The weapons of the Christian are not swords, guns, clubs, bombs, rocks and not made of metal. If we belong to Christ in some ways, we are called to be David in battle, throwing off the chain mail and the heavy armor
Category: Devotions
At times my heart is pricked either by a scripture, a biblical worldview or a life experience. When that happens I write. Here you will find essays and devotions that highlight spiritual insights and musings.
Enter Grace
I find grace an overused word in Christian circles and American churches.
The Sweet Persuasion of the Soul
Is there a place for debate in Christendom?
Hedges and Thorns
The things of this world are foolishness to the Creator of this world, but to mankind the things of this world are good, pleasant and desirable.
The Virgin Birth
do you believe it's possible? The virgin birth is hard to swallow. For some people it's easier to file this 'Christmas miracle' with the Marvel movies. It's simply hard to grasp that God and man could collide in one form. But then again there have always been throughout history hard to believe facts and figures. … Continue reading The Virgin Birth
Faith or Fear
Joseph was a good and righteous man who was waiting as Jesus instructed for the kingdom of God, he was doing the will of God, he was on the alert. Yet, his waiting did not look like waiting in a line at the market inactive stuck and paralyzed doing nothing. His waiting looked very much like moving, working and laboring, in no way did waiting for joseph mean being still or tranquil.
Reflecting Christ
I cannot understand the full scope of God crucified by men and yet simultaneously with men. I cannot understand why in his final hour the Lord was consoled not by the perfect righteousness of God above him, but by the fallen sinner beside him.
Refiner’s Fire
Photo by Skylar Kang on Pexels.com “Then one of the seraphim having a live coal which he had taken with tongs from the altar and he touched my mouth with it. Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away and your sin purged.”- Isaiah 6:6-7 The removal of sin is painful. from … Continue reading Refiner’s Fire
We celebrate Passover and remember Messiah is coming to free us!
A few years ago I was given a gift, an antique Haggadah. My Father purchased it at an auction. A Haggadah is a Jewish book which you read during the Seder meal. The silver covered book is ornamental, but quite functional. It is in both Hebrew and English with colorful illustrations and words. It was … Continue reading We celebrate Passover and remember Messiah is coming to free us!






