On Dragons and Manger Scenes

“And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten … Read More

Heaven’s Proud Reward and Crown, Part 2 of 3

“But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our … Read More

Getting Involved in Spiritual Transformation, Part 4 of 4

“The wicked are not so,but are like chaff that the wind drives away.Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:6, ESV No one particularly likes the term “wicked” or thoughts regarding their destiny. In fact, … Read More