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Maharashtra’s Lonar Lake
When God spoke the worlds into existence, the galaxies shimmered with stars and stones. Astrotnomists confess that the innumerable planets are far beyond their grasp. Most hypothesize about the distant realm. The Earth stands alone in the measure of this time. All that it was meant to be was ordained by the Voice that spoke it into existence. Then upon it came outside forces which created natural scarring which we see today. The great flood of Noah reshaped the tectonic plates; meteorites left other marks. The Earth holds the impressions of both internal and external trauma. Such is the case…
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… Joy …
In a small three-part verse, Paul relays a powerful truth. My many youthful years of Bible quizzing memorizing this book made an indelible imprint on my spirit: 1 Thessalonians 1:6 “And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:” First, the scripture reveals the necessity of being a follower. The people followed the Lord as they obeyed and were guided by the voice of the apostles. It is the pattern which denotes a voice; some pastoral counsel and spiritual direction. Those who reject such authority are…
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Beautiful Feet
The prophets wrote about the beautiful mountains of Israel. The cascading sunlight spilling over the mountain’s crest . . . it warms the soul. One of the gates to the Temple was actually called Beautiful. We can only imagine its architectural display. From garments to crowns, the scripture points to the beauty of things that surrounded them. They were layered with gold; woven with purple; or reflective of nature’s bounty. Beautiful. The Bible also introduces another subject rarely included in things so defined: The beauty of feet. Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that…
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New World Order
Matthew 26:54 “But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” The prophet Daniel pronounced a truth applicable in our time: Daniel 2:21 “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings… God orchestrates the seasons. It is the Lord Who has designed the times according to His own will.” America is likely living under a shadow government. The New World Order is obviously in play. The World Bank; World Court, and other universal counsels have long since been set up. Even the management and manipulation of information has been…
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Our Heritage
2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Thirty years after Pentecost, Paul was able to reflect on the original saints and those who followed. Eunice and Lois were among those who saw the foundation of the early church. Timothy came afterward and was considered the second generation of the Apostolic age. In his exhortation to Timothy, Paul honored the elders, the mothers who labored for the cause. Something was handed down to Timothy…
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Remembrance
Exodus 13:3 Moses is standing on the other side of the 10th plague. His instruction is consolidated: Remember. History repeats itself in the most severe fashion, thus Moses speaks in an effort to confront the human fault line so often seen among the nations. He said, “Remember this day that you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, for the Lord brought you out.” The tenure of Moses was followed by prophets, kings, judges, and spiritual leaders reminding them of the Red Sea. Even still, the people forgot. Worldly influences clouded God’s deliverance. They forgot the nature…
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Heaven our Home!
Warren Beatty once based his directing debut on the screenplay by Harry Segall called “Heaven Can Wait.” The comedy was based on a mistake: Beatty’s character was mistakenly sent to Heaven in place of someone else. The year was 1978, but I suppose not much has changed. The entertainment world still cannot grasp the reality of Heaven. Craig Campbell joins the chorus of this misplaced thought. His song, “Outskirts of Heaven” asks for a place outside of Heaven. For some reason he thinks that a country setting would be just as good as a mansion within the heavenly realm. The…
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“stillness”
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God…” According to national surveys, the average work week is 35.5 hours. Forbes found Americans spend roughly 1,300 hours per year viewing media, not including time spent on their phones. Add in outings, sporting events, and sleep and there is no time left for “stillness.” David and Paul both presented meditating on the things of God, virtuous things, and godly endeavors. The problem is that we are consumed with trivial pursuits, politics, and speaking. The Internet, Facebook, Instagram, etc, has given people an outlet to share things that should not be shared.…
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…“flapper” girl…
The year was 1922 when “flapper” girls emerged. They bobbed their hair and wore short skirts. Though they were not in abundance, Hollywood, California accommodated their new “alternative lifestyle.” Silent movies and then technicolor showcased this “edgy look.” World War II introduced another lifestyle as wives and mothers entered the factory. By necessity, the global conflict opened new doors that the family unit had never seen before. History records a shift in the home environment birthed by the 60’s sexual revolution. The Beatles and Elvis brought about a more suggestive and open sensuality that knows no boundaries. The alternative lifestyles…
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God’s Turnpike
Some years ago we traveled from the north to the south. Those winding roads, turns, and twists all culminated into extra hours spent on the road. Over time, authorities built turnpikes that circumvented small town stop signs and the various small highways. I was so thankful the first time we discovered the newly built expressway. The new road erased hours from our trip and allowed us safe travel. The turnpike still had demands: Speed limits, passing lanes, and signs for road construction hazards. While the path provided a much easier journey, we were still subject to the confines of the…