Category Archives: Hebrews

Called By Name

Ok . . . so I’m thinking it might be somewhat self-centered to have finished reading Isaiah 42 and 43, along with Hebrews 9, and end up with a thought about me. Magnificent is how I might describe Isaiah’s declaration … Continue reading

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Two Words

Two words . . . just two words . . . a total of five letters. But, it occurs to me, they are at the very heart and soul of the gospel. They are the basis for our confidence as … Continue reading

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After the Order of Melchizedek

It would have been a struggle for devout Jews to consider . . . a concept that, in it’s most fundamental nature, didn’t line up. The idea that Jesus could be their forever High Priest before God wasn’t on their … Continue reading

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The Anchor Holds

I’ve mentioned it before . . . one of the things I’m on the “prowl” for when I’m going through my reading plan in the morning are promises. They are scattered throughout God’s Word . . . in the ancient … Continue reading

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In Awe

Ok . . . you want to re-invoke a bit of awe factor? You want to go back to the basics and, in turn, turn on the praise machine? You want to hover over some realities that will ultimately result … Continue reading

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Confidence

I’m pondering an invitation this morning. Reflecting on the access gifted to me. Chewing on the wonder of a door opened to me. The invitation is to draw near to a throne. The access is to a footstool before a … Continue reading

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The “Rest” of the Story

Exhausting . . . this past week has been exhausting . . . physically, psychologically, and emotionally. But we’re recovering. Sleeping better at night . . . continuing to process the reality of a very surreal experience . . . … Continue reading

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A Bit Overwhleming

A bit overwhelmed this morning. A week ago my Tuesday started out very normal . . . a week later, looking back, there has been nothing normal about the past 7 days. What a trip! Not even a blip on … Continue reading

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Dread or Delight

Everybody’s going to see Jesus someday. Everyone will one day behold His splendor and glory. But, I’m reminded by my readings this morning that not everyone is anticipating it . . . not everyone will welcome it . . . … Continue reading

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The Blood

So I’m trying to imagine what it was like that day. Six hundred thousand households all packing up . . . hundreds of thousands of blemish-free, bleating sheep going silent as their throats are slit and their blood is pored … Continue reading

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