THE MORE: THE MEASURE OF TRUE WEALTH

Wealth is a relative term. The zeros behind wealth do not determine its value; it’s the value we place on any amount. The Psalmist wrote: “If your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life” (Psalm 62:10). Scripture tells us: Listen, everyone—both rich...

WHO HAS THE RIGHT?

When the Egyptian Pharaoh and his forces chased Israel, they determined to undo the work of salvation by bringing the Lord’s people back into slavery. It was a showdown over who had the right to be their master: a genocidal, enslaving king or their divine Lord who...

A WILLING SPIRIT

It is God’s mercy that we would be able to see the true condition of our hearts, no matter how hard. Even before we see clearly, we can invite Him to uproot any ungodly beliefs that inform our thoughts and result in ungodly actions. We can receive and actually begin...

GOD IS SURROUNDING US

In a heavenly courtroom setting, the Mighty Lord summons all peoples. He himself is the Judge, and He will judge with righteousness. In both the Old and New Testaments, the definitions of justice and righteousness are interchangeable. His judgment is the application...

WHEN THE STARS SPEAK

Under the open heavens, on nights when the sky is clear, I look for the stars. With a sense of wonder and worship, I consider the Lord who created them.  The beauty of creation gives us insight. It can reorder and right our thinking. The Psalmist wrote: For the word...