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Becoming Known

We know celebrities from the things they have done, whether it be acting, creating, leading, speaking, or athletic endeavors. We have observed and come to know things about them from what we have seen and heard. Yet, we ignore what we can know about God through the things He has done for us and aroundContinue reading “Becoming Known”

Presence and Presents

We are in the season of giving and receiving gifts. It is the season of spreading love and joy. God’s people are given the present of entering into the presence of God. The way was paved for us by the blood of Jesus, who leads us into God’s presence and serves as our Advocate andContinue reading “Presence and Presents”

GPS and Map Apps

We have discarded paper maps and now use GPS and map apps to find our way. We often trust these programs so much that we are not really paying attention to our surroundings. These programs point the way, often with voice instructions, but we are not really impacted until we trust them on the roadsContinue reading “GPS and Map Apps”

Listen Up

When we were growing up, parents, coaches, and teachers would occasionally stop everything and in a firm voice say, “listen up”. Then we knew that we were in trouble or were going to hear some important instructions. God had a similar encounter with Elijah. Elijah had hidden himself and was feeling sorry for himself. HeContinue reading “Listen Up”

Splendor and Majesty

I have traveled to 52 countries and have visited many of their special sites, including temples from many religions. Many temples are efforts to create a special place for the gods of these religions. Some are quite spectacular, including a Buddhist temple in Myanmar and is partially covered in gold. But these grand buildings paleContinue reading “Splendor and Majesty”