Category Archives: HOPE

What a graphic image Jesus gives us of our sin. A bloody one, if we’re being honest. Sort of makes us uncomfortable. And that is exactly what sin should do to the children of His love.  What things in your life come between you and God? Is it a habit? A relationship? Your reputation? Are youContinueContinue reading ““If your right hand cause you to sin, cut it off.” Matthew 5:30″

Hold fast the truth you saints! For the light of Christ has overcome the prince of darkness. Death spreads, “There is no hope in God.” like the Sun-Times. But lovers of the truth laugh at those lies delivered every morning, noon, and night. No force above or below can cut the line of God’s loveContinueContinue reading ““Light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16″

Can you imagine the strength? The preparation it took Jesus to get to that day? The mercy it takes to be led by the devil for the sake of a world of people who call you a fake? On the road to Calvary — same thing. Jesus, sent by God, taken like a thief. TheContinueContinue reading ““The devil took Him.” Matthew 4:5,8″

I will fear no evil.Psalm 23:4 Fear never shuts its mouth. It prowls. Restlessly moving about in search of prey. And more will be taken between evil’s teeth today. Our peace rests on this pivotal question, Is the Lord my shepherd? There’s no bigger question we’ll ever answer. We needn’t waste our precious head asking,ContinueContinue reading “He Knows My Way”

God makes great people. He grants them a name that crosses oceans. Kings and queens travel to their doorstep to hear their wisdom. And sometimes, regrettably, God has to tear them down. It’s hard to watch, isn’t it? Leaders whom God has given great influence, only to watch fame devour their heart. That was kingContinueContinue reading ““A lamp before Me.” 1 Kings 11:36″

Maybe you need to hear this as I did today. The Lord is not afraid of our sin. The Lord is ready to forgive. As I read the prayers of Solomon upon the grand opening of the temple, I am reminded that the focus of his prayer is forgiveness. His supplications were not laden withContinueContinue reading ““When You hear, forgive.” 1 Kings 8:30″

Y’all know how King David was a type of Christ—a reflection, a description, a form or character, if you will, of the coming Savior? Well, could it be, Solomon, the son after him, could be a type of us? Think about it. Haven’t we spent much of our time chasing after the wind? Are we not,ContinueContinue reading ““He had peace on every side.” 1 Kings 4:24″

Isn’t grace amazing? God, the Lord needn’t give a pinky more goodness. He’s God. He owns everything there is. Nothing is that hasn’t come from Him. I’m trying to calculate that in my head, and there isn’t room. The God of heaven and earth, the Beginning and the End gave His body for my sinsContinueContinue reading ““I have given you a wise and understanding heart.” 1 Kings 3:12″

Proud voices shout what makes a boy a man. Our eyes wholly tricked by muscle, hair, and skin, which quickly pass away like chaff in the wind. For the height of man cannot be measured by the size of his clothes, but clearly understood by the direction that he walks. He doesn’t worry himself overContinueContinue reading ““Prove yourself a man.” 1 Kings 2:2″

I’ve often wondered why God was upset over these hard working, intelligent stiffs. Architects, engineers, masons, carpenters all collaborating. Accomplishing something rather amazing. I thought God was all about unity, hard work? Ya know, if a man doesn’t work he doesn’t eat kind of a thing. And one spirit, one mind—unified. So I dug deeper,ContinueContinue reading ““It’s name is called Babel.” Genesis 11:9″

Who doesn’t smile over the rainbow? Rainstorms pour, suddenly clouds split, and there is it. Magnificence. God said the rainbow was for His remembrance. “I will remember my covenant.” (Gen 9:15).  What? Does God forget His promises? God needs reminders? This is when hebrew meanings need reading. The hebrew meaning for remember: is zakar. To zakarContinueContinue reading ““My rainbow.” Genesis 9:13″

Burnt offerings on the altar soothed the Lord. How so? Like when the kitchen is cooking with the aroma of garlic chicken? As lilac perfumes the air in early Summer? Or the fireplace crackles in winter? Whenever I imagine God in the Old Testament soothed by a pleasing aroma. I think of steaks sizzling on the grill orContinueContinue reading ““A soothing aroma.” Genesis 8:21″