Faith works only by Love; and knowing the Love God cherishes for us + the Faith of the Son of God in us + our free volition to choose to believe His Word = JOY unspeakable and full of Glory! So as Paul implored us, "Let us be full of...

“… the promise of entering His rest still stands …” (Hebrews 4:1) “But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them” (Exodus 1:7). For the people of Israel, life in Egypt was one of constant...

“… And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle” (Exodus 13:16). It happens. We get what we want. Sometimes. Then what? The story of the Israelites and Moses shows us that life after victory often gets messy. We can even experience a...

 “And Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord, that I should obey His Voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go” (Exodus 5:2). Enough! That was the message of the Lord to Pharaoh when the ruler of Egypt refused to see the dark. God had...

Jesus refused to allow His followers to sit idle, even after they’d stumbled. There was work to do, and He commissioned them to do it. He sent out more than 70 disciples as we read at the opening portion of Luke 10. This was done even after what we read...

Rest. Sabbath. These are foreign words to too many busy, busy people. To rest is really a matter of faith. To stop, to be still and to know that He is God is the whole point of the Sabbath. Can we trust what the Lord has said? Do we believe...

Life presents certain complexities, and within a course of life, choices impair or facilitate the better way. For example, a grandfather rates hanging with his grandchildren a top priority. He is enamored by the sweet exchanges, and they love him. But, he has a second love and that one presents...

Moses came to face Pharaoh just as he was. By appearances, there was so little about him to recommend his status as a diplomat. He was clothed and equipped with the garb and the tool of a shepherd. He came from the rugged environs of Midian. He had arrived with...

“I’ll master it” said the axe:  …and every blow made his edge more blunt till he ceased to strike.” “Leave it to me” said the saw:  and with relentless teeth he worked backwards and forward…till his teeth were worn down and broken. “Ha ha” said the hammer. “…I’ll show you the way.” But...

Let's trust the Lord Jesus to reveal to our hearts individually how truly much He has forgiven us - and let it be gone forever from our memory! Then we, as the woman with the alabaster box, will have the capacity to love much (Luke 7:47).