Some would say we are living in the worst days of American history. I'm not sure I totally agree with that, but nonetheless, these are definitely trying times...and may even get worse. But this I know: God has not left His throne! I recently heard one of the most timely messages I've ever heard, but …
Continue reading A Message for Our Day: COVID-19 and Racial Riots are in God’s Hands!
While enjoying camping, fun, fellowship, worship and the Word of God with friends over the weekend, I was unaware of Anne Graham Lotz's call to prayer on Pentecost Sunday. However, given all we are facing, it resonates so strongly in my heart, and I am so convinced the Lord is eagerly waiting for us as …
Yesterday was Pentecost, but I want to linger there for just a moment because there is one more fascinating thing I want you to see. Pentecost is the Christian commemoration of the giving of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. The same day is known as Shavuot to Jews, and represents the …
Continue reading Pentecost: Where Mt Sinai and Mt Zion Intersect
Jews and Christians share a very significant day today. For Jews, it is Shavuot (Feast of Weeks); for Christians, it is Pentecost. Both are rooted in Biblical significance and are foundational to our belief systems. Shavuot is the fourth of seven major Jewish feasts described in Leviticus 23. Following Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and …
Continue reading Pentecost: Giving of the Torah, Coming of the Holy Spirit and Birth of the Church
