Daily Devotional: Run To God When You Are Afraid

“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10)." Yesterday I woke up from a comforting sleep and went into the hallway. Moments later, my son followed me. As... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 10

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit... Continue Reading →

Haiku Poem: Clay In The Hands of God

You are the Potter.We are the clay you have made.A Divine image. God is the potter and we are the clay. He has shaped and formed us into the divine image. The Bible declares this truth in Genesis 1:26: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them;... Continue Reading →

Why Does God’s Providence Matter Today?

The providence of God matters today. Providence is defined as "the protective care and guidance of God." Providence encompasses God's sovereignty to continually uphold, guide, and care for his creation (Dan. 4:35; Prov. 16:33; Rom 8:28). His intimate involvement in creation expresses this notion of being a relational God. Philippians 4:19 states this well: "And... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 8

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 When a person is guilty of breaking the law---they are convicted of a crime. A conviction is the same as one who is... Continue Reading →

Psalm 147: Praying Through The Psalms

Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel (Ps. 147:1-2). Heavenly Father, you are worthy to receive honor and praise from our lips. For it is fitting and right to praise you. For... Continue Reading →

Haiku Poem: The Rising Sun

As the darkness fadesThe nearing dawn births new hopeWith the rising sun. In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah writes: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Jer. 3:22-23)." What an awesome reminder that as the darkness fades, the... Continue Reading →

Haiku Poem: Faded Dreams

Like dense fog at dawnMy dreams were fading away Until I found God. In this haiku, the person believes their dreams are fading away---just like dense fog at dawn. The fog represents the person's normal circumstances. They don't want the fog they are accustomed with to fade away. Otherwise, they might not find their dream... Continue Reading →

Does Hebrews 7 Teach Melchizedek Was A Type Of Christ?

In Hebrews 7, let's discuss Melchizedek and how the superior priesthood in Christ fulfills the old covenant. Next, I will talk about how Christ is the new covenant and what that means for us as believers. The first thing we notice is that Melchizedek was a type of Christ. When scholars refer to a type,... Continue Reading →

5 Simple Steps For Starting And Growing Your Christian Website Or Blog

Did you know that by starting a Christian website, you could potentially reach the entire world for Christ? Your passion alone could change millions of lives around the world. I can't think of any better conduit for fulfilling the great commission---going into all the world and preaching the gospel---than the global internet that fits within... Continue Reading →

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