Over Time Faith

Josiah is viewed as a righteous King who sought to do what was right in the eyes of God (2 Chronicles 34). Yet it took time for his faith to evolve to a point where he acted on that faith. While he became King when he was eight, scripture tells us he began to seek […]

Joining the Lineage of Jesus

In Ruth 4:6, a close relative of Naomi turns down the opportunity to redeem the land which belonged to their brother Elimelech. He tells Boaz, “I cannot redeem it for myself, because I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, for I cannot redeem it (NASB).” […]

First Love

“We love, because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19, NASB).” When Jesus was born, so many looked into the eyes of this newborn and saw the love of God in the flesh staring back at them. In that moment God’s love for his people was evident. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling […]

A Snapshot of God’s Glory

There before us was undeniable evidence of God’s creation in all its brilliance, yet I wondered how many would leave without thanking God or praising him – how many would slip back into the darkness of unbelief?