Do not live in the valley of the shadow of death. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 A famous evangelist, Jessie Duplantis, once said, “God does not want us living in ...
Read More »A Biblical Response to Gun Violence
Perhaps the repeated incidents of school shootings, workplace violence, and irresponsible gun ownership are a few of the reasons the gun control issue doesn’t seem to go away. The carelessness or intentional actions of these gunmen are tragedies and no matter which side of the ideological aisle you come down ...
Read More »Christ Holds the Keys of Hell and Death
In John 19:30, when Jesus said, “It is finished,” just before he died on the cross, it meant that the Old Covenant was at an end and the New Covenant just beginning. The prophecies of Christ, as “The Son of Man” were now fulfilled and Christ’s days on the earth ...
Read More »Osteoarthritis, Ezekiel, and Dried Up Bones
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints affecting around 27 million people. The disease itself is something that does not come on quickly, but occurs over a gradual period of time causing the cartilage to break down or wear away. Common symptoms include: (NIAMS) Soreness or stiffness in the joints ...
Read More »Death: Part of God’s Plan For His Saints
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 (NIV) Death is no stranger in God’s Word and, for the believer, is merely another step in the cycle of transition from earthly life to heavenly life. Death is part of God’s plan. Still, it ...
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