On a chilly Sunday morning nearly two thousand years ago, a group of women set out before sunrise to a tomb. They carried with them spices commonly used for embalming. Their leader, their friend, was murdered three days prior. Because of the religious holiday, He was buried quickly without the usual preparation of the body. … Continue reading AN EASTER LIKE NO OTHER
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Signs, Signs, And More Signs
If anyone wanted to point to signs of Christ's return, the last two weeks have been a prophecy student's dream. Worldwide pandemic. Earthquakes in Utah, Tennessee, Nevada, and the Carolinas. World economies on the verge of collapse. Locust swarms in Africa. A world toilet paper shortage. Okay, the Bible does not say anything about number … Continue reading Signs, Signs, And More Signs
RIP – A HOUSE DIVIDED
Both President Trump and Speaker Pelosi have the position and authority they have because of God. Romans 13:1, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." A house divided shall not stand is such a vital truth God … Continue reading RIP – A HOUSE DIVIDED
Israel’s Land
Lost in the daily impeachment news is the story of Tuesday's announcement by President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's peace plan for Israel. Praise for the plan is coming in from many corners. Qanta Ahmed, in a Fox News editorial, said the plan was "an offer too good to turn down." In Israel, Friday's … Continue reading Israel’s Land
Will The Rapture Be That Big Of An Event?
The rapture as Christians call it is the Biblical prophecy of Jesus appearing in the sky and calling all the real Christians home to heaven. Those Christians that have passed away since Christ's resurrection will also be resurrected and acquire their eternal bodies. Those Christians that are alive when the rapture comes will appear, to … Continue reading Will The Rapture Be That Big Of An Event?
Church VS A High School Pep Rally
Way back in the day, way back before high school basketball had a three-point shot, way back when I was in high school, my high school had an outstanding basketball team. We were a large school, playing the best schools in the state of Ohio. In my junior year, we went to the final four, … Continue reading Church VS A High School Pep Rally
Signs All Around Us
The Apostles asked Jesus, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world" (Matthew 24:3)? The Bible, and the New Testament, in particular, are filled with signs for the second coming. Think of prophetic signs this way - they are like clouds. Clouds … Continue reading Signs All Around Us
Wise Guys And A Toddler
As the calendar pages flip through the passing centuries, the misnomers of Christmas have continued to grow. The misinformation of the first Christmas grew from tradition and experienced a growth spurt during the twentieth century with the increase of media through movies and television. One error, in particular, is seen in nearly every place that … Continue reading Wise Guys And A Toddler
Would You Believe If You Saw A Miracle?
Would you "believe if you saw a miracle? The answer is "no," unless you would have believed God's Word in the first place. Jesus tells the story of a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. Lazarus hangs around the rich man's house, usually laying by the front gate. The beggar develops sores on his … Continue reading Would You Believe If You Saw A Miracle?
Why Are We Surprised?
"The Equalizer" was a TV show from the 1980s. A brief premise is that a former secret agent used strong-arm tactics to help those who could not help themselves. Often in the show, the main character would say, "There are no surprises." The point being, he was prepared for anything that might come his way. … Continue reading Why Are We Surprised?