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With the walls rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem united by their faith and community, the future is bright and filled with hope. The Israelites have recommitted themselves to God and are ready to move forward as a city and as a community of faith. There is nothing left to do... Read More →

When Nehemiah learned that his home city of Jerusalem had been ransacked, burned, and its defenses broken down, he was overcome with grief. Though he had been away for quite some time, his heart was with his people, the Jews—the people of Israel. He was broken before God and knew... Read More →

Jesus abdicated his throne in Heaven to make salvation available to everyone. He submitted himself to death on a cross and exchanged his heavenly crown for a crown of thorns in order to redeem us from our sins. Jesus asks for His rightful place in our lives. It’s a Game of... Read More →

Mary received the news of God’s plan for a Savior by accepting and submitting to his Lordship. God’s place on the throne of her life was not in question. She had undoubtedly been preparing for this moment for her entire life. She was well-versed in the Scriptures and... Read More →

Jesus abdicated his throne in heaven and came to earth so that salvation could be freely available to you and me and to all humanity. Jesus paid with his life. Although salvation costs us nothing to receive, it demands everything in return. You cannot truly receive Christ and... Read More →

Jesus abdicated his throne in Heaven to make salvation available to everyone. From the manger to the cross he challenged his followers for the throne of their life. This Christmas Jesus asks for His rightful place. It’s a Game of Thrones. Will you allow Him to claim the throne of... Read More →

In Luke 18 we find the story of the rich young ruler. In today’s world he would be sort of a CEO who has come to Jesus to negotiate the contract for a home in heaven. He asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him that he should obey the Ten Commandments. The... Read More →

Jonah and the great fish is a very familiar Bible story. We are fascinated by the details but most of us don’t grasp the full meaning of it. It’s much more than a fish catching a man. The story is one of grace and forgiveness, not only for a reluctant missionary but also for a... Read More →

The blind men in Matthew’s account could have wallowed in self-pity. It would have been easy for them to focus on their troubles and be blind to a solution…”Poor me, I can’t work; all I can do is beg. I’ll never have a normal life and family.” And in their culture, it was widely... Read More →