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  • Be Prepared and Watchful

    Be Watchful  “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom and five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their… Continue reading

  • Green Leaves

    “…but her leaf shall be green …” – Jeremiah 17:8 There are days and years when our leaves wither. Or influence evaporates. Our joy is diminished. Our hopes and dreams come to naught. Such were the days that Isaiah prophesied… Continue reading

  • The God Who Gathers

    Matthew 24:15–21 (ESV) “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place… then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains… For then there will be great tribulation,… Continue reading

  • Offended

    Jesus expected to be cast away and abandoned. “And then shall many be offended…” – Matthew 24:10 As we break the bread and drink the cup, let us know that this feast was initiated by One whose witness offended many.… Continue reading

  • Are You the One or Do We Keep Looking?

    Even the best of us doubt and get discouraged. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciple.“ -Matthew 11:2 John rotting away in a jail cell, not knowing the future.  We… Continue reading

  • Famine for Truth

    An Unsatisfied Hunger for God’s Word Amos is proclaiming the word and the words of God. Let us hear with our hearts and our minds and shape our lives to continue to receive God’s truth. Reflection on Amos 8:1–14 Amos… Continue reading

  • Comfort Ye

    Comfort Ye My People “Comfort ye my people …” — Isaiah 40:1–8 God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain… Continue reading

  • Snatched from the Fire — a Rescue Mission

    Just How Important Is Your Work of Mercy? And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire …. — Jude 1:23 We are on a rescue mission. We are commanded by God to snatch people out of fire. He does not… Continue reading

  • Revelation – The God Who Self- Discloses

    Psalm 19 God desires and chooses to be known. God’s Word at work in the cosmos declares God’s glory. God’s Word in written words declares God’s will. God’s Word at work in the witness of humanity is God’s self-disclosure fleshed… Continue reading

  • Prayers for Cares

    Who cares? Who is there? We wonder sometimes. A Prayer Rap that Wraps Us in God’s Protection“I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the poor and render justice to the needy. Surely, the righteous will give thanks… Continue reading