There was a baby bud under all her layers, But ‘twas ruined by all the world’s players. Daily she wished the bud to blossom, Not realizing God was behind the scenes. The bloom was hidden so very long. No one even knew she was there. Not even her. But God ...
Read More »Can We Learn From the Apocryphal Books?
Many devout, practicing Christians read, analyze and pray about many books of the Bible. For many, this focuses on the New Testament, but still others research and delve into rather obscure Old Testament scriptures. As “God-breathed” works, studying the whole Word of God is of course key to our understanding ...
Read More »Victory over Death
This past weekend we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is always a good reminder of the sacrifice that He made for us that we might be saved, restored to the Father, and inherit eternal life. This year, I was drawn to the theme of victory over death. ...
Read More »Teens: Set Eternity In Your Hearts
The BMW’s speedometer read 180 kilometers per hour as we raced along the Autobahn. Mentally I tried to configure this to miles, and knew we were going well over a hundred. My German boyfriend had a fondness for going to dealerships and doing “test drives” on sports cars. I’d watch ...
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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