Land Lines
It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. Genesis 11:2 NASB East – Today let’s remind ourselves once again about the differences between ancient Near-Eastern thought and the cultural motifs we inherited from the Western Greek civilization. Consider these when you read Scripture:…
Government Intervention
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31 NASB Terrifying thing – Is there anything really terrifying in your life? If you live in the Western world or in nations where Western ideas are part of the culture, you probably would have a very short list. Perhaps…
Power Play
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 NASB Impossible – adynatos is the Greek word translated “impossible.” If you look closely, you will see that it is the negation…
Malacca, Malaysia
Once a Portugese port, the Chinese came as workers–and stayed for the next 300 years. Now dominated by Muslim Malaysia, there are still signs of the older Chinese faith. Beautiful images among the declining core of the city, crowded out by mosques.
Standing Around
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1 NASB Easily entangles – When I was a child, this verse frightened me….
ISRAEL in October has openings
The Israel teaching tour scheduled for October 2015 has three openings due to cancellations. If you were considering coming to Israel with Bob Gorelik and me, please take advantage of these open spots. All of the information about the tour can be found here. Skip
Known by Synonyms
One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to meditate in His temple. Psalm 27:4 NASB Meditate – David wishes to complete two actions in the full…
At the Edge of the World
Today my wife and I talked about the sadness I have been experiencing. She spoke about her concern. “How can I not be sad when my own husband is struggling so much?” she asked. I replied, “What I know is that God is dealing with wounds in my life, wounds that have been a part…
