Faith’s First Achievement Hebrews 11:1-3

Faith’s First Achievement Hebrews 11:1-3

by | Jul 23, 2023

First, because it is addressed first in the Bible’s famous faith chapter–Hebrews 11.  First, because it is indispensable.  Essential.   Foundational.  First, because everything that follows–Noah building ark (v. 7),...
Meaningful Meetings with the Master

Meaningful Meetings with the Master

by | Jan 10, 2023

A Christian who enjoys a positive relationship with the Lord will likely say that their private time of worship is what nourishes and sustains them. Since a little directly from God is better than a lot from people, Christians have to know how to feed themselves from...
The Parable of the Ledge (Part 4 of 4)

The Parable of the Ledge (Part 4 of 4)

by | Dec 7, 2022

Alex Honnald – article cover picture — was featured on the cover of the May 2011 issue of National Geographic. He is free soloing (no climbing aides, no ropes) Mount Half Dome in Yosemite Valley in northern California.  Photo purchased for use herein. In parts...
The Sleep Team (Hebrews 3 & 4)

The Sleep Team (Hebrews 3 & 4)

by | Oct 5, 2021

My wife is a member of the U.S. Sleep Team.  And she works out regularly.  Every night she puts her head down on a pillow and six, seven or eight hours later, she is done with her work out.  She is in serious training for the Sleep Olympics held every...
Faith by the Narrowest of Margins (Job 13:15)

Faith by the Narrowest of Margins (Job 13:15)

by | Jun 27, 2021

“Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” (v. 15) is a powerful statement. But it is sometimes isolated from its context while being touted as an unshakable, rock-solid declaration of unwavering faith. Though remarkable, it was “faith by the narrowest of margins....
Amazed, Grieving, Perplexed & Judging

Amazed, Grieving, Perplexed & Judging

by | May 23, 2021

Luke 7 is a striking collection of the four accounts suggested by the title above. Each account is compelling and relevant to our lives, speaking to our circum-stances today.    Amazed   (Luke 7:1-10)  Jewish people appealed to the Lord Jesus...