Sometimes it can appear as if Jesus is far away. Perhaps He has forgotten of us, perhaps He doesn't care, perhaps He's too busy. Sometimes it can appear as if Jesus is a God far off, and not near. But in fact, Jesus is just the opposite: God is just the opposite, for it is …
The King Will Be Exalted
In this world of confusion, of war, of evil, of whatsoever dismal thing it may be, one thing is certain: Jesus Christ reigns over all and He has promised to return one day. That should bring us much hope in these times. That is our blessed hope, as Paul says, that we will see Jesus …
Drinking From the Mountain
In Jeremiah, The LORD uses a few different analogies to show how His people have forsaken Him or forgotten Him. One of these, though we will not view it in detail today, is found in chapter two. The LORD says, "can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet My people have …
Three Things to Avoid
In the book of Jeremiah, The LORD mentions three things which are "horrible." From these we find warnings which are even applicable to us and our culture today. The people had itching ears. False prophets which proclaimed "peace, peace" abounded, and though it was false, the people loved it. "A wonderful and horrible thing is …
Obedient in War
The phrase "be sure your sin will find you out" is fairly recognizable. We take it to mean that when we sin, we cannot remain hidden - it will be found out. The results of the sin, the consequences, or God Himself, will see to it that we cannot just continue sinning. And this is …
Bearing the Glory of Christ
As men, we are made in the image of God. The Bible tells us, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and …
Faithfully Clothed
Cutting grass for a family whos father is in the hospital from a heart transplant. Wildflowers from the yard While cutting grass, it struck me how beautiful the flowers are. Even the ones that come up with "weeds" or accompany some grasses. The beauty of wildflowers is amazing. It is no wonder why our Savior …
Skillful In His Word
Cutting an unwanted tree down for a Widow. The blades on tools like chainsaws get dull over time and need to be resharpened. The blade on the particular saw I used was recently sharpened and it reminded me of a spiritual application. We must be diligent to keep God's word sharp in our minds and …
Blessings in The Little Things
Cutting grass for a woman whose husband is in the hospital for heart surgery. Trimming is a seemingly small task in cutting the lawn. It takes a relatively short amount of time, and may seem like an insignificant or optional part to the process. But even though it may seem insignificant, it makes a difference. …
The Savor of Crushing
Cutting the grass for a single mom. A few flowers from the yard When you cut certain plants down, they emit a certain aroma. In some cases, that aroma is pleasant. It is similar to myrrh and spikenard. Myrrh is obtained by piercing a certain tree, which then emits a resin. Spikenard can be used …
