Total Surrender Rewarded

After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.  Genesis 15:1 God requires total surrender. It is scary and I know few who have reached that lofty level of spiritual...

Unclear Vision for the Present

For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.  ASV  I Corinthians 13:12   We who are marked for heaven are going to “know as we have been known.” The knower of our essence is...

Prisoner of the Moment

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these...

The High Calling of Humility

God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6   Why is God against pride? Many great accomplishments have come about because of pride. Yet Scripture tells us God hates a proud look and He resisteth the proud. C.S. Lewis tells us that pride is a...

In Awe of Our Creator

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20   Each year on or near May 23, the birthday of the...