time we get in touch with the real-experience of living in the in-between. Read Luke 1:67-80 as if you are a Jew living in that time. The Jews were… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 12/4/23
Esther part 9: “Remembering Effects Our Rejoicing.” “And in every province and in every city, wherever the king’s command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and a holiday. And many from the peoples of the country declared themselves Jews, for fear of the Jews had fallen on… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 11/27/23
Esther part 8 – “More Than You Can Handle” Probably most of us have heard the statement, “God will not ask you to do more than you can handle.” But that’s not actually in the Bible. The reality is that obedience to God lands you in situations that are more than you can handle. And… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 11/20/23
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