The Look of Holiness
During the week before He was crucified, Jesus was asked many questions by the religious leaders. However, their questions were never asked for the purpose of education or to satisfy their true curiosity; they were asked with the intent of finding fault; “The Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap Him in His words” […]
La Apariencia de Santidad
Durante la semana antes que fue crucificado, los líderes religiosos hicieron a Jesús muchas preguntas. Sin embargo, sus preguntas nunca las hicieron con el propósito de ser educados o para satisfacer su curiosidad – sino fueron hechas con la intención de encontrar fallas; “se fueron los fariseos y deliberaron entre sí cómo atraparle, sorprendiéndole en […]
Never Choose Barabbas
In the message “To Whom We Sacrifice” we saw how our daily actions reflect our priorities and values, and become, in a very real sense, the sacrifices we place on the altar. Everyday we make many decisions which either draw us closer to God or lead us further away – few decisions are truly neutral. […]
Nunca Elegir a Barrabás
En el mensaje “A Quien Sacrificamos” vimos como nuestras acciones diarias reflejan nuestras prioridades y valores, y se convierten en un sentido muy real, en los sacrificios que llevamos al altar. Cada día tomamos muchas decisiones las cuales nos acercan o nos alejan de Dios – pocas decisiones son realmente neutrales. Los lideres Judíos han […]
To Whom We Sacrifice
By the time Jeremiah became a prophet, the people of Israel had occupied the land of Canaan for about 800 years. Those years were generally characterized by a continuing rejection of God. Time and again the people turned from God and embraced the gods of the world. Through Jeremiah God called His people to return […]
A Quien Sacrificamos
Hasta el tiempo que Jeremías llegó a ser profeta, el pueblo de Israel había ocupado la tierra de Canaán acerca de 800 años. Aquellos años estaban caracterizados generalmente por un rechazo continuo de Dios – una y otra vez la gente se desviaron de Dios y abrazaron los dioses del mundo. A través de Jeremías, […]
Pay More Careful Attention
In the message “A Divided Kingdom” we saw how Solomon’s divided heart – his lack of full devotion to God – eventually led to the division of the kingdom of Israel. We were then encouraged to continually draw closer to our Heavenly Father and prevent the kingdom of God within us from becoming divided in […]
Pongamos Cuidadosa Atención
En el mensaje “Un Reino Dividido” vimos como el corazón dividido de Salomón – su falta de completa devoción a Dios – eventualmente los condujo a la división del reino de Israel. Después fuimos animados a continuamente acercarnos a nuestro Padre Celestial y prevenir que el reino de Dios dentro de nosotros sea dividido en […]
A Divided Kingdom
Solomon was the third king of Israel, the son of David and Bathsheba. And although not the eldest son, he was chosen by David to be his successor. As David was about to die, he gave Solomon some final counsel for ruling the kingdom. 1 Kings 2:2-3 “Observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk […]
Un Reino Dividido
Salomón fue el tercer rey de Israel, el hijo de David y Betsaida. Y aún no siendo el hijo mayor, el fue elegido por David para ser su sucesor. Cuando David estaba a punto de morir, le dió a Salomón algunos consejos finales para gobernar este reino. 1 Reyes 2:3 “Guarda los preceptos de Jehová […]
Riding For Cancer – Update
This week was my best, and last difficult, bike training week. I was able to ride 300 miles in four consecutive days which is only 28 miles less than the actual American Cancer Society ride in Ohio, beginning in two and a half weeks. My legs are quite sore but I’m pleased I was able […]
Clean From Within
In the message “Rend Our Heart” we saw how God commands us to recognize our sin and tear our heart in sorrowful repentance as we cry out for His gracious and abundant forgiveness. The instant we first place our complete trust in Jesus we are born of the Spirit and released from the bondage of […]