One important purpose of prayer is to usher the future into the present. God intends that our praying accomplish God’s purposes on earth as in Heaven. Prayer is more than religious duty. It’s more than a psychologically beneficial exercise. Prayer is the means to implement God’s will in the here-and-now. HEAVEN-ARRESTING prayer is EARTH-ALTERING in...
THE MASCULINE ROLE MODEL… JESUS CHRIST! The first Adam was created in the image of God. The first “male” man was an image-bearer—created in the likeness of God. He reflected his Creator. Adam bore a moral-likeness to God. His entire being mirrored the Father. But when Adam fell by virtue of his sin, that...
Genesis is the book of beginnings. Everything we see in our world today had its origin “in the beginning”. The Creator fashioned the heavens and the earth. Then He brought forth all creatures, both great and small. Next he formed man out of the dust of earth, and breathed into him the breath of life. Adam was the crown jewel of creation. God designed him as...
Who is the head of the church? In some congregations the deacons run the show. In others, it’s the pastor who calls the shots. Elder boards rule in many places. Congregationally ruled churches are governed democratically. The Church of England owns the British Monarch as its head. There are many schemes and systems practiced in church...
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). Philippians 4:4–9 became my “life verses” during my years as a student at Bible college. This was the time that my husband and I were beginning our journey as newlyweds. After 80 years of life and nearly 60 years of marriage, we continue...
“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow [pursue] after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness [gentleness]…” 1 Timothy 6:11 We live in an angry world. Everywhere you turn, the wrath of man is poured out upon others through venomous speech and harsh tones. Things worsen when that anger becomes an action...