The Treasures of Darkness – The Savior

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. Matthew 27:45   In the final installment in this ‘Treasures’ series, we will look at three specific treasures of darkness given to mankind by the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. These treasures first appear in Genesis chapter one and … More The Treasures of Darkness – The Savior

The Contender – A Celebration of Our Freedom

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 Crown – dfn. a reward of victory or mark of honor especially : the title representing the championship in a sport; a royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty : diadem; imperial or regal power : sovereignty. (Source: Merriam-Webster) Today is the … More The Contender – A Celebration of Our Freedom

Departures & Arrivals

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; Philemon 1:15 God can take things or places departed for a season and turn them into reasons for the arrival of greater things or places. Like the coin, lost sheep and lost son as recorded in Jesus’ parables in Luke … More Departures & Arrivals

The Treasures of Darkness – Souls

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 Soul – Dfn. the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, regarded as immortal (living forever, never dying). (New Oxford American Dictionary) The immaterial essence, … More The Treasures of Darkness – Souls

The Treasures of Darkness – Self

And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah 45:3) Have you ever wondered about what good can be gleaned in the “dark” or  perplexing phases of life? Has … More The Treasures of Darkness – Self

And Samson

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Samson. Every child who has ever attended Sunday School knows all about Samson. What child’s imagination does not get sparked by … More And Samson

More Than A Feeling

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15 God’s word is a window into the very mind and heart of God. In fact, God magnifies His Word above His name (Ps 138:2). It is easy to allow the Word to take a backstage role in our lives. Why? It takes work and effort to … More More Than A Feeling