Should God Reward You On Your Own Terms?
In the book of Job, Elihu asks a profound question, “Should God reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent?” Elihu is raising the question as to whether God will accept man’s terms for receiving salvation apart from the means God has provided? This is just one of hundreds of penetrating questions appearing in the Bible that God invites us to ponder.
Springtime in Nature and Grace
This post includes excerpts from a sermon Charles Spurgeon preached in 1887 reflecting on the beautiful and heartwarming passage from Isaiah 55:10-13 and a video link to the joyful 1st movement of Vivaldi’s Spring. May you in this spring season “go out in joy and be led forth in peace” and may God’s word not return to Him empty but accomplish His purposes for you.
The Tender Mercy of God
In preparation for Advent, we turn to the first chapter of Luke’s gospel account and encounter the wonderful story of the priest, Zechariah. and his wife Elizabeth, both who were well along in years and had no children for Elizabeth was barren. One day while serving in the temple Zechariah encountered the angel, Gabriel, who promises his wife will bear him a son . . .
Too Good To Be True? A Paradox!
Have you ever received news that seemed too good to be true? If so, did it turn out to be true? This was the situation with the disciples the first evening after hearing reports of the resurrection of Jesus. When He suddenly appeared to them they struggled to believe He was alive. Scripture indicates “they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement” . . .
He That Planted the Ear, Shall He Not Hear?
Human beings are incomprehensibly complex creatures, composed of 30-40 trillion cells of 200 different types; each cell performing a unique function that collectively keep the human body running efficiently. Included in our bodies are a number of organs, one of which is the amazing ear . . .