Shortly before Jesus died, we see that Mary anointed him with oil. Not just any oil, but highly valuable and expensive oil used as perfume. Upon Jesus' death, he was once again anointed with oils of fragrance to mask the smell of decay that usually occurs a few days after death. The interesting thing is that potentially Jesus was resurrected before his tomb began to fill … [Read more...]
The Most Important Resolution to Make This Year
The line “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love” has been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s because I easily drift from the Word and prayer when I’m on vacation. Maybe it’s because I allow the busyness of traveling to be an excuse for my lack of time with God. Or maybe it’s because, as a fallen human, my heart will wander anytime I’m not … [Read more...]
Fun Ways Kids Can Review Bible Verses
Do your kids memorize Scripture at home, church or school? Help them practice what they learn with these fun ways to review Bible verses. How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:9,11 (ESV) Scripture memory is a wonderful way … [Read more...]
A New Year, A New Beginning
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8 A New Year, A New Beginning As we begin a fresh New Year, let us start first with a look at the Old Testament. There we find, through the divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Micah asking a question of each of … [Read more...]
Celebrating a Baby Born to Live
I love the Christmas season. I enjoy the anticipation. The decorations. The sweet treats and the glow of candles. The hustle and bustle, and the quiet and tender. It seems that my thirst for pondering time is unquenchable during this time of year. Pondering the amazing reality of a baby born to die, that I might live. But my pastor recently preached about … [Read more...]
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