Life in Exile

What is the quickest way to kill education? Convince children they don't need it.

Trick questions never fool Jesus. He uses a question about marriage in heaven to reveal the truth revealed long ago to Moses: God is the God of the living, not the dead.

There is no place to far for the Gospel to reach--even if it's a virtual place. The Good News is penetrating the world of Virtual Reality.

Entitlement and position have nothing to do with our entrance into the Kingdom of God. What Esau learned Israel will also come to learn. We come to Christ by faith.

What does a proper view of Heaven mean for life today? Everything!

Understanding the purposes of God through Christ requires a proper understanding of Scripture and prophecy. Peter got it and takes us all the way back to Genesis to show us.

Time goes by fast in mission service and ministry. Don't waste it.

The faith versus works controversy has been around since the beginning of the church. The issue is solved by going back to the Old Testament, before the Law, to the life of Abraham.

Why do I hang on to Oswald Chambers' classic devotional, My Utmost for His Highest? Because it leads me to God.

The writer of Hebrews takes us all the way back to the 2nd chapter of Genesis in speaking of the rest that God provides. Our Sabbath rest is made possible through Christ.

To serve our best, we must focus on the face of God and stay in tune with him, his Word, and his purposes.

Our first lesson from the Old Testament in the New comes from a conversation between the Pharisees and Jesus about divorce. Where does Jesus start in response? At the beginning.

Reflecting on decades of life and decades of relationship with God.

Today begins a new Friday Focus on Lessons from the Old Testament, as we see how it is quoted in the New. Join me for a rich, deep dive into God's Word.

Is New Year's Day just another day for those who serve in missions or ministry? God created time for a reason, and it's good to reflect on that today. Use Psalm 90 to help.

As we conclude our study of Genesis, this post provides links to the entire series of Gems from Genesis.

There would be no Christmas without the Christ. When all the events and trappings of the holiday are put away, only Christ remains. God with us, Immanuel.

At the end of Joseph's story and life, he recognizes God's sovereignty and makes it clear to his brothers, while also reminding them God will return to restore them to the Land of Promise.

Born into a region of trouble and despair, Christ alone offers the solution for that same troubled region and her people.

Jacob blesses Joseph using several names of God. How can you bless others by using God's names?

Do the words we highlight or speak reveal our love of God? What about our actions? May we seek to be known as philothea in the new year: People who love God.

As he nears the end of his life, Jacob gives a blessing to his grandsons. What does it say about the God he serves? Check out this gem from Genesis 48.

How do we celebrate Christmas when war and conflict rages around us? Do we celebrate? Our response will affect our witness to the One we serve.

The shepherd Jacob in the presence of the king Pharaoh. Who gets the blessing? Pharaoh. Who gives it? The shepherd.

The mission of sharing the good news can sometimes weigh heavy on our soul. While we must remain faithful to the task, we can look forward to the day when we will find relief from the responsibility.