Pharaoh said, “I will let you go to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God in the desert, but you must not go very far.” (Exodus 8:28) This is a crafty statement from the lips of Pharaoh, the evil tyrant. If the poor Israelite slaves had to leave Egypt, he would bargain with them so they would “not go very far,” keeping them within the … Continue reading Spurgeon on Separation
A couple weeks ago, Steph and I went to a funeral to support friends of ours. Their dad unexpectedly passed away at a young age and it has been a tragic loss for the family. Lately, I have found myself studying the book of Philippians and one of the major themes in this letter is that of “rejoicing.” Paul writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always; … Continue reading Rejoice in the Lord…Always?
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) Human beings are wired in such a way that makes us desire beauty. We want to gaze upon what is beautiful and majestic. That is why people visit the Grand Canyon and go to art galleries … Continue reading Beholding is Becoming
Shepherd the Flock 