Barabbas is mentioned in all four gospel narratives (Matthew 27: 16; Luke 23: 18; John 18:40), so his inclusion here is a major point in the narratives of the crucifixion. He was a notorious prisoner – a robber, rebel/revolutionary, and murderer. The rebel mode/mob mentality perhaps took him beyond what he would normally have done. […]
Archives: Teachings
Flash Flood Warning
This world is being flooded with tons of garbage: Media Depictions of our Precious Lord Jesus which would have us believe Him to be an unstable person who has sexual dreams about Mary Magdalene; Worldly philosophies that are gaining prominence as “right”, while theBiblical beliefs are demeaned and Christians harassed; Christians “entertaining” the worldly idea […]
Answers to Prayer Will Be Seen
Advent is one of the best reminders that God keeps His Word – it instills His promises within and wants to let us know how to pray and trust. Mary guarded and treasured what God put there. Luke 2: 19. After I had prepared the message for tonight, God took the scope out and highlighted […]
Rescued by A Tree
In the fall of 1997 there was an intriguing rescue effort, which was captured by both video and photography. It showed a car sliding into a swollen creek, with horrified onlookers present. The driver’s face was visibly seen. The following summary of the events of that moment recounts the frustration of the audience, and the […]
What is the Thistle?
This is an interesting portion in the record of the Kings. It relays a problem between Joash, the King of Israel and Amaziah, the King of Judah. Basically, the story here is that King Amaziah wanted to face King Joash in battle. Verse 16 states that he didn’t listen to counsel and the text implies […]
I would like to highlight the word inside this term “devotional” and relay my devotion to this board. I’ll use Romans 16 as the cite where Paul shares his recommendations with the church at Rome. His recommendations include people with whom he travels, as well as those who personally serve with him. One would think […]
A New and Living Way
Roadkill is defined as an animal or animals struck and killed by motor vehicles. Some of these animals do extensive damage to the vehicle that hits them, like the time I was assisting in the formation of a new church in Waseca, Minnesota, and when we drove into the city proper, there was a car […]
Commemoration of Flag Day
Today is Flag Day, the date of the commemoration of the adoption of the U.S. Flag, which occurred on June 14, 1777. It was proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916 and on August 3, 1949, and was signed as an act of Congress by President Harry Truman. When people say it takes […]
Select Comfort For Eternity
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Select Comfort began in 1987 after its owner left his former company, Comfortaire. Their main attraction is an adjustable air mattress with a sleep number that sets an adjustment of softness or firmness. Kind of reminds me of the three little bears: one is too soft, one is too hard, but […]
Are We Built On Guilt?
St. Augustine cited this as his favorite Psalm. It is the Psalm written by David after his victory over the sin of adultery and murder. Psalm 51 was written during the time of dealing with the sin, and this Psalm was written afterwards, for the flavor is sweeter. Remember the houses destroyed by Hurricane Andrew? […]