Judah, God’s beloved city and His temple, had fallen into ruin. All the treasures and riches that once adorned this holy place had been carried off to Babylon. The people, decimated and reduced to a mere remnant, found themselves back in exile – a familiar and devastating scenario. This tragic turn of events had been […]
What is Success
Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord our God show us His approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! When we start school, I guess it is safe to assume, our parents are praying that it will be the start of something successful. I know my parents did. They had dreams […]
The High Cost of Pride
The reign of King Solomon marked a golden era in the history of Israel, a time of unprecedented peace, prosperity, and wisdom. Yet, as the old adage goes, “pride comes before a fall,” and this truth would soon play out in dramatic fashion, leading to the fateful split of the kingdom. In the pages of […]
Wobbly Road – Part 7
Facing My Fear and Being Honest I wanted change so I had to face the fear and be honest. Stop faking it, be real. This begins the healing. I brought all my pain to God. Healing doesn’t mean it never existed. It just means the anger does not control me any longer. My sins were […]
God’s Unfolding Plan
Have you ever looked back on your life and seen God’s hand at work, weaving together seemingly random events and circumstances into a beautifully orchestrated plan? That’s exactly what we find in the lives of King David, his son Solomon, and ultimately, Jesus – a tapestry of divine purpose that spans generations. As we dive […]
Uncovering Hidden Truths in Biblical Genealogies
Uncovering Hidden Truths in Biblical Genealogies Have you ever wondered why the Bible dedicates so much space to lengthy genealogies, tracing the lineages of figures like Abraham, David, and Jesus? At first glance, these lists of names and family trees may seem dry and unimportant, easy to skim over or skip entirely. However, a deeper […]
From Rebellion To Restoration
How God’s Grace Triumphs Over Our Failures Have you ever felt like you’ve fallen too far from God’s grace? Maybe you’ve made choices that have taken you down a dark path, or you’ve struggled with the same sin for years. It’s easy to look at your life and think, “There’s no way God could ever […]
Wobbly Road Part 6
I was this person that thought I didn’t have to be in a church to worship God. I know we can and should worship God all the time. I could worship Him anywhere. Right? There is no church that would accept me in all my sin. Wrong! We gather together because we know God asks […]
I Don’t Understand
It’s okay. He doesn’t expect me to. He just wants me to believe Him and have faith. Isaiah 55:8-11, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts […]
Olympic Faith
As we all know, there has been a lot of drama surrounding this year’s Olympic games. From a tasteless and offensive opening ceremony to questions of gender… the 2024 Olympics have been a bit controversial to say the least. Opposing views abound. But regardless of our beliefs and opinions over such things, there is one […]