Matthew 2:19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt Have you ever asked for something that you later realized was not really the best thing for you in the long run? It seems to happen just about every week at church, between my small group gatheringContinue reading “Angelic Interruptions”
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Human Authority
Psalm 29: 1-2 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Sometimes we think that we are in charge! We think we have control over situations, that we can just wishContinue reading “Human Authority”
Almost Dead – Revelation 19:10
Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.” HaveContinue reading “Almost Dead – Revelation 19:10”
Glimpse – Revelation 6:1
Revelation 6:1 I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” What we see and hear are often in agreement with each other. We hear something fall and crash, and then we see the glass onContinue reading “Glimpse – Revelation 6:1”
Angels? – Hebrews 1:14
Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Humans are unique. Although the LORD used the spun molecules of DNA in us and in much of the life here on Earth, we have something that is greater than DNA. We were created in God’s image. We areContinue reading “Angels? – Hebrews 1:14”
When!
Judges 13:12 So Manoah asked him, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule that governs the boy’s life and work?” Faith in action takes many forms. But when it happens, and you are looking for it, it is pretty easy to recognize. It doesn’t take any special formulas or have anyContinue reading “When!”
Gripped with Fear
Mark 16:8 It can be hard to hold fear inside in a way that doesn’t let it show on the outside. It is difficult to hide the emotion of fear. Fear can affect us much more than we are willing to admit. Fear can keep us locked up for years. Fear can give aContinue reading “Gripped with Fear”
Universal Reactions
Mark 16:6-7 The entertainment industry loves universal reactions. They want something that gets everybody reacting the same way. They can use that reaction to their advantage. If it is a universal negative reaction, then their product can solve it! If is a good reaction, then their product gets connected to images of their product.Continue reading “Universal Reactions”
When!
Mark 12:25 Have you ever noticed some of the funny things that people believe? Superstitions abound. Even in our age of supposed intelligence and information at a click, people still believe so many unsupported things. From the dangers of vaccines leading to autism to multinational corporations developing foods that kill us, the list couldContinue reading “When!”
The Arnold Journey 