Joshua 1.1-18 Biblical success is not defined by our wealth, by the number of our friends, by the size of our home, or the vehicle we drive; it is not obtained through academic achievements or professional gains; it does not come from our thoughts or personal satisfactions. Rather, Biblical success is known in doing... Continue Reading →
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Paul prayed for the believers in Ephesus – and may we personalize this to also be our prayer of thankfulness this morning: I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit... Continue Reading →
Good Friday is indeed Good!
John 19.1-42 Good Friday. What is so good about “Good Friday?” What is so good about a traitor leading a group of soldiers to arrest a good man, a rigged trial, a wrongful judgment, a crucifixion. What is “good” about this day? Good Friday is good because: The prophesies of Scripture were fulfilled. Consider Psalm... Continue Reading →
Kings – no kings – or the True and Eternal King
It is rare for me to comment on current events, but at this time of the year I am choosing to make some remarks. This past Sunday we remembered and celebrated the entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the King of all kings who entered the gate, knowing what would come. This Friday we will... Continue Reading →
The works of the flesh or the Fruit of the Spirit…
Galatians 5.1-26 Believers cannot satisfy the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit at the same time; he cannot be under control of both simultaneously. These are contrary to each other, diametrically opposing each other, and totally incompatible with each other. The constant practice of the works of the flesh with... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 