What a glorious day it must have been. Solomon had just completed the final furnishings of the temple for the Lord. David, his father, started the construction efforts, but died roughly 4 years before it was completed. The time, energy, resources and effort that went into the marvelous structure was quite remarkable. In 1… Read More »
Hard Boiled Heart
It was a hot day in the heart of Texas, normal weather for the locals I’m sure, but hot for this Midwest boy. My wife and I had flown to San Angelo Texas with the youth group we led at our church. Accompanied by two other adult volunteers, we were in for a great,… Read More »
Improper Invitation
“Holy Spirit we invite you to enter here, fill this place with your presence.” Most of us have heard this exact statement or at the very least a similar dialogue. This has become a common “invitation” for many churches across the globe. However, as it is for all statements that pertain to faith and practice,… Read More »
Guilty By Association
As I was studying through Proverbs, I came across a verse that I wanted to share. It is found in Proverbs 13:20 and it reads “He who walks with the wise men will be wise. But the companion of fools will suffer harm.” What a great, practical verse. We do however need to be careful… Read More »
Triumph Through the Sword
Searching through the halls of history will invariably disclose repeated instances of battle. Historians regularly conclude that combat has played a recurring role in every civilization known to man. One of the most notable combatants is the Japanese Samurai, a fierce warrior with an unshakable determination. The weapon the Samurai carried into battle is… Read More »
The Safeguard of Faith
Have you ever been in a circumstance that took you off guard? Of course, I would expect everyone has been. Unquestionably, soldiers encounter unique situations that can sometimes be extremely volatile. No wonder they train rigorously for any and all possible scenarios, as to remain in a constant state of preparedness. Being a member… Read More »
Imputed Victory
In medieval times when a warrior would ready himself for battle, the armor he chose to wear was vital for combat success. Without question one of the foremost articles of protection was the breastplate. In the 13th century chainmail was the leading choice of chest protecting material, giving way to the single solid breastplate… Read More »
Battle Ready
For true followers of Christ, the value of the Word of God is completely inexpressible. The Bible is no ordinary book, instead it is the very source of everything that we need to live a life that is holy and pleasing to our Lord (Romans 12:1). With that said, many of us have the… Read More »
For What It’s WORTH
Perhaps one of the most disheartening things to witness a child of God go through is feelings of low worth. On the other hand, this condition is one that brings great delight to the ears of the evil one. Now, there are plenty of preachers and orators out there who will tickle ears, using… Read More »
Expectation Frustration
The word expectation does not have to be uttered for it to be ever present in our lives. Stop and think about it for a moment, we place expectations on just about everything in our lives. When you turn on the shower faucet, you expect warm water to come out. When you put the… Read More »
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