Leviticus 19:4 “Do not turn to idols, nor make yourselves molded gods, (WHY?) “I AM the LORD your GOD.”  The purpose of idols and molded images was to make something to worship and be in awe of. GOD asks, “…Why would you do that? I AM your Creator; you are to be in awe of... Continue Reading →

Partiality regarding one’s station in life, gossip, putting your neighbor’s life in danger, hating your brother in your heart, being indifferent to sin, taking vengeance, and bearing grudges, all show a lack of love and are condemned. (Leviticus 19:15-17) “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  Our treatment of others is a direct reflection of... Continue Reading →

When informed that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow before his image, king Nebuchadnezzar, “…flew into a rage and ordered the three men to be brought before him and asked, ….is it true that you refuse to worship my god and to bow down to the gold statue I have set up? Daniel 3:13-14 GNB... Continue Reading →

Decide before the music begins or else you’ve waited too late… In Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar had a golden image constructed and set up in the plain of Dura.  Nebuchadnezzar’s image is estimated to have been ninety to one-hundred feet tall. An order was given by the king to gather the princes, governors, captains, counselors,... Continue Reading →

In 2nd Peter 1:4-9, Peter identifies one who has “…escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (V4) and is growing in their new life.  “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in... Continue Reading →

Nearly everyone looks up to someone. Little brother sees big brother and wants to be like him. The young son, like his father, or the daughter, her mother. Perhaps it is a grandparent, coach, teacher, preacher, an elder or spiritual matriarch. Whatever hat or hats we wear, for those watching with the intent to follow... Continue Reading →

Bitterness over loss can rob us of our hope. After an enthusiastic effort, we are left disappointed and our will to continues fades. Maybe you have been there. Jeremiah was as he surveyed what was left of the holy city and her inhabitants.  “You have moved my soul far from peace; I have forgotten prosperity... Continue Reading →

“There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1st Corinthians 10:13) Whatever temptation we... Continue Reading →

None of the Babylonian wise men were able to fulfill the kings request to tell and interpret his dream. To do such required the help of a divine source. Daniel turned to GOD knowing that He was the only true source able to provide an accurate answer to the king’s request. “The secret was revealed... Continue Reading →