Why is Good Friday Good?

We are approaching Good Friday. On that day, Christians focus on the death of Jesus. He was not a victim. He willingly suffered and died in order to pay the price of our sin so we could be made right … Continued

Inadequacy to Glory

. In my valley, vision is limited. High walls rise on either side. Mountains impassable, immovable, are barriers to vistas of inspiration for which I yearn. I long to ‘Write His Answers,’ but don’t even comprehend the questions. I cry … Continued

Let’s Go and See the Baby

This song was formerly titled Christ is Born, but I found out another song is called that. So this is called Let’s Go and See the Baby. It’s a song about the reaction of the Shepherds to the news from … Continued

God Has Chosen You

In my last post, I talked about the fact that Christians are called to be saints. God chose us to be saved through sanctification and belief in the truth. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) The basic requirement is that we have accepted Jesus … Continued

Called to be Saints

Did you know you have been called to be a Saint? Perhaps you’ve seen a bumper sticker that says “Christians aren’t perfect, they’re just forgiven?” Whenever I see that, I’m reminded that believers don’t walk around wearing halos and don’t … Continued

Stand Still

Three words have intrigued me lately: just stand still. I’ve been enjoying listening to and watching the Pureflix episodes of “Doc.” The song excerpt at the beginning of each episode is “Stand Still” by Billy Ray Cyrus. I’m not sure … Continued

Not Rejected #36

#36 for Nov. 6 “But you…whom I have chosen…the offspring of Abraham, my friend,” (Isa.41:8). After I returned to the Lord, I reread Isaiah 41:8-14 over and over. Do these verses apply to me, too? I wondered. I hoped so, … Continued

God’s Judgments #19

Since June, this blog series has told how God rescues people from their messes. Yes, He is merciful. He doesn’t want to judge people (according to Isaiah), but would rather restore us to health and happiness. However, sometimes he must … Continued

How Does God Teach Trust (#2)

‘Rescued by Mercy’ is the category of seven blogs I posted in March and April. This is a follow up series about trusting God. The first ‘Trusting God’ blog, entitled “How does God teach his people to trust him” posted … Continued