The Christmas Season: Peace, Joy, and Blessing?

The Christmas Season: Peace, Joy, and Blessing?

If you’ve watched the news, read the headlines, or scrolled through your social media feeds, you know this world is full of pain. And you’ve probably asked yourself, as I have, what do we do with all of this suffering and strife when Christmas is supposed to be a...
Revelation 5: This Is Why We Worship

Revelation 5: This Is Why We Worship

Revelation 5 tells us that the One seated upon the throne has, in His right hand, a book.  Just as the prophet Daniel longed to see thrones established and the books opened (Daniel 7), Revelation 5 focuses on this single book. If only this book can be opened, John...
Revelation 4: Why Should You Worship?

Revelation 4: Why Should You Worship?

It can be easy for us to think that, when we attend church, we do our congregations and our communities a favor. Don’t be deceived–we worship God because we owe Him our worship. He is the creator God, and it is good and right for His creatures to give Him...
What Would Make A Proud Man Beg?

What Would Make A Proud Man Beg?

There are not many things in life that will make me beg. Sue and I have seven children and seventeen grandchildren.* I can say with confidence that, if my wife were to threaten to leave me, I would beg her to stay–not only for the sake of our family, but also...