A Moment of Hope

The Bible recounts the greatest story ever told. We are exploring some of the Advent prophecies in the Old Testament that point to the birth of Jesus. Remember that God used these prophecies to give whispers of the coming Messiah. Each prophecy is important. Picture the magic of children on Christmas morning for a moment. There is tremendous anticipation and joy as little ones wake up with expecta...

Advent season is upon us. A special time to reflect on the arrival of Jesus, our Savior. The hope of the world. Advent prophecies are displays of the beautiful reality of Jesus's first coming. They should bring peace to all of the good news of Jesus and also anticipation for his second coming. Today's Advent prophecy takes us to the town of Bethlehem. Micah 5:2  says,  "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrat...

Looking at some of the Old Testament prophecies pointing to the coming of Jesus gives credence to the power of the Gospel. As we watch the revelation of Jesus' first coming, we should pause and ready ourselves even more for his second coming. Isaiah 9:6  says,  "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Co...

The Old Testament prophecies pointing to the birth of Jesus are incredible. Over 300 of them came true. Think about this for a second. The probability of 300+ prophecies written hundreds of years before they happened coming true would be something like one in a zillion chances. It would be like filling the entire state of Texas with gold coins up to your knees. Then you are dropped into Texas, rea...

We are in the Advent season. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." A wonderful time to celebrate the first coming of Jesus. He came to this earth as a baby. Wrapped in swaddling clothes. Lying in a manger. In the coming weeks, let's look at some of the prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the birth of Jesus. Did you know that Deuteronomy 18:21-22 says that a false prophet should be stoned? God...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. This hidden sign of Jesus' return has to do with Ethiopian Jews returning to their homeland of Israel. For years, Jews have been dispersed to Cush. In 586 BC when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusal...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. This series is very much a treasure hunt of any possible hidden signs that may be indicating the return of Jesus drawing near. Much like an OBGYN uses an ultrasound to give a reasonable indication...

Our next hidden sign has to do with people in Kyiv, Ukraine being given potassium and iron pills. Like me, you may be reading this and thinking, "what?" Let me explain. Recently, the city council in Kyiv, in preparation for a possible nuclear attack by Russia, has set up evacuation centers for its people. The potassium and iron pills that are also being provided are to provide support if there wer...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. Another hidden sign of Jesus' coming return has to do with the ungodly behavior and qualities that will become commonplace for many. 2 Timothy 3:1-5  says that in the end times,  "people will be l...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. Another hidden sign of Jesus' return drawing nearer has to do with Baal worship. In the Talmud, an interpretation of Jewish law, the rabbis foretold that there would be a return to Baal worship be...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. We are finding many hidden signs pointing to the return of Jesus. It is actually quite comforting and exciting to see the omniscient (all knowing) and omnipotent (all powerful) attributes of our F...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. Here we seek out yet another hidden sign on this treasure hunt. God promised that Israel's land would become very fertile when his people return. In the 1800s, Mark Twain called Israel a wasteland...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. This treasure hunt is taking us through some of the hidden signs of Jesus' return drawing near. The next sign is a fully dressed reenactment of the Temple libations on the foot of the Temple Mount...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. We have been on a road trip, learning to read the signs of the times. These next signs we are looking for are more of a treasure hunt than a road trip. They are more hidden, less obvious signs tha...

Our Hidden Signs of Jesus' Return series has been inspired by "End Times Made Easy" by Joseph Morris. He shares his perspective on the topics included in this series if you would like to explore further. We have been on a road trip together. Watching and learning about the signs of the times that point to the return of Jesus drawing nearer and nearer. Most of the time, signs are obvious and in pla...

You are what you think. As you think, so you are. This is a truth that is repeated throughout the Bible. "Be transformed by the renewal of your mind "  ( Romans 12:2 ). "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things "  ( Philippians...

We live in a fallen, broken world. One that's been ravished by sin. It is a world that has been filled with people who are morally and spiritually flawed. Until we join Jesus in heaven, the problems of this world will remain. If you have walked with Jesus for any amount of time, you know that even the most faithful Christians can have moments of despair. Overwhelmed by life's problems. Feeling lik...

I am always reminded when approaching the Thanksgiving holiday of certain wonderful truths about being thankful. Let's look at them this week. First, thanksgiving demands a direct object. If you think back to sitting in grammar class, you might remember learning how a direct object is a word or phrase that receives  the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence, "I love Marilynn," the direc...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. You shouldn't get into the car without a destination. You have got to know where you are going and follow the signs to get you there. The forming of a coalition to...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. The preparations for a new Temple in Jerusalem is our next sign. We are on our own road trip, exploring the various signs that will lead to the triumphant return o...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. We are exploring the signs of the times before Jesus returns. In addition to seeing persecution in Christianity, another sign on this road trip we are on is increa...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. The next sign we will encounter as Jesus' return nears is the increase of Christian persecution. Did you know the most persecuted faith in the world is Christianit...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. Next up on our road trip exploring the signs of the times: the assault on truth. As we continue to get closer and closer to the return of Jesus, truth will become...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. The proliferation of deception is the next sign on our road trip. Deception is everywhere and its presence is another indicator that Jesus' return is nearing. Led...

Our Reading the Signs of the Times series has been inspired by my friend and author Steve Miller. Steve's book, "Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever," shares greater detail on topics included in this series. Our next sign on our road trip is the descent into moral corruption. Jesus said his return to earth will be like the days of Noah ( Matthew 24:37 ).  Genesis 6:5  ...