Category Archives: Hebrews

A One-Way Trip

For the better part of 13 chapters he has contended for their faith. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews addresses those who thought that they had seen in Jesus the prophesied Messiah and had put their hope and … Continue reading

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Solid Ground

This morning I was reminded of one my anchors. You know, those truths . . . those people . . . those things that you can count on and be sure of. I really don’t know how people keep on … Continue reading

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Substance

You know, while we have our preferences . . . and while we can be critical of other versions . . . at the end of the day, we should be thankful that God has raised up men and women … Continue reading

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What a Return Policy!

For anyone who knows my wife, they know that she is a Costco shopper. Started out of necessity . . . what, with 5 kids of our own . . . and the associated “gaggle” of friends they bring . … Continue reading

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Behold My Servant!

“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, my Elect One in whom My soul delights!” (Isa. 42:1) So began my readings this morning . . . such was the tone set for my encounter with God’s Son through God’s Holy Word … Continue reading

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A Most Excellent Ministry

It has got to be one of the most commonly asked questions between two people who have just met and start to engage in small talk, “What do you do for a living?” It’s usually a good starting point. Has … Continue reading

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An Anchor

My church has two services on Sunday morning. Because I’m involved with music at the beginning and end of each service, sometimes I’ll stay in the sanctuary for the sermon both times it’s preached. Some real advantages to this. If … Continue reading

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Going Undercover

I’m guessing most of us have read at least one book where the author goes undercover and then writes of His experience. Where, in order to really understand the subject matter . . . to fully appreciate the experience . … Continue reading

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The Sword and Safe Harbor

I find it captivating this morning that, in a portion of Scripture concerned with “entering rest”, that it would speak of a sword. That in an exhortation to “be diligent to enter that rest” it would also portray being pierced … Continue reading

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A Walk of Faith

I think it’s possible to walk the walk of faith by sight. Not that this is a good thing . . . not that it’s profitable . . . just that it’s possible. I think we can get into a … Continue reading

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