I suppose that most of you reading this are pretty familiar with the story of the Exodus, that is, the time recorded in the Old Testament when the children of Israel left their bondage in Egypt and headed for the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And, I suppose

Jill was dying of thirst, and she was desperate to have a drink from that cool and refreshing stream that flowed in the distance. But it was the lion, laying across the path, who blocked her way to the stream. Surprisingly, the lion spoke, challenging her to come and take

(Some edits for readability, excerpt from “The Silver Chair,” The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis) Stumbling through the forest with her lips cracked and her mouth parched, Jill was desperate for a drink of water. Suddenly, she heard the distant sound of a flowing stream. As her pace quickened,

Last week, we took some time to look at the debilitating nature of bondage, particularly spiritual bondage. Jesus not only sets us free from the penalty and power of sin, but also from the paralyzing effects of living with both fear and worry. But there is another bondage that we

Jesus clearly understood the debilitating nature of bondage. During His earthly ministry, He witnessed Roman slaves taken in their conquest of foreign lands who were then forced to serve their captors. Although not indifferent to physical bondage, Jesus focused upon the bondage that everyone faces, regardless of their status in

In addition to listening to Christmas music, I love hearing the Christmas story, regardless of how many times I have read it or heard it told. While the shepherds tended their flocks, their “routine” night was suddenly interrupted by an angel who shattered the darkness with blinding light. Trembling in

Fear is a natural human reaction to stressful and potentially harmful situations. We have all been “afraid” at certain times in our lives, and often, those times are indelibly etched in our memories. Jesus’ disciples were no different. In fact, on at least two occasions, fear enveloped the disciples while

How in the world can we be dead and yet still be living? The Bible says that unless Jesus gives a person LIFE, he or she is spiritually dead and separated from God. The implication is that most people are just “existing” on planet earth, not really “living.” Maybe you

I pray that you had a special Memorial Day holiday last week. Each year, Americans take a special day (and even an entire weekend) to remember those soldiers (and all military personnel) who have died while serving in the Unites States Armed Forces. As an extension, it is also a

In our last blog, we saw that Jesus is known as “The Prince of Peace” because He is the only one who can forgive sin and bring us into a relationship with God, making it possible for us to have peace with Him. This is the most important aspect of