Satan had no interest in bowing the knee to God. He lusted for a sovereignty and independence not granted to him. He rebelled. He enlisted followers from the angelic ranks. The result was the heavenly excommunication and eternal curse promised to him and his minions. He could do nothing to harm God, his Creator and Sovereign … More He Hates Us; Tell Him to Go Away
For nine months Mary had been on a spiritual, emotional, and physical roller coaster. Her Emotions Had Been Up She had received a visit from the angel Gabriel. This included the most precious of assurances; she was favored, loved, and found incredibly delightful to the Heavenly Father. Then came the first mind-blowing announcement: this young teenage virgin would have … More Riding the Roller Coaster of God
Almost 300 years ago, Charles Wesley penned his famous hymn, “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.” While ten verses were originally composed, only six made their way into most modern hymnals. From my perspective, I am very glad verse six made the cut: Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, Your loosen’d tongues employ; Ye blind, … More Employing Our Loosened Tongue
