Presently I am at the book of Judges for my devotions, and there’s an interesting parable that I have never thought much of outside of its context. In chapter 9, amidst a backdrop of political intrigue, prophetic self-destruction, and providential retribution, is the parable of the bramble. Continue reading The Olive Tree, Fig Tree, Vine, and Bramble
There’s only one thing worse than being lost; that’s being lost and having no one try to find you. – David Platt
“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” – Jim Elliot, missionary martyr
“My mom had a heart attack this morning. She died and I’m at the hospital. I didn’t know who else to call.”
It was a Tuesday morning in February 2016 that I decided in my morning devotionals to ask God for something I usually hesitate to ask for: a sign.
I remember the first day I heard him pray…and how I yearned to never forget any word he was saying.
Ministers who are giving the last message of mercy to the world, who are presenting the truth in sincerity, who are relying upon God for strength, need never fear that their efforts are in vain. No one can say that the arrow of truth has not sped to the mark, and pierced the souls of those who are listening. Although no human eye could see the flight of the arrow of truth, although no human ear heard the cry of the wounded soul, yet the truth has silently cut its way to the heart. – Signs of the Times, February 6, 1896
A beautiful rendition of “Thank You”
A Bible riddle for the day.
Continue reading What do an Israelite, a Philippian, and Egyptian have in common?
God knows the end from the beginning; “known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.” Therefore redemption was not an afterthought—a plan formulated after the fall of Adam—but an eternal purpose to be wrought out for the blessing not only of this atom of a world but for the good of all the worlds which God has created. – Signs of the Times, April 25, 1892
11th hour worker 