The number seven is a symbol of completion. Christ sees us perfectly and righteously. The question, as we soon celebrate our risen Savior, is this—how do we see Him? Is Jesus, as Mathew said, “marvelous in our eyes?” The Jewish builders, the Scribes and the Pharisees, rejected Him. We who ...
Read More »Three Tips for Digging Deeper into God’s Word
When did reading the Bible become a duty rather than a delight? Seriously, to talk to people today (Christians included), one would think that there was no more tedious task on earth than to sit down and spend a few minutes in the Word of God. Part of this mindset, ...
Read More »Humility And Scrubbing The Stinky Feet
Taking off my two-year old’s shoes, I jokingly proclaimed to my son. “Whooo! P.U!” “Your shoes smell awful!” With his brilliant blue eyes and giggled response, I knew he was enjoying the game, but in all reality, I questioned the possibility of someone so small creating such a putrid and ...
Read More »Will You Be Ready When Mr. Rainy Day Stops By?
I remember a skit done at church when I was around ten years old. It was about “Mr. Rainy Day.” In the drama piece, a young girl repeatedly saw her mother stashing away money. Like any curious child, she asked what it was for. The mother told her the money ...
Read More »When Demons Come to the Surface
One of the ways that we can detect the presence of evil spirits is through a demonic manifestation. Having a demon does not mean that it is always showing itself in obvious ways. Evil spirits often work in subtle ways, trying to keep their presence from being known. But when ...
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