Posts tagged “Bible History”
Rest for the weary
The year 2020 has been wearisome. I don’t know that I’ve gotten more or less sleep, but politics and the pandemic have left me…
Thankful for my Bible
You and I have access to God’s wonderful Word pretty much whenever we want it, in inexpensive printed editions as well as online on…
When Life Seems Impossible
It’s easy to trust God’s promises when our lives are blessed. It’s harder when we’re facing seemingly impossible challenges. What should we do? Pastor Dave says for us to be like children.
Last days
In human history, as narrated for us in the Bible, there were a few colossal events with worldwide significance that marked major eras. God’s…
Is there really a devil?
Charles Darwin’s 1859 theories on natural selection and survival of the fittest initiated a large-scale abandonment of the Bible’s teachings on creation. Among the…
Let’s be presumptive positive
Two months ago I didn’t even know the words presumptive positive could go together. Then, in the beginning of August, 77 NFL players’ COVID-19…
Heroes need the Word too
Mental cloudiness is the curse of every human being. Until we get to heaven and finally see, hear, and understand everything clearly, we squint…
Hope From Israel: With and For Jesus
Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the entire fifth series of Pastor Mike’s Israel devotions from this past week, as he helps us see how Jesus is part of our everyday lives.
Do People Know You’re a Christian?
Letting your light shine isn’t just about the amazing things you do. It’s so much more. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here where Jesus gave his famous Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us about our role to shine.
You’ll Never Be in the Dark
No matter what happens in this world or the challenges you’re facing in your life, you don’t have to be in the dark. Pastor Mike was in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the ancient synagogue in Magdala in Galilee, Pastor Mike reminds us about the Light of the world.
A proper lament
My teenage son recently joined the ranks of those who can be given the moniker “Brace Face”—the world of orthodontia. This is a painful…
Hey, friend, it’ll be alright
I was streaming a playlist when a phrase I’d heard a million times hit me like a cool breeze on a hot day. And…