Tactically speaking, sending the people of Israel to Pihahiroth as they escaped from Egypt was a tactical mistake. It left the Israelites vulnerable.
Our Words Reveal Our Heart
A person's accent can tell you a little bit about where they're from. A person's words will tell you where their heart is.
Eat This Scroll
Sometimes God will use striking physical metaphors to illustrate a spiritual truth. When He called Ezekiel to prophesy to the house of Israel, He presented the prophet with a roll (a small scroll of paper) and told him to eat it. “Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this … Continue reading Eat This Scroll
Taste and See
Have you ever been to a restaurant and tried something that was so good you just had to tell your friends about it? The problem is that when you did, your words just could not fully convey the experience. Finally, you said: “You have to try it for yourself and you’ll see!” The Psalmist was … Continue reading Taste and See
Understanding the Evidence
Faith is the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It’s also the interpreter of the “evidence” that is seen. Whenever we are faced with a “doubtful disputation” (see Romans 14:1) of God’s revealed truth, we must always side with God no matter how convincing the contrary arguments may seem.
God’s Restoring Touch
If you have ever watched those car or house restoration shows, you’ve seen those restorers who look at an old heap and see potential where everyone else can only see failure. Praise God the He is the Master Restorer Who can look at any broken life and still see potential not just for redemption but … Continue reading God’s Restoring Touch
Pretty Buttons!
As a mature believer, I have the liberty to love my Christian brothers and sisters enough not to provoke them.
Getting Our Bearings Right
"For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law." (Proverbs 4:2) Before you head out anywhere, it’s best to have good directions. Personally, I had GPS before it was cool. I had a Global Positioning Spouse. Jane can read a map like nobody’s business and she’s very good at estimating arrival times. If … Continue reading Getting Our Bearings Right
Just Praying to Ourselves
When you and I go to God in prayer, we must take the time to let God show us who we really are so that we humble ourselves before Him as the publican did. Otherwise, we're just praying to ourselves.
Counterfeit Greatness
When Jesus answered the disciples' question about who would be greatest in His kingdom, His answer probably surprised them all.
Grace in Waves 