A Generous God

A Generous God

My Scripture reading this morning was in 1 Peter. Peter’s prayer for the early Christians was that they would experience “grace and peace in abundance.” He wasn’t just praying for an adequate supply, but an abundance (a generous and overflowing provision) of grace and peace. I suspect that Peter prayed this for them because he […]

My Scripture reading this morning was in 1 Peter. Peter’s prayer for the early Christians was that they would experience “grace and peace in abundance.” He wasn’t just praying for an adequate supply, but an abundance (a generous and overflowing provision) of grace and...
If You Ask Me

If You Ask Me

Recently I’ve watched a number of interviews with people who shared proof of Jesus’ resurrection…and there is much proof. I have found all of this interesting and appreciate all the solid evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. However, I think the best evidence of all is declared in the hymn He Lives! The last line […]

Recently I’ve watched a number of interviews with people who shared proof of Jesus’ resurrection…and there is much proof. I have found all of this interesting and appreciate all the solid evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. However, I think the...
Lesson from a Sunday School Song

Lesson from a Sunday School Song

For many of us, Sunday Schools songs were an important part of our childhood years. And many of those songs included motions – possibly to get the wiggles out of us before it was time for the lesson. But I’ve realized in more recent years that some of those songs taught us some very important […]

For many of us, Sunday Schools songs were an important part of our childhood years. And many of those songs included motions – possibly to get the wiggles out of us before it was time for the lesson. But I’ve realized in more recent years that some of those songs...
A Generous God

Even If

I was struck this morning by the response of Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego to Nebuchadnezzar. They declared with confidence that their God was able to save them from the fiery furnace, but then added these words, “But even if He does not…” The outcome didn’t impact their faith—their belief that the God of Israel was […]

I was struck this morning by the response of Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego to Nebuchadnezzar. They declared with confidence that their God was able to save them from the fiery furnace, but then added these words, “But even if He does not…” The outcome didn’t impact...
A Generous God

Sometime It’s the Little Words

There are many theological words and concepts found in Scripture that have instigated great discussions and debates, but sometimes it’s the little words that give us insight into the character of God. I’ve been reading in Isaiah and Isaiah’s message to the nation of Israel isn’t very encouraging, but it is very accurate. “These are […]

There are many theological words and concepts found in Scripture that have instigated great discussions and debates, but sometimes it’s the little words that give us insight into the character of God. I’ve been reading in Isaiah and Isaiah’s message to the nation of...
Easter in Proverbs

Easter in Proverbs

Recently I read these words in Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” There is probably no greater evidence of that than Easter. Man’s plans were in the shouts of “Hosanna” as the crowds welcomed Him as their long- awaited king. Their plans were […]

Recently I read these words in Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” There is probably no greater evidence of that than Easter. Man’s plans were in the shouts of “Hosanna” as the crowds welcomed Him as their...