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We are in the last days, and the end will come in the fullness of time. God will bring the end when He is ready, when we reach the fullness of time. (See God’s Timetable) Old Testament It was 400+ years before God was ready to move the Israelites from Egypt. God said to Abram,…

Where we are on God’s timetable? When will Jesus Christ come again? What’s next? We don’t know, of course. Jesus clearly told us that It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority. (Acts 1:7) But there are things we do know. We are in…

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? How are you in keeping them? Here is a thought-provoking verse: Tomorrow will be like today, only more so. (Isaiah 56:12) That verse is about drunkards; about getting drunk today and then tomorrow. More broadly, however, I think that verse is about habits and expectations. Habits and Expectations Habits…

Are You Looking for Jesus? Immediate Search Angels told shepherds good news of great joy that the Savior, the Christ the Lord, had been born, and told them the signs. The shepherds left “straight” away, in a hurry, and found the baby. They believed the angels and set out right away. (Luke 2:8-17) Determined, Resolute…

The Word—Eternal God—Jesus Christ–became a man and dwelt among us. God became a person. The Word became flesh. The infinite God entered the finite world. The Eternal God entered time. The invisible God became visible. God came among us. God in human form. We celebrate this astonishing, amazing, overwhelming, dazing event at Christmas. Let’s slow…

This year, when you reread the nativity story in Matthew or Luke, think about the extraordinary husband of Mary: Joseph, the righteous man. Mary and Joseph were from the small village of Nazareth (population 200-400) and were betrothed. Before they married, before they were intimate, Mary was found to be pregnant. Disaster! Joseph knew that…

Stores are now full of Christmas decorations, gifts, and shoppers. People are getting ready. But… as we work on our traditions to celebrate Christmas, we must prepare our hearts. During the the next two+ weeks, let’s reflect on the enormity of Jesus’ birth, and plan to celebrate all He means to us, to the world,…

Hope for Overcomers Who is an Overcomer? If you are a Christian, having received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, YOU are an overcomer! For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who…

Thanksgiving Day is set apart in the US, Canada, and several other countries, some with a spiritual underpinning, some as thanks for a harvest or to recognize their culture. Thanksgiving Day, for Christians,* is marked with gratitude for God’s many blessings. This year, I am focusing on blessings noted in the New Testament, personalizing the…

What Is A Christian To Do Now? And Look Up. Look Up – Christ will come again The disciples asked Jesus what would be the sign of His coming and the end of the age (Matthew 24:3; Luke 21:7).  He answered and told the disciples to be on the alert and to be ready (Matthew…