The dark can be a scary place. My imagination runs to places I never think of in a lit room. I have never felt comfortable in the darkness. When I was a young boy, my older cousins tied me to a tree and left me in the dark alone in the backyard. After a while, I was able to free myself. I never forgot the … Continue reading Called Out of the Dark
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name. “They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on the day that I make them My special treasure. And I will spare them as a man … Continue reading
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You” Psalm 56:3 Suddenly, as we went about minding our business, the voices interrupted our daily lives. They got louder and more persistent. Doubts were planted into our hearts and we were afraid to go outside. We worried about our kids. We began to avoid other people, including our families. Fear is real and cripples us, … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid
He answered, “Then I beg you father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have 5 brothers. Let him warn them so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Luke 16:27-28 In this life, a man’s greatest passion and concern is for his family. This holds true for a man finding himself in torment of hell after his death. He begs … Continue reading Entrusted with the Gospel
Words of comfort to a sleeping conscience… “There is no hell. It’s an imaginary place made up by religious people to scare us. God loves us all no matter what we do because we’re human and have flaws. He would never send us to a place like that.” Words of truth to awake the conscience… “He who believes in God’s Son is not condemned, but … Continue reading
“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God since we are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Luke 23:39-41 When I read a book, I read the … Continue reading The Best Short Story Ever Told
The first time I began to hear His voice brought discomfort and fear. I stayed away as long as possible. He persisted and shone a bright light on the utter darkness of my heart. Then in my worst despair He brought me up close to the cross where my sins were paid, and my tears flowed. He brings me back to this place often to … Continue reading More than a Helper
Words of comfort to a sleeping conscience…”I am a pretty good person compared to many people and God knows that. When I die God will let me into heaven since I try my best to do right and I know that He really loves me.” Words of truth to awake the conscience…”There is none righteous, no not one. There is none who understands. There is … Continue reading
But beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9 Continue reading
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I Myself will search for My sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.” Ezekiel 34:11-12 Years ago, I was in … Continue reading Follow the Good Shepherd
