The God of Creation and our Thoughtfulness, Intentionality in Life and Ministry

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. (Colossians 1:16) Everything that exists originated in eternity past as a thought in the mind of God. Everything. The heavens, stars, bugs, molecules, iPhones, …

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Fathers, Parenting, and Remembering the Faithfulness of God

Isaiah 37-39 tells of the Lord's salvation for Judah, the southern kingdom in one of its darkest hours. Jerusalem, the capital city, is surrounded by Assyrian (Modern day Iraq) forces. Weakened by siege, famine, and lacking troops, the city of God seems destined to become another trophy of Assyrian might. But a defeat of Jerusalem …

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Craftiness of the Serpent and the Sovereign God: Joseph

By Evan Knies In the later part of the book of Genesis readers are confronted with the story of Joseph. His jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery and he is brought to Egypt. Joseph is put in places by God to carry out His Will. Before Joseph was second in command in Egypt, he did …

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Craftiness of the Serpent and the Sovereign God: David

By Evan Knies In 2 Samuel, David becomes King of Israel and the Lord makes a covenant with David. In Chapter 11, David sinned against God and against one of his servants (Uriah) by laying with his wife. Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, becomes pregnant with David's child. David calls Uriah home, asked him how the war …

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