“Now we know that if this earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, and earthly house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile, we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in … [Read more…]
The Old Testament prophet Job, living long before Jesus entrance into this world once wrote, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. 26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;”(Job 19:25-26) Do you ever wish that you … [Read more…]
Have you ever noticed those before and after pictures shown in popular magazines or on the T.V. info-commercials? Take Weight Watchers for example: on the left side you have the picture of the 300+ lb. man dressed in a sweatshirt and sweatpants. Not the most flattering photo. On the right side you have a picture … [Read more…]
The season of Lent is important for many reasons. One blessing it gives is a focus on Christ’s passion and death – the price of our sin. It brings us to the joy of Easter and the assurance of our salvation! Sometimes the commercialism of Easter has the potential to mask the real prize that God … [Read more…]
Why do we celebrate the season of Lent? Historically, the practice grew out of a time of preparation for Easter observed by the ancient Christian Church. The interesting thing is, it seems to have grown from just a two day observance to the six week (40 day) celebration that we have today. Personally, I need … [Read more…]