The Power of Jesus’ Last 7 Words: “It Is Finished.”
“It is finished!” Jesus’ words speak salvation and hope to us today. Because it is finished, Christ’s work in us has begun!
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Happy 4th of July! and God Bless America!
God Bless America! Canadian-born Celine Dion proves you don't have to be from America to love our land, our country, or our people -- or to honor it. Celine sang God Bless America! on September 21, 2001, to honor all those lost in the attacks of 9/11. Do you know who...
Bible Study Tip #6 — The Blue Letter Bible: 7 Reasons to Use this On-Line Bible Study Tool
The Blue Letter Bible: Discover 7 Great Reasons To Use This Free On-line Resource to Help you Study the Bible.
The Red Thread in Noah’s Ark (Part 6) — The Time
Every great story has a great climax -- even true stories. We've reached our climax in the story of Noah's Ark. The time had come. Drip, drip, drop, WHOOSH! "In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month—on that day all...
Today’s Bible Study Tip #5 — Three Questions to Ask as You Read It Word by Word, Phrase by Phrase
In Today's Bible Study Tip #1, I recommended reading the Bible like a novel in order to get the overall picture of the Bible. In Today's Bible Study Tip #5, I recommend the opposite. With the backdrop of understanding the Bible's story, now read it carefully:...
The Red Thread in Noah’s Ark (Part 5) — The Door
I'm not a ship builder, but I'm pretty certain that Noah's ark wouldn't meet code today. God told Noah to build a ship so long it would cover 1-1/2 football fields, but only one door? [1] I can't see that getting past the ark inspectors today. Think about having to...
Today’s Bible Study Tip #4 — Remain Flexible
Because we are creatures of habit who like our creature comforts, I've encouraged us to create an inviting environment for studying our Bible and to commit to studying it at the same time every day. At the risk of sounding contradictory, I would now like to...
Three Great Lessons from Three Great Fathers
In a time when more fathers are choosing to be absent than at any other time in our history, I want to honor every faithful father out there! Thank you for all you've done and for all you've taught us. I've been blessed to have three faithful fathers in my life....
Today’s Bible Study Tip #3 — Creatures of Habit
Of all the activities abounding in the world, none will do more to give you the life you've dreamed of, if you knew enough to dream of it, than personal one-on-one time of studying the Bible. In-depth, personal Bible study changes you from the inside out as you...
The Red Thread in Noah’s Ark (Part 4) — The Work
Because of Noah’s great faith, God could trust him to do something as outlandish as build a monstrous boat far from water over a long period of time under the scrutiny of a world whose every intention of their heart was evil. (See Genesis 6) That had to...
Want More Control In Your Life? Try the Moses & Morton Salt Method
When It Rains It Pours. In 1911, Morton Salt made this phrase famous when they added magnesium carbonate to their salt to make it flow smoothly -- even in rain. We want our lives to flow smoothly, too -- especially in rain. The Israelites in the days of Moses were no...
Today’s Bible Study Tip #2 — Creature Comforts
I wake every morning to the sound of harps. It's much better than the blaring horn my daughter uses to rouse herself from sleep. I like better. After confirming that the harps are coming from my iPhone, and that I have not just woken up in heaven, I stumble through...
The Red Thread in Noah’s Ark (Part 3) — The Choice
I once met a man named Popeye. He wasn't a cartoon character, he was a real man serving time in a minimum security prison. I'd gone with my church to minister to whoever would come to meet with us. Popeye told me he wanted to trust Christ to save him...
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
