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186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 11
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
Lies Can Cost Lives
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 64 📆 64 - 💎5 Imagine if you went to church this week and someone died because they told a lie. More than likely you would either stop going to that church or stop telling lies. Immediate consequences to others can impact how we [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 10
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
Forgive and Accept
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 63 📆 63 - 💎5 Forgiveness requires a lot of faith. In Luke 17, Jesus tells his disciples that they must forgive others. The major question isn’t do I forgive, but how many times do I forgive. No one wants to be taken as [...]
Get Rid of Sin
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 62 📆 62 - 💎1 When God tells you to get rid of something, He means, completely get rid of it. In Numbers 33v55 God warns His people to get rid of the inhabitants of the land that they were going to take over. [...]
Obeying God’s Law Over Man’s
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 61 📆 61 - 💎3 Imagine a law that would make praying to God illegal and punishable by death. In Daniel 6, the political leaders of the time, talked the King, Darius, to make a law that would punish anyone who prayed to any [...]
Self-Reflecting Dangers
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 60 Spending time alone thinking about life can be dangerous. When things are going bad and we take the time to stop and quietly think about it, there is a risk that we might become more depressed. The song writer, David, in Psalm 39 [...]
Christian Jealousy
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 59 📆 59 - 💎4 The Bible is clear when it says that followers of God can become jealous when they don’t see the fruit of their labor. It seems that the godlier you try to live, the greater the struggle, especially financially. “Only [...]
The Right Perspective
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 58 📆 58 - 💎3 Ezekiel 15 is a very intense chapter. The prophet lays it out like it is, God has saved you when this world abandoned you. He cleaned you up, treated you with love, made you his wife, and made you [...]
Remain in Jesus
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 57 📆 57 - 💎1 "Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself but must remain in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me." John15:4 NLT Sometimes preachers can make Jesus sound [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 9
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
Nobody Wants to be Misinformed
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 56 📆 56 - 💎9 Nobody wants to be misinformed. Everyone is trying to get information that is going to help them make the right decisions. Unfortunately, it has become harder and harder to know what is TRUE. This isn’t a new problem. Sure, [...]
Our Time, God’s Time
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 55 📆 55 - 💎9 The way we see time is different than how God sees it. Galatians 2v1, Paul tells us that “after an interval of fourteen years” he went up to Jerusalem. We see time as something that is used up and [...]
Our Down Payment
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 54 📆 54 - 💎1 Jesus has given us a down payment, so we can know that we will live forever with Him in His home. This down payment is the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 5, Paul tries to make the future as understandable [...]
Free to Choose God’s Way
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 53 📆 53 - 💎3 If God already knows what we are going to do, why doesn’t He do something about it? Deuteronomy 17 covers animal sacrifices and how to judge correctly. Then in verse 4, God says, “When you go into the land [...]
Giving is a Heart Response
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 52 📆 52 - 💎11 Money is a sensitive subject for church goers. There was a man who wouldn’t go to church at the beginning of the year because “that’s when they come for your money.” Everyone has an idea about how much money [...]
With You Thru the Storm
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 51 📆 51 - 💎2 Paul understood what it meant to go through a storm. In Acts 27, the man who hunted Christian’s, was now proclaiming that Jesus is Lord and a prisoner on a ship that struggling to get across the Mediterranean Sea [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 8
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
Your Little, With God’s Power
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 50 📆 50 - 💎1 Tragedy seems to produce more tragedy. In 1 Kings 17, Elijah declares that there was going to be a drought. This was God’s response to the people’s wickedness. That same day, God told Elijah to go to a specific [...]
The God of Social Justice
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 49 📆 49 - 💎3 Don’t let anyone tell you different, the God of the Bible is a Social Justice God. In Isaiah 10, the prophet declares from God’s mouth that the God of All-the-Earth is displeased with the social injustice that is happening [...]
Don’t misquote Jesus.
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 48 📆 48 - 💎3 God has made our minds to imagine things. The ability to think beyond what we see and to then form those thoughts into physical reality is a divine quality. John the Apostles didn’t use his imagination when God took [...]
Listen Closely
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 47 📆 47 - 💎6 “Listen, everyone, listen—earth-dwellers, don’t miss this. All you haves and have-nots, All together now: listen.” Psalm 49 MSG. There are some pieces of wisdom that you don’t want to miss. When you really want someone to pay attention you [...]
Open Grave
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 46 📆 46 - 💎8 Standing above an open grave can be a scary experience. The freshly dug hole in the earth seeks to be filled with more earth, the earth found in our bodies. There are some people whose words are like an [...]
The Will of the Convention vs. the Will of God.
On October 14, 2021, President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee resigned, effective Oct.31, 2021. He didn’t quit everything, he’s still the SBC Treasurer. He resigned because on October 5, 2021, the Trustees voted to waive attorney client privilege in regard to sexual abuse investigations. This would [...]
Let’s Go to God’s House, Your Body
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 45 📆 45 - 💎2 Good news always brings excitement. You might be waiting on that phone call about a job that will change your financial future or asking that special someone to spend the rest of their life with you. Waiting for that [...]
God Gets Angry Sometimes
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 44 📆 44 - 💎3 God gets angry. Sometimes, He gets very angry! Lamentations 2v22 calls it “the day of the anger of the LORD” ESV. It isn’t a 24 hour day, but it is a long stretch of time of discomfort, pain and [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 7
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
We Can Live Free!
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 43 📆 43 - 💎1 The reason why Jesus came and lived and died and rose again was so that we could live in freedom! Galatians 5v1 states it very clearly, “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm [...]
God Doesn’t Overlook Your Suffering
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 42 📆 42 - 💎3 “They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his glorious power.” The Thessalonians were enduring intense suffering because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Paul had been on both sides of this suffering. [...]
Real Reasons for Fighting
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 41 📆 41 - 💎5 “What is the real reason you guys fight?” James asks this question, already knowing the answer. History has shown that there have been many disagreements among church goers. One denomination sprinkles water, another dunks in water. One group drinks [...]
Blessing Can Turn Away
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 40 📆 40 - 💎1 Who is Ephraim? In Hosea 7, the prophet talks a lot about Ephraim. In Genesis, Joseph (the one with a coat of many colors) had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. When Jacob was about to die, he called Joseph [...]
Hypocrisy Grows
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 39 📆 39 - 💎9 A little hypocrisy can grow into a lot. Jesus in Luke 12 warned his followers to be on the look out for a small amount of hypocrisy in how their religious leaders behaved. It was a warning against following [...]
Three Points of Godly Contact
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 38 📆 38 - 💎7 There is a sign that hangs at the bottom of the factory stairs which reads, “Maintain 3 points of contact.” The more points of contact you have the safer your ascent will be. Ezra 1 starts out with Three [...]
Turn it to God
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 37 📆 37 - 💎8 Have you ever tried to comfort someone who was going through an extremely painful time. In your heart you wish you had the magic words to take away the pain. In the original movie, Red Dawn, the young teenage [...]
Remind Yourself of God’s Goodness
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 36 📆 36 - 💎6 Have you ever felt like God was rejecting you? I know, it doesn’t sound like a typical Sunday Morning Sermon, but sometimes, it can feel this way. For the song writer Asaph, he wrote what he knew was true, [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 6
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
Talk About Jesus
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 35 📆 35 - 💎4 When God has delivered you from some tough times, you can’t help but tell others. The song writer in Psalm 71 felt that way about all that God had done for him. And my tongue will talk of your [...]
A Spirit of Power
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 34 📆 34 - 💎3 God HAS given you a spirit! He has promised to those who believe in His Son Jesus, to give them the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 1v7 reminds us that only One Spirit can live inside you. “For God has [...]
Jesus the Motion Picture
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 33 📆 33 - 💎7 Mark chapter 1 starts out like a modern movie. John the Baptist appears, calling the world to a change, then Jesus appears and is baptized by John. Jesus then goes into the desert to be tempted by the devil, [...]
See How Much God Loves You
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 32 📆 32 - 💎5 Picture this, a five year old daughter turns to her three year old brother and says, “See, I told you, mommy bought us donuts!” The small voice almost scolds the younger because of his doubt. There was something that [...]
Depression is Real
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 31 📆 31 - 💎2 Depression is real and it’s been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 42, the psalmist is severely depressed. He wasn’t depressed because of family or job problems. He is depressed because He is longing for the presence of [...]
God Wants it First
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 30 📆 30 - 💎9 God wants the first of everything you got. Sounds a little different from what you normally hear. Much of Christianity is about what you can get from God, but the God of the Bible also asks for things. Imagine [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 5
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
The Singer and the Audience
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 29 📆 29 - 💎12 Psalms are songs. They follow a pattern like our modern day music does. In Michael Jackson’s P.Y.T., he says, “Pretty Young Things, Repeat After Me… I said Na Na Na” and then the ladies would respond back, “Na Na [...]
The Greatest Psalm of All Time
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 28 📆 28 - 💎6 Psalm 23 has to be the most famous of Psalms. It has been quoted in movies, books, wall pictures and bookmarks. It makes a regular appearance on Sunday morning sermons, yet this psalm belongs to Jews, Christians, and Muslims [...]
If it Had Not Been for Jesus!
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 27 📆 27 - 💎8 David starts out Psalm 124 with reflection: “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side…” Wow! Have you ever been in a situation where you knew that God was on your side? There was something [...]
Obey Me!
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 26 📆 26 - 💎7 Jeremiah 11v7 “From the time I brought your ancestors up from Egypt until today, I warned them again and again, saying, “Obey me.”” There was a lot of history between the time that God brought the Israelites out of [...]
Return to God or Get What You Deserve!
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 25 📆 25 - 💎7 How bad do you have to be for God to say, “I’m outta here!” Hosea was a prophet that had to deliver that kind of news to the nation of Israel. They were doing things that God could not [...]
Blessed is This Kind of Person
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 24 📆 24 - 💎4 Psalm 1 opens up with a contrast. Blessed is the person who is…but. The first example of a type of person is someone who does three things that lead their lives into spiritual ruin. 👎 They listen to the [...]
Jesus Multiplies What You Have
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 23 📆 23 - 💎11 Jesus takes what you have and turns it into more. In chapter 8 of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus is moved with compassion for the people. He has always been compassionate but this time He is moved to create a miracle on [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 4
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
How to Know When the End is Near
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 22 📆 22 - 💎3 How can you recognize the End? Paul writes in 1 Timothy 4 that the last times will be marked by a change in the Church. 1 Timothy 4v4 Here’s what’s going to happen, some church people: ➡️ will fall [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 3
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
What is it There-fore
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 10 📆 10 - 💎3 If you’ve been to church long enough, you might have heard a preacher said, “When you see a ‘therefore’, you need to ask what's before the ‘therefore’. Some translations keep these transition words and it really does point to [...]
God isn’t Answering
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 9 📆 9 - 💎1 Have you ever cried out to God for help and it seemed like He wasn’t going to answer! The prophet Habakkuk felt the same way. He and his family were living through violence on a national scale and he [...]
Psalm 119–The Super Psalm
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 8 Today’s reading includes Psalm 119. Psalm 119 has the most chapters of any other book in the Bible totaling 176 verses. That many verses can be intimidating to read and might feel like it will take forever to finish, but here is a [...]
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 2
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
A Method to God’s Generosity
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 7 Paul reminds all believers that there is a method to God’s generosity. He gave us His One and Only Son, so in turn He expects us to give support to the work that He is doing on this earth. Giving financially to the [...]
God Don’t Make Junk
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 6 God is in the restoration business. God don’t make junk, someone once said. Well, this is certainly true when we look at how God doesn’t throw us away because we don’t always do what’s right. Instead, He looks to restore us through the [...]
Moses was God’s Middleman
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 5 In Exodus, Moses was God’s middleman. God would speak to Moses, then Moses would take the message to the people. The people would in turn talk to Moses and Moses would take their message to God. The Bible calls these people, Prophets. They [...]
Experiencing Jesus’ love and Goodness
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 4 📆 4 - 💎2 “I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing Your praises before the gods.” Psalm 138v1 expresses the thankfulness of a person who has experienced God’s goodness and faithfulness. When you experience Jesus’ love and goodness you [...]
Jesus Speaks to His Church in Revelation
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 3 📆 3 – 💎1 Revelation chapter 2 is the first recorded conversation that Jesus has had with His Church since He ascended to heaven. The message to these Churches were very important and Jesus wanted to hear it straight from His mouth. 📓 [...]
Why read the Bible?
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 2 Reading the Bible on a daily basis will change your life. Having a plan can really help. The 186 Bible Reading Plan is a great way for you to follow a roadmap on your journey. As you take the time to read it, [...]
186 Reading Plan – Every Day
Here you will find all 186 Days (as they are published), September 2021 through April 2022.
186 Bible Reading Plan | Week 1
Read the entire Bible in 186 days with this intense reading plan. The Bible Reading Plan contains 6 chapters from Bible books and 6 chapters from the Book of Psalms. Click here to know more about how this Bible Reading Plan was developed.
How it was made: 186 Bible Reading Plan
Wonder how the 186 Bible Reading Plan was developed? The idea came about from my father, who had a method of gathering what he called "Stones." This reached into Joshua, where God commanded the People of Israel to gather up 12 Memorial Stones. In Exodus, God told the people to [...]
How does the 186 Bible Reading Plan Work?
186 Bible Reading Plan — Day 1 Over the last few months I have been creating a plan to read the entire Bible in 186 Days. I will be posting this Plan daily, start Day 1 here. Read it daily or jump in at anytime. It will take you an [...]
God gets all the GLORY!
The word, “glory,” in the Bible carries with it a lot of meaning. It isn’t so easy to put it into one word, but when I think about that word, I remember that God gets all of it. When Paul was writing the Ephesian church, he was writing under the [...]
Far More Than Our Imagination
God is able to far more than we can imagine. God has told us through His Word, that if we are in need of something, then we should ask Him. When we are going through struggles in our lives, it can become difficult to see clearly. Sometimes we ask for [...]
Going thru Struggles
Everyone would rather have a time to celebrate than a time to suffer. Yet, God doesn’t always allow us to live a life without suffering. In Psalm 66v10-12, the psalmist writes about how good and great God is. Then in verse 10 he writes about how God tested his people, [...]
God Expects the Best
God always expect the best from us. In Malachi 1, God is speaking to the people about the things they were bringing to Him. They were not doing right and bringing to God the stolen, the lame, and the sick. God required that the people bring Him their best animals. [...]
Say Less, Pray More
It sounds very judgmental to think about someone as a fool… but we’ve all done it and have to admit that we know someone who acts foolish. Proverbs 23v9 – The Message "Don’t bother talking sense to fools; they’ll only poke fun at your words.” The Bible tells us that [...]
God Lives in You
God lives in you! That is what Paul is trying to get the Corinthian church to understand. When you turn to Jesus with your heart, mind and soul, He moves into your physical body! This may sound weird, but this has been God's plan all along. He doesn't just want [...]
Everyday Brokenness
A famous theologian once said, "Do or do not. There is no try." Just kidding. While Yoda may not have been a theologian in the slightest, his words hold true in our society today. "Just Do It." "Lead, Follow, or get out of the way." "Go Big or [...]
Stealing Gods
Let me start out by saying that I was a thief! Yes, and this may come to a surprise to my mother, but as a child I would steal from her. I grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City. We lived in poverty. I didn’t really understand what [...]
Prayer for the Sick
There are moments in our lives that are recognize as being a point of a major life change. There is birth, marriage, divorce (for some), critical sickness and death. I'm not talking about the kind of sickness that can be cured by penicillin, but sickness that leads to hospitalization or [...]
Delightful Yourself
What does it take to be truly happy? So many people spend their lives trying to capture a feeling that would somehow energize their day to keep going on. In Psalm 37v4, the psalmist wrote, Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. [...]
Praying in Public
I remember as a young adult and new to the Christian faith, that our particular brand of church prayed and worshipped with their hands lifted up. Looking around, I saw that those who were most connected with whatever was going on, lifted both hands toward the ceiling. I didn't understand [...]
Sanctification in the Life of a Christian
https://youtu.be/c1oti3SEMvQ I was blessed to be asked to teach on Sanctification at the Kingdom Minded Believer's Saturday night Zoom meeting. The lesson is about 30-40 minutes with feedback and discussion afterward. Enjoy! (Above ^^^)
Will We Remember Ravi Zacharias?
"Oh how the mighty have fallen!" David's lament for Saul and Jonathan in 2 Samuel 1:17-27 is a deep cry of pain for two people that he loved. One was a wicked king named Saul, the other was a friend that he loved as his own soul, Jonathan. (1 Samuel [...]
Prayer Requires Openness Psalm 143
It might sound strange, that we need to be open before a God who sees it all. Yet, prayer requires a transparency within our hearts that allows us to reflect our hearts against the face of God. David sang this prayer in Psalm 143:1-4: Hear my prayer, O LORD, Give [...]
God Rescues the Godly from Trials
When the angel grabbed his hand, Lot knew that he had made too many bad decisions. His mind flashed back to probably his worse decision: to leave his uncle Abraham and break out on his own. For years his business grew. The prominence of success brought more employees and the [...]
Dr. Seuss and the Cancel Culture
The Dr. Seuss shelf at Barnes & Noble will have 6 less books. Why? Are sales low? No, these 6 books contain blatant descriptions of racist attitudes. Wait, do they don't? The books in question have depictions of non-whites that seem to capture the stereotypes of the American racist [...]
Daniel Prayed with Friends
The scene is straight out of an epic movie in line with Gladiator. The prosperous nation of Israel tries to withstand the ever expanding Assyrian empire led by Nebuchadnezzar. They couldn't resist. The Assyrian army was as vast as the sand on the seashore and their chariots and veteran fighters [...]
Disney’s Soul Issues: 4 Planes of Existence
On Christmas Day, 2020, Disney+ released "Soul," a new Pixar feature with the voice talents of Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. As expected, Pixar has done a great job of blending 3D animation with a story that touches the heart of adults and children. This Christmas season I had [...]
Praying in Between
"Pray without ceasing" is a tough command to live up to. Much of what we focus on today is the Do Not’s of God’s Word, but He has given us lots of To Do’s. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 is one of many commands Paul gives us To Do: …pray without ceasing; [...]
Praying in the Name of Amen and Awomen
The United States Congress started up again for the 117th time. As is the usual, someone prays. The basic idea behind prayer is that our communication (words) here in the physical world would somehow reach something or someone in the spiritual world. We would never attach the word prayer to [...]
Reaction Videos of the Mandalorian
Let me start out by saying, "I am a Star Wars fan!" Having grown up in the late seventies and eighties, I was front row to this amazing phenomenon. Star Wars became a permanent fixture in my life (and I am the possessor of a shameful amount of memorabilia). And [...]
Praying to the Highest Authority
1 Timothy 2:1-2 reads, "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (NIV). I did a quick review of how other [...]
The Prayer of Jabez
There has been lots of false teachers that have talked about the pursuit of prosperity in a Christian’s life that it has become a bad word. Name it and claim it, blab it and grab it, you deserve it because you’re the apple of God’s eye! Some churches have gone [...]
Sing a Song When You’re Sad
😨😟😊 Nothing chases away fear faster than a positive song. Maybe it's that love song you remember from years ago. Or maybe just a song about being a Champion…my friend. It is so beautiful how a song can change our mood so quickly. Psalm 95 starts out with a command: [...]
Pray for Healing
Why pray for healing? Throughout my walk with Christ these 30+ years, this keeps coming up: Why pray to God for healing, if He doesn't always heal? The Bible is filled with miraculous healings and there is no end to verses that believe that God is capable of healing like... [...]
The Supreme Court examines NY State Case
"The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins." — Proverbs 18:17 After hearing a media sound bite about a Supreme Court Decision about a church’s right to have more than 25 people gathered in one place, I didn’t feel like they were giving me all the [...]
Depression can Come From Fear
😱🙀😨 Depression can come from fear: fear of the unknown, fear of debt collectors, fear of looking like a fool at work. Fear is bad for your emotional and spiritual well-being, and in this psalm, King David was feeling the pressure. "O LORD my God, in You I put my [...]
Psalm 5 – Depressed by my Enemies
👂😭🔊 There is nothing more depressing than having a relationship with someone who is looking to do you harm. It could be physical harm or emotional harm, but their main goal is to cause you grief and that grief will lead to depression. Psalm 5 is a song written by [...]
The God of Raised by Wolves — Season 01 – Episode 01
Raised by Wolves tells us the story of a new creation. “In the beginning, the Creator Atheists created a new caretaker of humanity, the android known only as Father and Mother. A true gift from the Creator Atheist to start humanity again. Sent from the heavens above the Creator [...]
Temptation and Joy in Prayer
No one had slept. It was possible that some took little naps between all the activities that surrounded the last night of Jesus’ life, but more than likely they didn’t. It was already late after the Passover meal. The inner circle had major plans for a future with Jesus as [...]
3 Psalms for Dealing with Depression
In our society, it’s hard not finding a person who isn’t dealing with depression. Our jobs, stress, and school all contribute to depression and anxiety in our lives. Overcoming depression isn’t easy and solutions can be difficult or hard to find. Thankfully, the Bible gives us examples of how we should be [...]
Happy COVID-oh-ween, Outreach Results
Our nation and the world continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mostly every year, for the past 5 years, we did an outreach to our neighborhood or to a neighboring neighborhood. This year, because of the corona virus, we wondered if anyone would knock on our door or [...]
Bible Apps and Advertising Pitfalls
What do you do when you’re reading the Bible and a sexually inappropriate thought comes to mind? I have to admit, when that happens, the first thing I try to do is figure out why this “thought” has come to my mind. Sometimes, it's a flash from the past. Other [...]
The God of Raised by Wolves – Introduction
The new cable series, "Raised by Wolves" premiered on HBO Max on September 3, 2020. This new series is from so-called "father of modern science fiction," Ridley Scott. If the word "so-called," wasn't enough for you to understand my contempt for that title being attributed, it's because I don't think [...]
5 Reasons Christian’s Should Use Halloween to Preach Jesus
Here are 5 reasons Christian's should use Halloween to preach Jesus. 1. Halloween is also Reformation Day. It was 500 years ago to the day when Reformation Thug Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the church and started the Reformation! This means if you are not Catholic, this event [...]
How to Get Dressed for War
Ephesians 6:18 says, "...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication." (ESV) This verse alone can produce some interesting questions, like, how do you pray at all times? Or, what is praying in the Spirit? When we place Ephesians 6:18 back into the context of the [...]
I Am a Killer: Released – a Christian
Netflix has a new web television series that premiered on August 28, 2020. The streaming giant placed this series as suggested viewing when I launched Netflix, because I like to watch documentaries and crime dramas. What caught my attention in, I Am a Killer Released, was the snippet: In this [...]
Careful Love
Love in our culture carries lots of different meanings. We love our spouses, our children, our mothers, our fathers, our kids, our cousins and our friends. We love our tv shows, our cars, our games, our houses and especially our cell phones. We love our plants, our dogs, our cats, [...]
Careful Obedience
In Joshua 22, Joshua stood before thousands of soldiers. He was reflecting over the past six and a half years and the army that was now standing before him. Twelve tribes of one family, sons of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. After fifty nine years of life walking this earth, [...]
Careful
In October of 2000, I went to the top of the Twin Towers in New York City and it was an incredible experience. The buildings were massive. Looking up from the ground floor, the building seem to extend all the way into the heavens. It was only my second time [...]
There is no Neutral
A few days ago I was listening to NPR Radio and they had a woman talking about her experience standing between protesters and police. She talked about the idea of gathering mothers to stand between the protesters and the police. The thought was that the mothers weren’t there to protest, [...]
Murderous Grandma
My fondest memories of my grandmother was when my father would take me to visit at her apartment in the Howard Projects on East New York Avenue, Brownsville, NYC. The neighborhood during the late seventies and early eighties had a reputation for being violent and I always had an ominous [...]
Breathe on Us
A few years ago, my family as a whole started to watch a reality TV show called Dual Survival. Dual Survival is a show that puts two well trained survivalist in a situation that would require them to use whatever they have and the environment around them to survive in [...]
Never Letting Go – A Shunammite’s Tale
A Story from 2 Kings 4:8-37 — The sun cradled the earth in its noon day heat. A woman sat with her son, his head on her lap. If you asked her, she would say through tearful words, “I felt his life leave his body.” There were no ambulances to [...]
Steal Big or Steal Little
Growing up in New York City, I had the opportunity to work in different ethnic cultures other than my own Hispanic culture. At the start of my adult life I went to work for a trucking company, not knowing that it was a front for the Italian Mafia. My job [...]
Jesus is the Lord of the Lord of the Flies
In the movie, The Green Mile, a man who is sentence to death has been given a unique ability. The prison guard, Paul Edgecomb (played by Tom Hanks), responsible for watching those men on that last “mile” of their life was sick with a urinary tract infection which brought a [...]
Shimei and God’s Sovereignty
Would you ever think that God would send someone to yell and scream at you in your darkest hour? David is experiencing the darkest hour of his life. His son Absalom has willfully taken the throne from him. In order to avoid bloodshed, David leaves Jerusalem in a hurry. Escaping [...]
With friends like these…
2 Samuel 15:32 "While David was coming to the summit, where God was worshiped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn and dirt on his head." We all need friends. I know there have been times in my life where I did not make new [...]
Jephthah: How to be Holy Spirit Filled & Make Bad Decisions
We can sometimes make bad decisions even while following God. In Judges, the judge that God selected to have temporary rulership over the people was Jephthah. Jephthah came from a pretty difficult upbringing, but God positioned him as a man to be a leader. Jephthah confronted the Ammonites. The Ammonites [...]
Jephthah, Bible Scholar and Judge
Judges chapter 11 tells the story of a judge, named Jephthah. After Joshua's generation had died, there weren't any leaders that could take over for Joshua and Caleb. God selected certain individuals, judges, to lead the People of Israel into the fulfillment of His promises and purpose. Jephthah was one [...]
Jephthah, Son of a Whore
Judges 11 opens up the story of the next Judge by proclaiming: "Jephthah the Gileadite was one tough warrior. He was the son of a whore, but Gilead was his father." The Message (MSG) Ouch, that isn't something I would want recorded of me, especially in a book that has [...]
Praying for Others – Prayer Cards
“Prayer is powerful!” If you’ve heard that before, it does come across as vague. Is it powerful like electricity, or like a Hurricane? The phrase "power of prayer" doesn't really tell me what to expect. Revelation 8:1-4 talks about angels and judgment and the prayers of the Saints. In that [...]
God’s Movement in Work
Did you know that the Earth spins at 465 meters a second. That is so fast and yet, you never notice the Earth moving below your feet. If we are not careful, the sun would rise and set without us even noticing. I think our work can be like that [...]
Sacrifice the Promise
Abraham is on a journey to do what God has told him to do: to sacrifice the Promise. Genesis 22:2 [God] said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one [...]
Dear Evan Hansen
I recently had an opportunity to go see a play with my daughter, Esther, at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The play, Dear Evan Hansen, was new to me and I hadn’t heard of it until my daughter gave me a one sentence plot synopsis [...]
Shamed into Trust
So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and He granted our request. Ezra 8:23 (HCSB) Ezra knew in his heart that the journey was going to be tough. The terrain was less of a threat than were the marauders, thieves and bandits, they were sure to encounter. [...]
His Hands
It has been said, “Home is where the heart is.” So, distant traveler, where have you been? Are you hurting? Are you homeless? Are you still afar off? Have you been despondent? Why do you look to the stars for answers? Why do you seek for idols to console you? [...]
40 Days, 40 Nights, then Satan
40 Days, 40 Nights, then Satan This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. Fasting can attract a particular someone. Jesus began His ministry with fasting. His fast was for forty days and forty nights. Matthew 4:1 tells us why [...]
Believing Without Doubting
Believing Without Doubting This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. Who hasn’t been faced with a larger than life situation? As a Christian, we aren’t free from sickness, trouble and hardship. James writes to the early persecuted church these [...]
Your Fasting Stories
Fasting Stories This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. We have all things in common! At the beginning of this week I asked for any of you to share your fasting stories anonymously. Below are a few responses some [...]
Christians should fast differently!
A New Fast This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. Christians should fast differently! The Act of Fasting is not exclusive to Christianity. There are other cultures that practice fasting without any direct influence from Christianity. The Jews and [...]
A Great Work
A Great Work This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. Don't give up on the great work God is doing in your life! In the Book of Nehemiah, the prophet, Nehemiah learns that the city in Jerusalem was burned [...]
Rebellious Children
Isaiah 30:1 "Woe to the rebellious children, " declares the LORD, "Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin." —New American Standard Bible The book of Isaiah isn't always filled with inspiring prophecies about the [...]
Pray Fast, Pray Often
Pray Fast, Pray Often This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. You can find the time to pray! One of the hardest times to fast and pray is when you have to continue on your normal, fast-paced schedule (no pun intended). [...]
Fasting Stories
Send us your Fasting Stories, Triumphs, Defeats, Quirks This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. We want to know what you have been experiencing. It would be wonderful if you can share you fasting experience so far. It is okay [...]
Breaking Point
Breaking Point This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. You may sometimes experience struggle early on in the race. This is okay, just recognize it for what it is: a struggle. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Nothing in the world is [...]
Cleaning House – Preparing Your Heart for a Fast
Cleaning House This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. God wants us to remove what doesn't belong in His house In Nehemiah 13:4-8, Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to discover that the priest, Eliashib had given his relative, Tobiah, a [...]
5 Reasons for Fasting
5 Reasons for Fasting This post was originally part of an email series for a 21-day fast. See below for the series. God gives us some reasons to Fast There are many reasons why people fast: surgery, digestive cleansing or just to give their bodies a break from eating. The [...]
Poured Out
I have been thinking about this: When will people re-arrange their lives for Jesus? Sometimes we encounter people who make God a low priority in their lives. The love inside of me says, "Don't you know that God made you a high priority when He sent Jesus to the [...]
The Way-BackStory of Christmas
Today I want to share with you a Christmas story that isn't, at first, a very christmasy story. In my forty plus years I have experienced many Christmas's. Growing up as a child I remember some very nice Christmas's. My mother was very generous and she would make sure that [...]
The Way-Backstory of Christmas Audio
This message presented by Jesse Velez looks behind the story of Christmas. It isn't your usual Christmas story as Jesse delves into the story behind the story. The full transcript of this message can be found in a Bible Study: The Way-Backstory of Christmas Sermon
The Wall
Asher lives in a secluded town, where any mention of the Hill Country outside is forbidden. When his new friend reveals a hidden side to his town, Asher is forced to rethink everything he knows about the world outside. [haccordions width="600" height="400"] [haccordion title="Chapter One"] Chapter One Twelve men stood [...]
The Return of Gorea
The Return of Gorea is a fan-fiction based slightly off of the Lore from Metroid Prime Hunters and Metroid Prime Hunters. The Return of Gorea is about a group of bounty hunters that seek a weapon of mass destruction that will be used as a weapon of salvation. Episodes 1-4 Without a Trace [...]
Trinity Analogies
Wondered why the Trinity seems so confusing, this video tries to make sense of it.
I Believe in Scripture
http://youtu.be/EZdzjf5uuv4 David Bowden destroys with this video Spoken Word. He let's loose starting from before there was to who will be, you will enjoy listening to this!
Dead Man
Dead Man is a story about a young man's journey to repair his broken relationship with his father. Chapter One Dyrk volunteered at the Some Name Day Care Center for a few hours every other week. It was his way of making up for having lied about doing his community [...]
Stormy Weather
The intensity of the wind can have an effect on how we view our circumstances. There can be gusts of wind, the sun can be shining, and though you might go to the beach, you will not go near the water. When the threat of a hurricane comes our way, [...]
Dangers Unseen
Dangers Unseen is a story I wrote in my early twenties. Don't know how good it is, you will have to judge for yourself. Enjoy! "But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets. and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnessar what shall be in the latter days... But [...]
We’ll Get Through This
We'll Get Through This Lord, our troubles Are so great, We don't know what to do; The price for our Iniquity Is finally coming due. The world is crumbling All about; No safe place can be found. Right is wrong, Wrong is right; The change is quite profound. Lord, we [...]
The Transparent Sea of Faces
The truth many times is hidden. Hidden beneath all the lies that eat us away. Darkness overwhelms it, and truth sometimes gets so covered up we don’t even know that it’s there. This brings you to my story "The Transparent Sea of Faces" A book about beauty, truth, secrets, and [...]
The Fires of Darkness
Fires of Darkness is a story that I am currently writing about a group of seven warriors that have set out into Fire and Darkness to infiltrate an opposing land to perform a sneak attack. [haccordions width="650" height="400"] [haccordion title="Chapter 1"] The Lost Forest Silas lay on his cold bed. The [...]
Construction Sight
Ephesians 2:19-22 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into [...]
Prayer Text
Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may [...]
Easter Clothes
Easter has become a time for most people to come out to the church. Easter even beats out Christmas for most yearly visits. Parents fill baskets with colored eggs and chocolate bunnies sitting in a nest of colorful confetti. Did you know that ninety million Easter bunnies are produced each [...]
God is Faithful
I once heard someone say, "Did you hear about John, he went to the candy store and he bought a lot of candy. He can't help himself." When someone says this, "he can't help himself," what they are really saying is that their comes a point in a person's life [...]
Return to Him
Have you ever been far from home? Whether serving in the military or going off to college, nothing takes away the feeling of longing for home. Yet, we have put a distance between ourselves and the Lord when we cuss, lie, cheat, steal, or lust. Our sin has created a [...]
The Risen Lord
What a beautiful thing it is to know that Jesus is risen. However, there are many who still keep him on the cross. You see beloved, Jesus suffered many things on the cross so that we may have remission of sins; however, without the resurrection what was done on the [...]
Sabbath for the Land
It has always been in God's plan for all of us to take a break. Working hard, managing business and exploring new ideas is part of most of our lives, even if we don't take the time to notice it. Yet, there can come a time in our lives where [...]
Worldly-less
A common question is whether God pays no attention to the person who is up to no good. Why do the evil prosper? How can God reward such wickedness? The truth is that The Lord has not turned a blind eye to these people. He does not loose track of [...]
Shine Before Men
There recently has been a lot of talk about the state of our nation. Whether or not this country will survive and rise above the present circumstance. Education and immigration reform, economic collapse and fiscal cliffs, gay marriage and constitutional interpretation. When asked if my loyalty (or patriotism) still stands [...]
The Beaten Path
It is a sad reality to see so many believers in a state of disarray. They're sad, overwhelmed, or maybe just discouraged. They fall into the trap set by the enemy. So you can understand this better, I will provide an analogy. Let us say that you are walking on [...]
Loving Instruction
The Hebrew word for stupid used in this passage is ba'ar. It means to be brutish. Almost as to say that the person who does not heed advice is purposefully ignoring it. It seems crazy to me that the Bible is telling us that when we willingly ignore His instruction, [...]
The Spirit of Tranquility
I remember growing up how much I feared my father. It wasn't because he was abusive. It wasn't because he was a drunk. And I thank The Lord that it wasn't because he was mean. Instead I was afraid of the man who had to speak to break his silence. [...]
Hunger Pains
Spiritual nourishment is something that eludes most Christians today (referring to western society). When it comes to generosity, we always give God the credit; we seldom give Him the cash. Our prayer lives hang in the balance of our "busy" schedule. It is in astounding proportions how many Christians today struggle spiritually merely [...]
Real Insight
Do you fear the Lord? Are you genuinely afraid of Him? You sure? Then why do you sin? For many years, ministers have interpreted this as a fear as to be respectful. They're only partially right. You see, when you sin (whether intentionally or accidentally) you don't think about God. [...]
Clarity
Do you hear that? Has it already captured your attention? Do you feel it completely control you? The noise is too much to bear. It is the sound of children who need to get ready for school. It is the honking and whooshing of cars zooming past you. It is [...]
Direct Discipline
I was having a wild thought about what it is like to truly trust my children. This feeling of uncertainty swept over me. I started to ask myself questions. You probably have asked yourself the same ones. Did they put on their seat belts when they drove off? Will they [...]
No Excuses
Have you shared the gospel with anyone lately? Don't you feel that you have deprived someone of a true joy? Aren't you glad someone shared the gospel with you? Granted this may feel like an accusation, but this is not my intention. This is an explanation. You see beloved, I [...]
Carpe Deus
Nothing ever goes according to plan. You can organize a family event, a company retreat, or even a quiet evening. Somehow you day turns out completely different. Don't fret, for The Lord arranges everything in perfect order. When it comes to how He does things, there are no coincidences. You [...]
The Right Direction
You see the sign. Do you go left or should you go right? At this point do you feel like giving up and pulling over to the side of the road? Whichever you decide, know this; it carries a weight of consequence. Weighing the pro's and the con's makes life [...]
The Only Resolution
God makes many promises. Fortunately, for us, He keeps every single one of them. This is why we too must be like our Lord and keep our promises. Did you make a New Years resolution? Did you make the decision to walk closer with Him? Be dead set on keeping [...]
Safe and Sound
It could be easy going or maybe falling apart at the seems, but life sure has its ups and downs. Whatever it is that's got you down, I'm pretty sure it's very heavy. Anything thats got you feeling happy and upbeat, will change tempo in the course of a simple [...]
Bitter Sweet
Did you know that over 80% of people in the United States claim to be depressed? Did you know that annually, there are over 118 million prescriptions filled out for anti-depressants? In this land of plenty, this richest nation in the history of the world, it is inconceivable to think [...]
True Judgment
Isn't this the true meaning of Christmas? Yes, but it is also the way we should live our lives. There is a stain within every one of us. We were born with a sin nature. You can say it is an automatic receptor that deliberately disobeys God. The Christmas story [...]
Fear No Evil
There is hope! Though you struggle with your enemies, there is a clearing up ahead. Your addictions may hold you captive, yet the chains and bonds of sin will be broken. A feeling can overtake you; don't fear, for a light is coming to show the way. Simply surrender to [...]
The Selfish Servants
Why do we serve? Is it a principal objective to attain an all access pass to heaven? Could it be part of the salvation process? It might feel like an obligation for the exchange of your life for His death. I'm not a judge. By no means am I condemning [...]
Your Trial, His Glory
Ever been in a fun house? Or maybe even a haunted house? You look at the entrance and wonder what it would be like. You see the people leaving. They look like they had the time of their lives. You enter and confusion sets in. You don't know what could [...]
His Way
Take a moment and review. Has there been a time in your life when you are grateful that He didn't show up unannounced? Was it a while ago or was it some time recent? Whenever it was, it is a witness of God's infinite mercy. Just think of the woman [...]
Accountability 101
Does the state of our nation leave you in shock? Are you taken aback by all of the violence and decay? The truth is, we shouldn't. You see God may not be in public schools, but there are children who preach His name in the hollows of the hallways. He [...]
Pray For Mercy
Does the state of our nation leave you in shock? Are you taken aback by all of the violence and decay? The truth is, we shouldn't. You see God may not be in public schools, but there are children who preach His name in the hollows of the hallways. He [...]
A Real Love
Oh little lamb, have you witnessed the power of the shepherds rod? (Psalm 23:4). Though it serves to protect you from your enemies, you must also remember that you can be your own worse enemy. It is known that when a sheep consistently goes astray, the shepherd will take the [...]
The Ocean Floor
Is it that heavy? Why haven't you laid them down? Do you not understand the power they have over you? Is there any reason that your sins are still with you? Could it be you haven't repented of them? "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just [...]
A Stronghold
Beloved, where is your cross? There is no shame in admitting that it's on a shelf. Do not feel humiliation if it fell when you stumbled. Maybe you're barely holding onto it. Perhaps you've lost your grip. Whatever the circumstance is, don't feel as though you've lost more than just [...]
For the Record – The Glory of God
The psalmist proclaims that which he is unable to describe. He sees the glory of God in the rain, the sunshine, over the mountains, and the sea. He identifies the signature of the divine through a simple breath. Sweet child of the Holy One, when was the last time you [...]
Pray, Pray Again, Pray Some More
Kids are persistent. It seems that whenever they get this idea that they want something; they won’t stop asking until they get it. You tell them, ‘no’ and they find another way to ask. You say, ‘later’ and they are back in a few minutes wondering if it’s now ‘later’. [...]
God Always Provides
Abraham knew that God always provides. When he was looking for a wife, God provided for him. When he needed to see his business grow, God provided him with wisdom and favor. When he goofed up, by telling a big lie (that Sarah was his sister), God provided her safety [...]
God Always Hears
Friends may be unfaithful, but the LORD will not turn away from the gracious soul; on the contrary, He will hear all its desires. The prophet says, "Keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. A man's enemies are the men of his own house." [...]
Choosing Sides
Choosing sides can be tricky. You weigh your options, review the line-up and make your best guess. In 1 Kings chapter 1, King David is old and dying. The time has come for him to pass on the kingdom to his chosen prince. For some reason, it appeared that David [...]
Deep Wounds
When I first heard John C. Maxwell say, "Hurting people, hurt people," I gained a deeper understanding of why people cause deep wounds. In 1st Kings 1:7, three men were mentioned: Abiathar the priest, Joab the son of Zeruiah and Adonijah, David's son and presumed heir to the throne of [...]
Self Exaltation
Adonijah had to move quickly. The rumors were increasing and were beginning to sound more like fact than fiction. Adonijah knew that his father was getting older and more sick. The math was easy: his two older brothers were dead, he was next in line to be king. Yet, things [...]
Human Comfort
Friends can sometimes think they know you. But sometimes, they really only know who you were, not who you are. King David's closest attendants thought they knew David well. They saw their king, old and shivering. No amount of blankets would get him warm, so they had an idea, "Let's [...]
God’s Word Convicts Us of Sin
How do we respond to sin? Does it make us cry? The children of Israel lived so long in a sinful state that their love, their passion and affection were given to everything else except the LORD. Sin did not become something they did, but something they had become. God [...]
No Good
Have you ever heard someone say this, “Deep down, I know he's a good person?” They are usually saying this after that person has done something wrong. If you are a Star Wars fan, you won't forget Luke Skywalker's plea to His father, Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi. [...]
The Second Person of the Godhead Jesus Christ
Now that we are beginning to understand that the One God, whose name is unknown, exists as Three Persons, we can begin to get a grasp The Second Person of the Godhead, Jesus Christ. What makes knowing Jesus so critical? He is the only One who has come from God, [...]
The Person of the Son of God, Jesus Christ — The One God
What does a new believer need to know about the Person of the Son of God Jesus Christ? Our belief and understanding of God will define how we live our lives. Knowing who God is is the most critical part of Christianity. In this first day of week one we [...]
Christian Elementary School Introduction
Get ready to get back to School. While I was reading the Bible, I realized that new Christians may have gone to Elementary School growing up. But what about when new believers become Born Again, there should be a […]
The Kings
For the past few months I have been journeying through 6 books in the Old Testament: 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles. I have read them end to end and I am amazed by how much God loves His children. I am so [...]
I AM the Law
In the Sylvester Stallone movie, Judge Dredd, the police are given the power to act as judge, jury and executioner. The overarching theme is that one individual man should not possess all the powers of the Law. […]
Legislador
Isaías 33:22 “Porque Jehová es nuestro Juez, Jehová es nuestro legislador, Jehová es nuestro Rey; “Él nos salvará.” En la película de Sylvester Stallone, “Juez Dredd”, a la policía se le da el poder de actuar como juez, jurado y ejecutor. El tema principal es que un solo “hombre” no [...]
Daddy God
Galatians 4:6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" A minister told a story about something strange that was happening in his home. His young daughter one day called him, James, instead of Daddy. He asked her, “Sweety, [...]
Weakness Equals Strength! Huh?
2 Corinthians 12:8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. Have you ever been pricked by a thorn? Ouch, it can hurt. Imagine having a thorn constantly piercing your skin. The pain would be tough to handle. Imagine still, that you couldn’t remove the [...]
¿La Debilidad es Igual a la Fuerza?
2 Corintios 12:8 ¿Alguna vez ha sido pinchado por una espina? ¡Ay, puede lastimar! Imagínese una espina constantemente perforando su piel. El dolor sería difícil de aguantar. Imagínese también que no pudieras quitarte la espina, por mucho que lo intentes, la espina no sale. Esto es lo que Pablo estaba [...]
Toda la Verdad
¿Recuerdas los programas tribunales de televisión? ¿El alguacil se acercaba a los testigos en el stand y decía, “Jura decir la verdad, toda la verdad, y nada más que la verdad, en frente a Dios?” Cornelio buscaba también toda la verdad. Durante años viajó el mundo como parte de un [...]
The Whole Truth and Nothing But
Acts 10:3 One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” Remember TV court shows? The bailiff approached the witness on the stand and says, “Do you swear to tell the truth, the [...]
Ora, Ora De Nuevo, Ora Un Poco Más
Los niños son persistentes, parece ser que cuando se les viene la idea de que quieren algo, no paran de pedir hasta que lo consiguen. Les dices “no”, y ellos encuentran otra manera de pedir. Les dices, “más tarde” y ellos regresan en unos pocos minutos preguntando si no es [...]
If You Don’t Know, Now You Know
Ephesians 4:17-24 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their [...]
Si Tu No Lo Sabias, Ahora Lo Sabes
Dios tiene tantos planes buenos para todas las vidas de los cristianos. Parte de esos planes es que vivamos nuestra vida alejados del pecado. Pablo se dirigió a la idea de que los cristianos puedan vivir sus vidas como los gentiles (aquellos que ceden al pecado. El enumera las áreas [...]
Sitio De Construcción
Efesios 2:19-22 No puedes pasearte por 10 minutos en carro en la Florida sin ver casas nuevas y negocios en construcción. Si tú pasas por el sitio de construcción en el transcurso del tiempo, puedes ver el proceso de desarrollo. En cuestión de semanas, un lote de tierra es transformado [...]
God’s Property
Ephesians 1:13-14 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Purchasing a [...]
La Propiedad De Dios
Para comprar una casa se requiere un suministro estable de dinero. Cada parte del proceso de compra requiere dinero, pero nada es tan costoso como la prima de una casa. El comprador entrega al banco la mayor parte de sus ahorros como garantía de que el resto del préstamo va [...]
Young Love
Ephesians 5:25-30 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any [...]
Amor De Juventud
Un amor de juventud no está determinado por la edad. Un amor de juventud es ese período en la relación de una pareja donde las emociones y la calidad física del amor están en su nivel más alto. Mirándose a los ojos hace que el tiempo vuele y conversaciones sin [...]
Sacudón
Hechos 4:29-30 Los apóstoles estaban sacudiendo las cosas. El mensaje de vida, muerte y resurrección de Jesús causaba controversia y enemigos de los líderes religiosos. Hablaban acerca de Jesús públicamente, proclamando que Jesús era el Mesías. Pedro y Juan fueron detenidos por lo que dijeron. Los líderes religiosos los dejaron [...]
The Shake Up
Acts 4:29-30 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus. The Apostles were shaking things [...]
Texto de la Oración
Carla no sabía todos los detalles, pero sabía que a la madre de su jefa, Jane, solo le habían dado unos días para vivir. Carla no conocía muy bien a la madre, pero con humildad, envió un mensaje de texto: “Realmente no sé lo que sientes con lo que estás [...]
God Knows Best
The Holy Spirit is actively involved in your life. In Romans 8:26, Paul gives you a glimpse into the spiritual world and shows you a loving and caring God. He expresses to you that the depth of love and passion the Holy Spirit has for you is deeper than any [...]
Dios Sabe lo Mejor
El Espíritu Santo participa activamente en tu vida. En Romanos 8:26, Pablo te da un vistazo al mundo espiritual y te muestra un Dios amoroso y cuidadoso. Te expresa que la profundidad del amor y la pasión que el Espíritu Santo tiene por ti es más profunda que cualquier expresión [...]
Un Momento Por Favor
Nada duele más que oración sin respuestas. ¿Te has sentido como que si Dios te ha puesto en espera?” ¿Has llamado alguna vez a una empresa y alcanzado un servicio automatizado de respuesta? “Eres la llamada número 16”, dice la voz automatizada. Te quejas bajo tu aliento y esperas…20 minutos [...]
Unanswered Prayer
Nothing stings more than unanswered prayer. Have you ever felt like God was putting you “on-hold”? Have you ever called a company and reached an automated answering service. “You are caller 16,” the automated voice says. You grumble under your breath and wait…20 minutes or longer! For as long as [...]
Me Olvidas
Lucas 23:42 Luego dijo: —Jesús, acuérdate de mí cuando vengas en tu reino. La conversación entre la madre y el niño normalmente va así: La madre pregunta: “¿Te acordaste de limpiar tu habitación al llegar a casa?” El niño evita mirar a los ojos que perforan de su madre y [...]
Forget Me Not
The conversation between mother and child usually goes like this: “Did you remember to clean your room when you got home?” the mother asks. The little girl avoids looking into his mother’s piercing eyes and says with a quivering voice, “Uh, um…I forgot.” Mother has heard this answer before. Tired [...]
Black: The Birth of Evil Comic
Comic Review Black: The Birth of Evil (The Circle Trilogy Graphic Novels, Book 1) Author: Ted Dekker Black, the first book of Ted Dekker’s popular series, The Circle Trilogy, has been turned into a graphic novel edition. Ted Dekker sculpts a creative alternate universe that reflects Christian beliefs through the [...]
Lord Foulgrin’s Letters
Book Review Lord Foulgrin’s Letters Randy Alcorn Lord Foulgrin’s Letters is an intriguing work of fiction inspired by C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. Randy Alcorn gives us a panoramic view of the diabolical plans of the enemy’s strategies, demonic passions and utter disgust for the children of God. Lord Foulgrin is [...]
Memento Mori
Music Review Memento Mori, Flyleaf (Expanded Version) (iTunes Digital Download) I was excited when my children downloaded the CD Memento Mori by Flyleaf from the iTunes Store. Flyleaf takes modern Christian rock music to an entirely new level. Let me start out by saying that Memento Mori isn’t for everyone, [...]
Creativity Worshiped
There is nothing more exciting for a creative person than to see his creativity take shape. Whether it is a chunk of clay, an artist's canvas or a computer program, there is a little taste of the divine that occurs when creativity takes place. God knows that humanity possesses great [...]
I AM the Greatest
Remember Muhammed Ali? The three time heavyweight boxing champion had a poetic way of boasting about himself. “I am the greatest…I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!” He was as famous by his boasting as he was by knocking out George Foreman. He had a lot to boast [...]
The Narrow Road: Living Life Apart From Sin
Why is it so difficult to live a life without sin? Some in the Ephesian church didn't have a tough time dealing with sin—they embraced it. Paul wrote them concerning this in the Letter to the Ephesians. He wanted to remind them that there was a spiritual war going on [...]
Seven Sons, One Son
In our culture, we tend to say ‘sorry’ when there is a wrong that we committed against another person. Whenever my children do what they aren’t supposed to, they say they are ‘sorry’ or say, ‘forgive me’ and we do just that, we forgive them! I remember growing up with [...]
Resurrection Sunday is Not Easter
Where does the idea of Easter come from and how did it become part of the Christian Church? There is plenty of information on the internet that can discuss this at greater length, but here is the brief version.
Why Bother Praying? Obedience
The All-powerful God of the Universe asks me to pray! The question came up again: Why ask God for something if He is always going to do what He is going to do anyway? God always gets what He wants, so the thought is: if He doesn't want something, why [...]
For I Know the Plans I Have for You
Matt Damon stars in the Adjustment Bureau Hollywood has always fancied themselves spiritual. As we turned neared the millennium, movies began to grow more introspective. Wildly successful movies like the Matrix, carried with it deep emotional questions and other worldly longings. Now that we have turned into a new millennium, [...]
What’s His Name?
To An Unknown God The Unknown God I was honored to attend my 2nd cousin's high school graduation ceremony. I was proud of the young man who overcame quite a bit of obstacles to achieve his high school diploma. A woman was invited to be the guest motivational speaker. It [...]
Forgiven, Yet Ashamed
In my continuing journey through the Gospels, the book of Luke keeps stopping me to look and see something different than what I've seen before. As I have pointed out in the previous blog, reading the Gospels together exposes you to repetition. There are times when a story appears in [...]
Speak Up! No One Can Hear You
Have you ever been to a public event that wasn't professionally put together. By that I mean a school meeting, a community meeting or even a church meeting where the sound system just wasn't doing what it was invented for. I remember some school Parent Teacher Association meetings when some [...]
Stop Counting For A Moment
As I continue to read through Numbers, preparing myself for more numbers, the story took a different turn. For a moment, Moses had to take time away from receiving and giving instruction about Godly worship and life to deal with regional leadership and domestic issues. What really stood out to [...]
It’s What We’ve Been Saying for the Longest Time!
The End is Near! I will spoil this movie so don't read if you care about being spoiled. So like all good American's I went to see 2012. What drew me most to this movie was the special effects trailer. Amazing stuff though after the first two hours it became [...]
Thoughts from Numbers 9
Without a doubt the book of the Bible named Numbers is just that — numbers — and lots of them! To be honest (not that honesty is an excuse) but I never viewed Numbers as one of the most exciting Bible books. There isn't a compassionate story about a brother [...]
Deep Thoughts–You Might Wanna Skip This One
I jumped out of the bed and ran to find a pen and a piece of paper. I had to write it down, I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing. I have watched many a commercial and have jumped up to write down that number (Billy Blank bought [...]