Dive Deeper

When we come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, it is not as if we instantly download a bank of spiritual knowledge. We must go through the work of pouring over the scriptures, of studying with fellow believers, and of learning from our spiritual leaders so that we can come to know God’s truths.…

A key figure in the story of Daniel is King Nebuchadnezzar, a man who wanted to be revered and worshipped for his might and glory.  He was a ruler who truly believed himself to be godlike.  We learn a lot about this man through the story of Daniel, and it is a lesson for us…

There are many things of which we can be certain in this life.  One of those certainties is that we will encounter storms.  Although the storms of life can be varied in nature and magnitude, there are certain similarities we can expect to find.  Let us take a journey through one of the many storms…

Before Jesus Christ came to Earth to fulfill the requirement for our eternal redemption,  many pictures of salvation were painted in scripture by the hand of God as He saved his people in one way or another.  One of these pictures occurred very early in our history when the Lord saved Noah, his family, and…

In a world full of people who are bent on getting as much as they can, it should be refreshing when we encounter those who simply desire to give. The foundation of our faith, the good news of the gospel, rests on the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It should be no…

Who does not want to live better?  No matter who you ask, everyone can point to some improvements they desire in life.  When we think about life quality, it is not about the house or the car or the job.  We know that the body is more than clothing, and life is more than food…

The Angel of the Lord makes several appearances in the Bible. Sometimes he can be seen, and other times he is only heard.  I have read these passages and wondered how awesome it would be for me to experience one of these conversations.  So many of the miracles we encounter in the scriptures seem only…

There is something special about being the firstborn Son of God.  Jesus Christ holds a coveted place not in all creation but above all creation.  It is important to make that distinction if we are to get to the root of his supremacy.  This is the One who was able to accomplish all that we…

We followers of Christ have many things in common.  We serve the same God, and we presumably desire to fulfill the same will.  Many of our commonalities are what we gain after our conversion, but we also share some traits related to our old selves.  Some of us will have a difficult time accepting that…

You have heard it said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.  What some might consider to be indispensable and invaluable necessities in life might be of no interest to others.  We do not all treasure the same things equally, and that really comes down to who and what influences us.  Whether we are…