Our divine flag man
This Palm Sunday, we can cheer with the crowds as we see Jesus riding into Jerusalem to bear our burden of sin. He shows up at many community events on the Cari...
The umbrella of God’s wisdom
“ ‘Oh, that I had someone to hear me! I sign now my defense—let the Almighty answer me’ ” (Job 31:35). Have you ever traveled in a country where the c...
Overwhelmed but not overcome
“Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: ‘I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the ...
Money talks!
“Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because a man’s life is not measured by how many possessions he has” (Luke 12:15). It’s a common movie sce...
The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend
“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions. . . . But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeare...
Like Joseph
“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife” (Matthew 1:24). Joseph has become one of my favori...
But you promised!
“Where are your former mercies, O Lord, which you swore to David in your faithfulness? . . . Remember the scorn with which . . . they have scorned the steps ...
Death dies on this mountain
“On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord...
Jesus’ last will and testament
“And he took bread, . . . saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ . . . He took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new co...
Repent of deception
“When such a person hears the words of this oath and they invoke a blessing on themselves, thinking, ‘I will be safe, even though I persist in going my own ...
Our shelter in God’s shadow
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 Daniel J. Habben I wonder how many natural disasters will ...
God’s promised rest
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Hebrews 4:1 Daniel J. Ha...
Our very great reward
After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 15:1 Daniel J. Hab...
Stop being a baby about Jesus’ ascension!
“He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe” (Ephesians 4:10). Have you ever tri...