Exalting God, Edifying Believers, Evangelizing the Lost

Finding Christ in the Old Testament

In Luke 24:44, Jesus said, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” When Jesus spoke these words to His disciples after the...
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Tasting God’s Goodness

“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” (Psalm 34:8). David’s invitation is simple and urgent: don’t merely hear about God—experience Him. To “taste” means getting close enough to savor; to “see” means noticing with eyes opened by...
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Glory from Gratefulness

In Luke 17 we read about Jesus’ healing of ten lepers. When only one returns to give Him thanks, He asks in verse 18, “Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” Ten men were healed, but only one came back to worship; he was a Samaritan. Jesus’...
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Distracted by Serving

Recently, my wife and I watched a movie in which the main character was so preoccupied with getting ready to serve the prince that was coming to visit that she failed to see that her coworker was actually the prince himself. While that storyline may make for good entertainment,...
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The Message of Christmas

I was doing some shopping at Walmart this past week, and couldn’t help but notice the Salvation Army workers sitting outside with their bells and their buckets. As I approached the door, I watched the bell-ringer as she wished everyone who passed a “Merry Christmas” whether they...
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