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Blow the Horn!
No, this has nothing to do with road rage or becoming impatient while behind the wheel of a car. In fact, it has nothing to do with automobiles at all. I’m thinking about biblical references to horns being utilized at key times. Specifically, I’m thinking about the instrument known as the shofar – made from …
Shelter in Place
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) What I read Monday morning said this: Approximately 250 Americans have been told to stay home. That means do not go to work…do not go to school…do not leave the house at all unless you …
The Blessings of Friends and Family
It is truly a blessing to be part of a loving family. In like fashion, it is a great blessing to have dear friends. Sadly, not everyone knows what it feels like to be part of such things. All too often we take our family and friends for granted. If you are so blessed as …
Be A Light
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may …
Dealing with Shame
Rayden Overbay is a 12-year-old with special needs from Yukon, Oklahoma. He became somewhat famous not long ago because of the terrible way he was treated. A video of him being bullied went viral. He was bullied to such a degree—he felt such shame—that he had written, “I want to kill myself” on his arm. …
What Does Humility Look Like ?
If you were to encounter a truly humble person (at work, school, on the street, etc.), what would they look like? C.S. Lewis wrote, “Probably all you will think about him is that he seemed a cheerful, intelligent chap who took a real interest in what you said to him.” (Mere Christianity, p.128) So, according …
Father, Forgive Them
The Jewish authorities: “They spit in His face and struck Him. And some slapped Him, saying, ‘Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?’” (Matt. 26:67-68) The Roman soldiers: “They spit on Him and took the reed and struck Him on the head.” (Matt. 27:30) Peter: “I do not know Him.” (Luke …
When Satan Makes Demands
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32) A number of important truths are revealed in this statement from Jesus to Simon Peter. What we …
Making Peace
Scripture is clear: The Lord expects us to be peacemakers. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9) “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Rom. 12:18) So how might this be accomplished? Practically speaking, what would this look like? Four biblical acts …
A Second Chance
In Luke 7:11-17, there is reported a very special interaction between Jesus and a widow who was now grieving the loss of her only son. Apparently the whole town of Nain felt sorry for her as they were mourning with her. Jesus had compassion on her—He raised her son from the dead and gave him …
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