Two Adams
The Bible talks about two Adams: first Adam who disobeyed God and died spiritually. He raised a posterity of children like him: spiritually dead and alienated from God--the Source of…
Resurrection into newness of life
Passover has a glorious prophetic meaning for the sinner: the promise of an abundant new life in Christ. Without knowing what they did, the priests of old prophesied of this…
Reaching the goal one step at a time
"My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you..." (Galatians 4:19) The goal is high, but we don't accomplish it in one step.…
The Kingdom of God (1)
There are two spiritual kingdoms; the Kingdom of God, and the dominion of darkness. Each of these two kingdoms have their own king: God is King over His kingdom, and…
Emotions, Feelings & Moods
Emotions were included in the equipment that God gave us to express ourselves. We were not made to be robots that can function, yet have no feelings. Emotions give color…
Knowledge, Wisdom & Understanding
It is tragic to see people pursue happiness while lacking the knowledge base that can take them there. Knowledge and wisdom are not the same, but when they work together,…
Diffusing the fragrance of Christ
Adversaries, trials and troubles are opportunities to spread the aroma of Christ. It is the crushing that releases the fragrance that is in us. "Now thanks be to God who…
Opportunity
Opportunities come our way all the time, calling for decisions to be made -- decisions that can change our lives for the better. Failing to choose is also a decision,…
These are the days of Noah and Lot
What goes around, comes around. History repeats itself. God works in patterns, teaching us what to expect as Old Testament shadows, types and symbols are fulfilled in Christ and the…
The power in Jesus’ name
The name of Jesus may not be the most popular name, but it is the most powerful. When the sons of Sceva addressed the demon "in the name of the…