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The Ministry of Angels Part 2: Angels are Real in the Age of Grace
- -In my last blog, I told you that angels have never been a focus of biblical study for me. But recently I’ve done some reading and have reflected on personal experiences throughout my life that have sparked an interest. This is the second installment of three. Last time, I wrote… Read More -
The Ministry of Angels, Part 1: About God’s Business
- -In my years of studying Scripture, I don’t recall ever taking a strong interest in angels. For reasons only the Holy Spirit fully knows, the topic of angels has caught my attention and curiosity recently. For one thing, I have traveled quite a bit, and I believe I’ve encountered angels… Read More -
The Pursuit of "Destiny"
- -My friend Les responded to one of my recent emails in which I asked readers to challenge me with study and blogging suggestions. He shared that he is currently pondering the concept of a person’s individual destiny in God. Do we have a distinct individual destiny that exists within our… Read More -
Judas Conspiracy/Peter Recovery
- -The stories surrounding the Passion of Christ in the four Gospels reveal a contrast between two of Jesus’s disciples, Judas, and Peter, in the days leading up to the crucifixion. Scripture comes to life in their stories, and I believe we can apply them to our own journeys with God… Read More -
Shameless Boldness
- -Have you ever wondered if you’re bothering God with repeated requests for help? I have, at times. When we ask for God to intervene, and then experience what seems to be a delay in his response, we can become heartsick. We can lose patience, and even listen to the devil’s… Read More -
Blessing and Honor in Dark Times
- -Recently I reread the Book of Judges, and remembered how starkly it portrays the violence, apostasy, idolatry, and sexual depravity rampant in Israel at that time. The author doesn’t pull any punches. Sadly, much of it felt quite familiar, as it in many ways resembles what we are experiencing… Read More -
Servants as Intercessors
- -(This blog was first published in 2020, and will be part of my next book project, about the metaphor of servanthood and the actual roles of servants throughout the Bible. Intercession is one of those roles. Jesus said that the greatest among us are those who serve, and I believe… Read More -
A Portrait of Depression and Recovery
- -If you have ever suffered with depression, and most of us have, you might find this reflection on Psalm 102 enlightening. I came to Psalm 102 recently in my daily readings. It is a psalm of lament in which the unidentified psalmist lists an array of physical, emotional, relational, and… Read More -
Our Boasting
- -(With so much conspicuous boasting and self-promotion foist upon us in political and cultural realms and in marketing, it seemed appropriate to revisit this blog from 2019, which reminds Christians that our only cause to boast is in what Christ has done for us!" I’ve been reading about the kings… Read More -
Bloom Where Planted
- -Sometimes we find ourselves sojourners in a location or circumstance that is not our ideal, happy place. Maybe we’re undergoing a job transition, adjusting to a new marriage, grieving a divorce, or have lost someone we love. These can be times of testing and loss. We may find our trust… Read More -
A Walker's Creed
-God came walking through the garden in the cool of the day and spoke to his first listeners. I will walk, because he first walked, and I will listen for his voice. Enoch walked faithfully with God, until God whisked him away. I will walk away from death and into… Read More -
Integrity in Our Hearts
-It is uncanny how God’s revelation appears, always so timely and appropriate. This is why I keep insisting that Scripture comes to life in all of our everyday experiences. We can see it if we’re looking for it. This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the word and concept… Read More
The Scripture Comes to Life Blog
One of my greatest joys is reading and studying the Bible. While I do so, I pray that God will give me supernatural insight I’ve never seen or heard preached before. He has faithfully done so. A teacher at heart, my study is driven by a desire to teach and share the wonderful truths he reveals.
I’ve written on a wide variety of themes and topics. The blogs are searchable by topic and with keywords.
As you read, may Scripture come to life for you in many marvelous and helpful ways.