CONSIDER THE PURPLE DEADNETTLE

I have been a worrier most of my life. In order to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us [me]” as Hebrews 12:1 commands, I have committed to memorizing many passages of Scripture about this besetting sin.  A precious hidden truth...

Water As a Symbol of the Holy Spirit 

The Bible employs powerful symbols to teach us about the attributes of our triune God.   Various symbols associated with the Holy Spirit depict His nature or aspects of His work, and water is one of them, symbolizing His cleansing from sin in our new...

YESTERDAY  

“Yesterday came suddenly”.   These words were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles back in 1965. The whole sentence goes something like this: “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as though they’re here to...

RESTING IN THE FEAR OF GOD 

There are two types of Christianity: one based on a vibrant personal relationship with the Living God; the other a somber dead religion of legal compliance, empty rituals, stifling traditions, and resentment against God who is viewed as a stern taskmaster. He is not...

A UNIQUE NATION 

That heading is a little misleading because America is indeed unique among the nations of the world, but it is less a nation than an idea!  It is essential for Christians to understand America’s identity because America was first bequeathed to Christians, and...

AMOS THEN AND NOW 

Amos is the third book of the minor prophets. God gave him a vision of what was about   to happen to the northern kingdom of Israel and he was sent there to preach that message, pronouncing God’s indictment and judgment upon them.   Amos was...