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 »Unequally Yoked: Seeking Love in a Graveyard
If you’re a teen or young adult who has grown up in the church, you’ve probably been warned at some point not to get romantically involved with an unbeliever. A Bible teacher once illustrated such a mismatched union like this: “A believer is someone who has been brought back from ...
Read More »The Light Shines From the Law
Have you read Leviticus lately? Most would have to say, “No.” Many would say, “I don’t need to; I don’t live under law. I live under grace.” I say, “You don’t know what you are missing! There is great joy to be found in those pages. The light shines from ...
Read More »Embracing the Seasons of Life
Winter, spring, summer and autumn, four seasons, each offering something unique to behold. Spring brings forth new life and new beginnings as the flowers begin to grow and bears awaken from their long slumber. Summer is a time where everything is in full bloom and life just seems to cruise ...
Read More »Good Grief: Finding Life After Loss
I have been a widow for a year and ten days. My late husband’s death was very sudden so I didn’t have a chance to prepare. Not that you can ever prepare for something so earth-shattering as the death of a spouse. I’ve spent the last 375 days working through ...
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