Weekly Thoughts

Genesis 6, Nephilim #3 of 6

Hi all,Last week I shared about how the angels were sealed with robes of righteousness after Lucifer rebelled, sealing their decision - just as we are

Genesis 6, Nephilim #2 of 6

Hi all,Last week we looked at how the books of Enoch were not considered inspired by God and therefore not included in the Old Testament. They were

Genesis 6, Nephilim #1 of 6

Hi all,Genesis 6, Nephilim, UFOs and such is a very popular subject now, and there is much confusion and error 'out there'.The scriptural and logical

Why Pentecost? #2 of 2

Hi all,When I was a teenager back in the 1970's, my mom told me of a meeting she attended. She was part of a leadership team in a women's ministry

Why Pentecost? #1 of 2

Hi all,Most people know the day of Pentecost from Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit came upon the 120 who had been praying. They spilled into the street,

Final Thoughts on Understanding the Covenant

Hi all,We've covered several elements of the ancient covenants, but there are a few more things of note.CircumcisionWhat an odd requirement for God to

Understanding the Covenant #3

Hi all,I've shared how covenants were based on agreements, sealed by blood, the exchanging of gifts, vows, and a common meal. Today focusing on the

Understanding the Covenant #2

Hi all,Last week I explained how the Lord God (Christ) first promised and then made covenant with Abram as part of cutting the covenant. In Genesis

Understanding the Covenant #1

Hi all,At first glance this might appear to be a boring subject. The reality however, is that our lives are governed by covenants in its various

What “Is Risen” Means #4 of 4

Hi all,Do you remember the moment in your childhood when you realized your parents were once children too? You had never thought of them

What “Is Risen” Means #3 of 4

Hi all,Last week I ended with how the resurrection changed the relationship between Father and Son forever. "This day I have fathered you" the Father

What “Is Risen” Means #2 of 4

Hi all,Last week I shared how for the first 500 years of Christianity they were focused on the resurrection rather than the cross. I talked about the

What “Is Risen” Means #1 of 4

Hi all,Early Christians in Rome were buried outside the city in the catacombs. A catacomb is an underground burial chamber, connected by tunnels, and

Nehemiah #3

Hi all,The way they rebuilt the wall is so helpful for us today as we change course or rebuild our lives. It is amazing how many helpful things we can

Nehemiah #2

Hi all,We left Nehemiah with the intention of returning to Jerusalem to build up the protective walls of the city. This is a type of you and I

Nehemiah and the Lord’s Recent Word

Hi all,In last month's e-newsletter I shared one of the things the Lord spoke to me concerning 2023, in part: “Strengthen what

According to Your Faith #4 of 4

Hi all,Have you ever felt like the Lord gave you a promise for a loved one, perhaps years ago, but now that person is not walking with the Lord? Have

According to Your Faith #3 of 4

Hi all,God doesn't test us with evil, but He does test us. Within the test we find an opportunity for growth according to your faith. In James 1: